After the tough battle in the Alps, the escapees had their chance yesterday at the Tour de France. Former world champion Mads Pedersen used it and won the 13th stage from Le Bourg d’Oisans to Saint-Etienne in a sprint. His Danish compatriot Jonas Vingegaard had a leisurely working day in yellow.
Still marked by his performance the day before, Sebastian Schönberger rolled along yesterday. His ride in the breakaway group on the king’s stage to Alpe d’Huez had left its mark. “I had goose bumps, it was an incredible experience,” said the Innviertler. Felix Großschartner was also happy for him. “He’s in great shape.” The state champion is still looking for this. After a cold, he is now on the mend.
One can follow all the happenings at home on the couch since yesterday. Wolfsegger Michael Gogl, who fell badly last week and was hospitalized with a broken collarbone and pelvic fracture, was transferred from Belgium to Linz this week.
Today the tour heads for the Massif Central. It is 192.5 kilometers from Saint-Etienne to Mende. The finale is three kilometers uphill with an average gradient of 10.2 percent.
109. Tour de France: Stage 13 Bourg d’Oisans – Saint-Etienne (192.6 km): 1. Pedersen (Den) Trek 4:13:03 hrs, 2. Wright (GB) Bahrain, 3. Houle (Kan) Israel both same time; Overall: 1st Vingegaard (Den) Jumbo 50:47:34 hrs, 2nd Pogacar (Slo) UAE +2:22 mins, 3rd Thomas (Gb) Ineos +2:26; further: 23. Konrad (Austria) Bora +42:28; 41. Schönberger (Austria) B&B 1:12:06 hours; 64. Mühlberger (Austria) Movistar 1:33:05; 84. Großschartner (Austria) Bora 1:58:12.
Source: Nachrichten
