Ewan claims second Tour de France stage win as Thomas takes minor tumble
Cyclists complain the riders’ association did nothing to protect them after failing to trigger the 'extreme weather protocol'
23 July 2019 - 19:07
Nimes — Australia’s Caleb Ewan claimed his second victory in the 2019 Tour de France when he prevailed in a bunch sprint at the end of a crash-hit 16th stage on Tuesday.
The Lotto Soudal rider beat Italian Elia Viviani and Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen, who took second and third place, respectively at the end of a 177km ride around Nimes as temperatures reached 40°C...
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