08 July,2021 06:33 AM IST | Malaucane (France) | AFP
Team Jumbo Visma`s Wout van Aert of Belgium celebrates as he crosses the finish line at the end of the 11th stage of the 108th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 198 km between Sorgues and Malaucene, on July 07, 2021. Pic/AFP
Raucous crowds cheered Wout van Aert to a frantic stage 11 win on the Tour de France on Wednesday after a double ascent of Mont Ventoux.
UAE leader Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead by more than five minutes over his pursuers. Exultant Jumbo rider Van Aert crossed the summit of âthe Giant of Provence' alone in his Belgian champion's shirt on a baking day.
"There's loads of Belgians here," said Van Aert, who played to the crowds bending his ear to their acclamation. "It's my best victory ever," said Van Aert, who finally reaped his reward, after his attacking riding helped light the Tour fuse on the opening stages.
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