Cycling-Alaphilippe climbs his way to stage 10 win at Tour de France

ByReuters

Published 17/07/2018 at 16:21 GMT

LE GRAND BORNAND, France, July 17 (Reuters) - French rider Julian Alaphilippe climbed impressively to win the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday, a 158.5-kilometre ride from Annecy to Le Grand Bornand.

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It was the first stage victory by a home rider at this year's Tour, and Alaphilippe crossed the line to an exuberant reception from the French fans.

Belgium's Greg Van Avermaet was part of the breakaway group and finished fourth to maintain his grip on the yellow jersey. (Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

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