Tour de France Stage 2
Nibali's National Holiday Win for Astana
July 06, Stage 2: York - Sheffield
“It’s especially great to win on the anniversary of our namesake city Astana – it’s a national holiday in Kazakhstan today, and they also celebrate 100 years of bike racing,” Vincenzo Nibali shared after taking the stage win with a dynamic fight to the finish.
Astana's Italian Champion claimed the yellow leaders jersey, while additional SRM sponsored riders, Peter Sagan (Cannondale) and Cyril Lemoine (Cofidis) took top position in Sprinter/Young Rider and Mountains Classification.
Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Astana Pro Team
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Nibali averaged 221 watts over the stage categorized as flat, with an average cadence of 69rpm. He held an average speed of 38kph with over 4,000 meters elevation gain, requiring nearly 4,000 kilocalories.
Côte de Holme Moss
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Final Astana Attack
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"When I saw the opportunity at 1500m I took my chance," recalls Nibali. He attacked inside the final two kilometers after a challenging, hilly day in the Yorkshire countryside featuring nine categorized climbs and a great split in the peloton.
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