Tour Stage 16 Report: Hugo Houle won stage 16 after a solo of 38 kilometres into Foix. The last Tour de France stage win for Canada was by Steve Bauer in 1988. Houle dedicated the win to his late brother. Michael Woods completed the party for Canada and Israel-Premier Tech finishing. After attacks from Tadej Pogačar the GC stayed the same, except Romain Bardet dropped to 9th overall.
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The final kilometre of stage 16
Hugo Houle’s win for his brother
Hugo Houle won the sixteenth stage of the Tour de France. On the stage between Carcassonne and Foix, the Canadian of Israel-Premier Tech was part of the big break of the day. At the foot of the last climb he broke away from the leading group while teammate Michael Woods protected his attack, before finishing solo.
Japanese Pogačar fans at the start
Tour boss, Christian Prudhomme: “The first day in the Pyrenees could be a good moment for breakaway riders… provided that they’re well equipped to deal with the mountains, of course. To celebrate victory in Foix, the riders will first have to deal with the climb to the Port de Lers and then make their move on the Mur de Péguère. The 20 or so kilometres from the summit towards the administrative centre of the Ariège aren’t particularly testing.”
Stage 16 profile
Strange zip placement on the Movistar jerseys by La Passione
There shouldn’t be any changes in the jerseys today, but who knows in this Tour
Nice Châteaux
Gilbert was in the early break
Wout van Aert Wout was in the break, for points or for later
Not in the big mountains, but not an easy day
Another hot day, but a little cooler than the weekend
Jumbo-Visma in control of the peloton with the men they have left
Hugo Houle was looking strong in the break
Van Aert at the front to help Vingegaard nearer the end of the stage
Hugo Houle went solo
Sepp Kuss was Vingegaard’s saviour
Michael Woods wasn’t far behind in third place
Great ride by Matteo Jorgenson, until he crashed
Houle buried himself for the win
A very emotional with for Houle
Stage winner, Hugo Houle (Israel-Premier Tech): “I never won a race. I guess it was the right place to win my first race! I attacked to set it up for Michael Woods. I went full gas. I hanged on and suffered in the steep climb. I knew that with 30’’ or 40’’ lead at the top, I could do it. It was still a long time to go with an advantage of only 20’’ but I never gave up. In the technical sectors, I gained some time. I was afraid to cramp towards the. I missed some food because I had no assistance car in the last 20km. To win a race was a dream I had for my brother who dies ten years ago. I’ve work for him for years, it’s incredible. I don’t know what to say.”
It was also Hugo Houle’s first road win (non TT)
Vingegaard and Pogačar finished together
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Tour de France Stage 16 Result:
1. Hugo Houle (Can) Israel-Premier Tech in 4:23:47
2. Valentin Madouas (Fra) Groupama-FDJ at 1:10
3. Michael Woods (Can) Israel-Premier Tech
4. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Movistar at 1:12
5. Michael Storer (Aus) Groupama-FDJ at 1:25
6. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe at 1:40
7. Dylan Teuns (Bel) Bahrain-Victorious
8. Simon Geschke (Ger) Cofidis at 2:11
9. Mathieu Burgaudeau (Fra) TotalEnergies at 5:04
10. Damiano Caruso (Ita) Bahrain-Victorious.
Tour de France Overall After Stage 16:
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Jumbo-Visma in 64:28:09
2. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates at 2:22
3. Geraint Thomas (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 2:43
4. Nairo Quintana (Col) Arkéa Samsic at 4:15
5. David Gaudu (Fra) Groupama-FDJ at 4:24
6. Adam Yates (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 5:28
7. Louis Meintjes (SA) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux at 5:46
8. Aleksandr Vlasov (-) BORA-hansgrohe at 6:18
9. Romain Bardet (Fra) DSM at 6:37
10. Thomas Pidcock (GB) INEOS Grenadiers at 10:11.
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