Wilco Kelderman moves into Tour de Suisse lead as Geraint Thomas fades

Pieter Weening takes the stage six victory at the Tour de Suisse as Geraint Thomas and overnight leader Pierre Latour are distanced by the group of GC contenders - Photos by Graham Watson

Wilco Kelderman on stage six of the 2016 Tour de Suisse

(Image credit: Watson)

Wilco Kelderman (LottoNL-Jumbo) moved into the overall race lead in the 2016 Tour de Suisse on Thursday after a rain-soaked stage six featuring a summit finish.

The 25-year-old Dutchman finished in fifth place behind stage winner and compatriot Pieter Weening (Roompot Oranje Peloton), who had survived from the day's 15-man escape group.

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