So quick post so happy to see another wonderful Tour de France, even if this year could not go on the spot, is an event the family looks forward every year and the TV coverage is super , say better even than on site for the views if the ambiance is less of course. Consolation.
I wrote earlier on the start of this wonderful historical traditional race back on July 5th here
And now after 21 stages the race is over at the ave des Champs-Elysées in Paris. The last race was great because it passed by areas we love and been to them and even lived; starting from lovely Rambouillet in the Yvelines dept 78.
The youngest winner in history , Egan Bernal of Colombia. Impressive and many friends very happy about him. I know his native town as visited and the area too. He is from Zipaquira in the vally of Boyacà where they have a wonderful Cathedral in a salt mine with the 14 steps of Christ awesome. This is not far from Bogotà.
He , Bernal not only won the yellow jersey but also the best young rider at 22 years old he has a huge future in cycling ahead. He is the firs Colombian to win the tour de France as well!!
The final race in Paris was won by Caled Ewan, of Australia , his third stage in the race, rather a good future there too. Peter Sagan, on points, Roman Bardet on climber, Movistar as team , and Julien Alaphilippe as combative spirit also won recognition.
The top general overall winners were
1º Egan Bernal (Ineos) Colombia
2º Geraint Thomas (Ineos) 1’111 Great Britain
3º Steven Kruijswijk (Jumbo Visma) – 1’31” Netherlands
4º Emanuel Buchmann (Bora) – 1’56” Germany
5º Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck) – 3’45” France
6º Mikel Landa (Movistar) – 4’23” Spain
7° Rigoberto Uran, (EF Education First) Colombia
8° Nairo Quintana, (Movistar Team) Colombia
9º Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) Spain
10° Warren Barguil, (team Arkea-Samsic) France
The official webpage for the tour de France: Tour de France 2019
Another great race with all kinds of weather situation and injuries and broken hearts and very happy winners as always. Until next time in France, the tour de France!
Ah took some pictures from the TV here that do not want to go to waste so will post some in a kaléidoscope to follow, hope you enjoy them.
And remember, happy travels, good health ,and many cheers to all!!!
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