Julian Alaphilippe takes second stage victory of Tour de France 2018 as Thomas retains lead on stage 16

Heartbreak for Adam Yates after he crashed while leading the race on the descent

Julian Alaphilippe wins stage 16 of the 2018 Tour de France (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Floors) won his second stage of the 2018 Tour de France after beating his breakaway rivals to the line in Bagnères de Luchon.

Adam Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) had been leading after attacking at just over 13km to go on the final climb of the Col du Portillon in the Pyrenees, taking 25 seconds advantage over lone pursuer Alaphilippe as he began the descent. But a crash from the Brit on a corner saw Alaphilippe catch and pass him, with Yates unable to respond.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).