Thomas willing to take the abuse while he enjoys the yellow jerseyGeraint Thomas on the podium before stage 13 of the Tour de FranceGeraint Thomas does not mind the occasional boo or anti-Team Sky shout if he is having the race of his life in the Tour de France's yellow jersey.
Martin spends 35km off the front of the bunch after attacking on stage 15Dan Martin attacks on stage 15 of the Tour de FranceDan Martin (UAE-Team Emirates) was looking to enjoy stage 15 of the Tour de France to Carcassone, so for him a solo attack at 50km out made perfect sense.
Analysis from a day for the breakaway at the Tour de France22 July 2018
105th Tour de France
Stage 15 : Millau - Carcassonne
CORT NIELSEN Magnus (DEN) Astana
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADAAnalysis from stage 15 of the 2018 Tour de France, which saw a breakaway victory go to Magnus Cort Nielsen for Astana's second win in as many days.
Danish sprinter survives first category climb to take victory in CarcassonneMagnus Cort Nielsen wins stage 15 of the 2018 Tour de FranceMagnus Cort Nielsen out-sprinted Ion Izagirre and Bauke Mollem to take a breakaway victory on stage 15 of the Tour de France in Carcassonne.
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