Stage 10
Alaphilippe soloes in Le Grand Bornand
- Tuesday 17 July 2018
- 158 km
- 4,254 m climbed
- Won by Julian Alaphilippe
The road
How it was won
- 90 km to go
Alaphilippe over the Glières gravel
Julian Alaphilippe crests the hors-catégorie Plateau des Glières for maximum points, then flies solo across the summit gravel before sitting up to wait for the chase.
- 28 km to go
The winning kick on the Romme
With 31km to go Alaphilippe kicks clear on the Col de Romme, leaving the maillot jaune Van Avermaet to chase and bridging up to lone leader Taaramäe.
- 14 km to go
Clear over the Colombière
Alaphilippe drops Taaramäe as the Colombière bites and crests with two minutes in hand, buoyed by the roadside crowds.
- At the line
Alaphilippe soloes in Le Grand Bornand
The Frenchman turns a 30km raid over two mountains into the biggest win of his career, punching the air in Le Grand Bornand.
The result
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Alaphilippe | Quick-Step Floors | 4:25:27 |
| 2 | Ion Izagirre | Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team | +1:34 |
| 3 | Rein Taaramäe | Direct Energie | +1:40 |
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