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The Australian
2 days ago
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- The Australian
Kaden Groves claims first Tour de France stage win
Australia's Kaden Groves has completed his set of grand tour stage wins after thriving on the slippery roads to Pontarlier on the penultimate day of the Tour de France. The Gympie-born 26-year-old sprinter is normally renowned for fast finishes, but excelled in the tough and wet slog over the hills to claim an emotional victory from a 13-man breakaway. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider surged ahead 16km from home and held on for his first Tour stage win and 10th at major races. Groves has claimed two bunch sprint stages at the Giro d'Italia and seven at the Spanish Vuelta. Kaden Groves celebrates on the podium. Picture: AFP 'Today we weren't sure whether to go for the stage or wait for tomorrow but when the rain falls I have a super feeling normally in the cold weather,' an emotional Groves said. 'There's so much pressure at the Tour, and having won in the Giro, having won in the Vuelta, all I ever get asked is am I good enough to win in the Tour? And now I shown them. 'It's my first time winning, so it's pretty incredible.' In yet another reason for Groves to celebrate, he claimed Alpecin-Deceuninck's third win in the Tour de France, adding to their success. It is also a considerable boost to team morale as well, given that the team's other stage winners, Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel, had to abandon due to injury and illness, respectively. Kaden Groves celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 20. Picture: Getty Images 'I'm incredibly happy and proud of this team,' Groves said. 'We had a great start, winning two stages and a number of days in yellow, but we had a number of super low points, too, losing Jasper and Mathieu, so it's been quite a roller coaster for the team.' 'On a personal note, I knew I hadn't been sprinting super well. But in the end of a third week of a Grand Tour, I have been handling mountains well.' Runaway overall race leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his lead over Danish rival Jonas Vingegaard ahead of the final stage in Paris. Kaden Grovesin action during the Tour de France. Picture: AFP The Team UAE rider has a 4min 24sec advantage heading into what could be a tricky finale, a 132km ride from Mantes-la-Ville to the Champs-Elysees, but featuring three ascents of the cobbled streets of Montmartre. 'It's starting to sink in,' said the 26-year-old, who previously won the sport's most prestigious cycling stage race in 2020, 2021 and 2024. 'Tomorrow, all being well, I'll be celebrating with my team. This has been another level of hard, all the way. I enjoyed it though and I'm really looking forward to the last day tomorrow.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
Tour de France 2025: Aussie cyclists rated as Groves, O'Connor, Plapp and more deliver big
The Tour de France may have finished in Paris yesterday under sodden skies but it was definitely a bright outlook for the Australian talent. Ten faced the starter three weeks ago in Lille and nine made it to Paris after Jack Haig crashed at the end of the first week. Kaden Groves was just fantastic on Saturday, claiming his maiden Tour de France victory in his debut Tour with a brilliant solo attack 16 kilometres out from the finish in Pontarlier. The Australian, who has won stages at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, burst into tears after crossing the line, overwhelmed at claiming the victory. 'There's so much pressure at the Tour,' Groves said at the finish. 'Having won in the Giro and the Vuelta, all I'm asked is whether I'm good enough to win at the Tour. And now I've shown them.' Groves is a world-class sprinter but this win was one out of the ordinary as it was a pretty gnarly stage, and to ride away from some quality riders and win alone was special. Fellow Queenslander Harry Sweeny had attempted his own solo attack on the same stage. He opened a gap of 40 seconds before being reeled in, but was awarded the most combative prize. On the monster Queen stage 18, Aussie Ben O'Connor conquered the highest summit of the 2025 Tour de France to claim his first win for Jayco AlUla. And what a brilliant ride it was. A 16km solo on the toughest stage of the race in the final week. That's when many falter, but O'Connor finally found his form in this year's race. To get in the break is tough. To force the pace and make it stick is hard. But to be then joined by the heavyweights – Tour winner Tadej Pogacar and runner-up Jonas Vingegaard – and be able to ride away from them is bloody serious. His ferocious attack showed just how good the young man from Western Australia is. This was one of the most impressive stage victories ever by an Australian. Last year O'Connor was unstoppable, but after a spectacular crash on day one, he had struggled to find the exceptional form he is capable of. 'It's special to do it again here in the Tour de France,' an elated O'Connor said. 'Having that moment today is absolutely massive. You always want another win at the Tour and you can't get enough of these.' It had been a successful Tour for Jayco, with Mauro Schmid 's oh-so-close second and Luke Plapp 's brilliant time trials. But it needed a win and O'Connor delivered. Team owner Gerry Ryan was overjoyed with the win. 'The team have worked hard for this victory,' an excited Ryan said. 'But we needed a win. Strong efforts and close finishes may show just how well we're going, but winning a stage is very important, not just for our riders and sponsors, but for all our staff who work so hard.' Plapp, riding his first Tour de France, was all smiles in Paris. 'It's the most brutal race but the most beautiful race,' he said. 'It's just the hardest race I've ever done. I just want to be in Paris every year at the end of July.' Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling) rode a super aggressive Tour and whenever the roads rose up he seemed to be there. His third on Stage 6 was impressive. There is no doubt he will challenge again.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Tour de France results: Race outlook after Kaden Groves wins Stage 20
Australian Kaden Groves skillfully navigated a slippery route that resulted in a crash and demonstrated he was more than just a sprinter by winning the 182.4 km from Nantua to Pontarlier Stage 20 of the Tour de France. Originally part of a 13-man breakaway, Groves gained momentum and took the solo lead in the final stretch of Stage 20, ultimately claiming victory over Frank van den Broek and Pascal Eenkhoorn. As Groves inched closer to the finish line, he burst into tears, glancing over his shoulder to ensure he was in the clear before raising his hands in celebration as he crossed the line. The 26-year-old cyclist has increased his tally to nine stage wins, comprising seven from the Vuelta and two from the Giro d'Italia. Stage 20 results Here are the final results of the 184.2-kilometer course on hilly terrain from Nantua to Pantarlier at the 2025 Tour de France, Saturday, July 26 (with position, rider, team, time): Kaden Groves, Alpecin-Deceuninck (4:06.09) Frank Van Den Broek, Team Picnic Postnl (04: 07.03) Pascal Eenkhoorn, SOUDAL QUICK-STEP/bel (04:07.08) Simone Velasco, XDS ASTANA TEAM/kaz (04:07.13) Romain Gregoire, GROUPAMA-FDJ/fra (04:07.13) Jake Steward, ISRAEL - PREMIER TECH/isr (04:07.13) Jordan Jegat, TOTALENERGIES/fra (04:07.13) Tim Wellens, UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG/uae (04:07.13) Matteo Jorgenson, TEAM VISMA | LEASE A BIKE/ned (04:07.13) Harrison Sweeny, EF EDUCATION - EASYPOST/usa (04:07.13) Tour de France 2025 standings Tadej Pogačar, Slovenia: 73 hours, 54 minutes, 59 seconds Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark: 73:59.23 (4 minutes, 24 seconds behind) Florian Lipowitz, Germany: 74:07.11 (12 minutes, 12 seconds) Oscar Onley, Great Britain: 74:07.11 (12 minutes, 12 seconds) Felix Gall, Austria: 74:12.11 (17 minutes, 12 seconds) Tobias Johannessen, Norway: 74:15.13 (20 minutes, 14 seconds) Kevin Vauquelin, France: 74:17.34 (22 minutes, 35 seconds) Primoz Roglic, Slovenia: 74:20.29 (25 minutes, 30 seconds) Ben Healy, Ireland: 74:23.01 (28 minutes, 2 seconds) Jordan Jegat, France: 74:27.41 (32 minutes, 42 seconds) 2025 Tour de France jersey leaders Yellow (overall race leader): Tadej Pogačar, Slovenia Green (points): Jonathan Milan, Italy Polka dot (mountains): Tadej Pogačar, Slovenia White (young rider): Florian Lipowitz, Germany Who's wearing the rainbow jersey at 2025 Tour de France? In addition to the four traditional colored jerseys at the Tour de France, the reigning world road race champion wears a rainbow-colored jersey. It's white with five colored stripes – blue, red, black, yellow and green (same as the colors of the Olympic rings) – and is currently worn by Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia. 2025 Tour de France next stage Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France is a 132.3-kilometer course on flat terrain from Mantes-La-Ville to Paris Champs-Elysees on Sunday, July 27. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tour de France standings, results after Stage 20
France 24
3 days ago
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- France 24
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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Tour de France - Pogacar begins celebrations as rivals battle for final stage win
Update: Date: 15:50 BST Title: Post Content: Jordan Jegat snatched a spot in the top 10 of the general classification standings yesterday after getting into the breakaway, from which Kaden Groves claimed his first Tour win. Update: Date: 128km to go Title: Post Content: Out at the back of the peloton, the Australian contingent are catching up with each other. It's been a great year for the Aussies, with Ben O'Connor and Kaden Groves both claiming stage wins over the past three days. O'Connor was unable to prevent French rider Jordan Jegat snatching a top-10 GC spot from him yesterday but the Jayco AlUla rider will still be pleased to have ended his four-year wait for a second Tour stage win. Update: Date: 15:38 BST Title: Post Content: After three weeks of thrilling action, the first Tour to be held entirely in France since 2020 will conclude in the capital later. Update: Date: 132km to go Title: Post Content: Flat stage, 132.3km, from Mantes-la-Ville to Champs-Elysees The riders have pretty much gone full gas from the start of each and every stage of this year's Tour, treating many of the flatter stages like one-day classics. But there's none of that today. The stage is under way and Tadej Pogacar is rolling along at the front of the peloton, posing for pictures with his UAE Emirates-XRG team-mates. Back in the bunch, team-mates and rivals are nattering away, having a chuckle as they begin their leisurely ride into Paris. Update: Date: 15:30 BST Title: Stage 21 route guide Content: Flat stage, 132.3km, from Mantes-la-Ville to Champs-Elysees The Tour returns to it's traditional Paris finish after relocating to Nice last year due to the Olympics. However, it does so with a twist, given the cobbled climb up to the Sacre-Coeur Basilica features three times in a throwback to the road race in the 2024 Paris Games. It's a 1.1km ascent at a gradient of 5.9% added to the original finishing circuit in the French capital, designed to whittle down the field before a high-speed finish, albeit possibly without some of the pure sprinters. Update: Date: 15:28 BST Title: General classification before final stage Content: Update: Date: 15:25 BST Title: How it works on the Tour's final stage Content: Tadej Pogacar is more than four minutes clear at the top of the general classification standings. But just to be clear, the Slovenian superstar has not clinched his fourth Tour de France win just yet. He basically just has to stay upright as the final day of the Tour is a processional stage, where traditionally the GC leader is not challenged. Update: Date: 15:20 BST Title: Bonjour Content: And welcome to the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France, when Tadej Pogacar is set to secure his fourth general classification win in cycling's biggest and best race. There is also a prestigious stage win up for grabs on the Champs-Elysees, before this year's jersey winners are paraded in Paris. So sit back and enjoy as we bring you all the action and look back on a thrilling three weeks around France.
