Bergerac — Marcel Kittel cantered to a fourth stage win of the Tour de France at the end of Tuesday’s 178km 10th stage from Perigueux to Bergerac, with reigning champion Chris Froome retaining the overall lead. The 29-year-old German was imperious as he won easily ahead of compatriot John Degenkolb with Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen third. "It’s true, it’s amazing, I can’t even tell you how proud I am," said Quick-Step’s Kittel. "It’s a fourth stage win in 10 days, that’s a great achievement for me and the team." But it was the manner of Kittel’s victory that was the most impressive. Once he accelerated from around half a dozen bodies back, he simply breezed past the competition and streaked clear of them to win by a couple of bike lengths. He even had time to raise his arms in celebration before crossing the line. It means he is well set to make this his best Tour yet. He has already matched his previous top effort — four stage wins in 2013 and 2014 — less than half the way through th...
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