Britain's Geraint Thomas relinquished the pink jersey on the Giro
d'Italia after the breakaway prevailed on the 14th stage, with
France's Bruno Armirail the surprise new leader and German rider Nico
Denz claiming a second win in three days.
The Australian rider claims first Tour de France victory in five years, defying 40 degree heat and a late break to fight back on final climb and win thrilling duel
MENDE, France Michael Matthews soloed to victory on the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday when defending champion Tadej Pogacar tried in vain to regain time on leader Jonas Vingegaard.