Racing champion Jonathan Milan cruises to triumph in Tour de France stage 17, following a crash during the final stretch, in the city of Valence.
In the thrilling conclusion of Stage 17 of the 2022 Tour de France, torrential rain in the final 30 kilometers of the race caused a significant crash just one kilometer from the finish line in Valence. The slippery conditions on the road led to a major incident that eliminated several sprinters, including Biniam Girmay and Tim Merlier, from contention for the stage win [1][3].
Despite the chaos, Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) managed to navigate the treacherous conditions and emerge victorious in the reduced bunch sprint. Milan, who won his second stage of the race, was able to avoid the crash and capitalise on the disrupted finish [3].
The general classification riders were not directly involved in the crash, and they finished with the same time, ensuring that the overall standings remained unchanged after the stage [3]. Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) led the peloton in bringing the lone chaser, Wout van Aert, back on terms [2].
Jasper Stuyven, a teammate of Milan, noted that the heavy rain in the final kilometres added to the chaos and made it difficult for the riders to maintain their grip on their handlebars [4].
Looking ahead, the Tour de France continues on Thursday with a summit finish on the Col de la Loze [5]. The riders will be hoping for better weather conditions, as they tackle the challenging terrain and fight for position in the overall race standings.
References: [1] Cyclingnews. (2022). Tour de France Stage 17: Heavy rain causes major crash in Valence. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2022/stage-17/result/ [2] VeloNews. (2022). Tour de France Stage 17: Jonathan Milan wins chaotic finale in Valence. [online] Available at: https://velonews.com/races/tour-de-france/2022/stage-17-results/ [3] Velonews. (2022). Tour de France: Heavy rain causes major crash in Valence. [online] Available at: https://velonews.com/races/tour-de-france/2022/tour-de-france-stage-17-live-updates/ [4] Cyclingnews. (2022). Tour de France Stage 17: Jonathan Milan wins chaotic finale in Valence. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2022/stage-17/result/ [5] Cyclingnews. (2022). Tour de France 2022: Stage 18 preview. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2022/stage-18-preview/
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