Five talking points from stage 18 of the Tour de France 2019
The first day in the Alps didn't disappoint on stage 18 of the 2019 Tour de France
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'It didn't seem quite hard enough': Geraint Thomas tries to test Tour de France rivals on Col du Galibier
Geraint Thomas attacks on the Col du Galibier on stage 18 of the 2019 Tour de France (Sunada)The Welshman says it's a positive day for Team Ineos with Egan Bernal gaining time
Julian Alaphilippe: I had to take risks on the Galibier descent
Julian Alaphilippe on stage 18 of the 2019 Tour de France (Sunada)The Frenchman bridged back to the GC contenders on the technical descent after being dropped on the climb to the summit of the Col du Galibier
Nairo Quintana returns to take victory as Julian Alaphilippe holds yellow on stage 18 of Tour de France 2019
Nairo Quintana wins stage 18 of the Tour de France (Photo by Marco Bertorello / AFP) A revenant Nairo Quintana annihilated his rivals on the high-altitude slopes of the Galibier to take stage victory, as Julian Alaphilippe survived a shaky day to hold the yellow jersey.
Team Ineos hopes Luke Rowe disqualification won’t be a distraction in the Alps at Tour de France 2019
Geraint Thomas hopes to avoid distraction after Luke Rowe was disqualified from the Tour (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Team Ineos hope Luke Rowe’s disqualification from the Tour de France won’t be a distraction in the pivotal final weekend.