But what had never been seen before was that Froome managed to pedal furiously in what appeared an uncomfortably cramped position. Greg Van Avermaet started the day with an almost six minute lead but finished the stage a shade under 26min after Froome. BAGNèRES-DE-LUCHON (FRANCE) - Chris Froome said he felt like a kid again as he broke clear on a speedy descent to win the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Saturday and claim the yellow jersey. Froome said he didn't have a name for his position, though. Froome said his daring downhill attack had been a risk but something he'd come up with on the spur of the moment.

Source: Bangkok Post July 09, 2016 19:41 UTC