LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France (AFP) – Belgian Dylan Teuns claimed victory on the sixth stage of the Tour de France on the La Planche des Belles Filles summit finish, as Italy’s Giulio Ciccone took the overall lead on Thursday.
Bahrain-Merida rider Teuns edged out Ciccone for the stage win after both men were part of a breakaway in the Vosges.
Defending champion Geraint Thomas unexpectedly showed strong early form by beating all of his main overall title rivals on the day.
