Tour de France Stage 10 recap: The green jersey competition is ... good?
Stage 10 threatened to erupt into chaos at several moments, thanks to crosswinds and road furniture-induced crashes. But in the end we were treated to a traditional bunch sprint and a long-deserved stage win for Sam Bennett.
The 29-year-old Irishman had won stages in the Vuelta a España and Giro d’Italia, but not the Tour. On Tuesday, he finally crossed the line first at the Grand Boucle by following a brilliant leadout by Michael Morkov and breaking with just 100 meters to go. Caleb Ewan attacked off his wheel and gained on him, but fell a quarter of a wheel short as they threw their bikes to the line. As the pair coasted past the finish, Ewan reached out his fist and congratulated his rival.
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