2017 Tour de Suisse Stage 6 Results & Recap
Stage 6 of the 2017 Tour de Suisse is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
What a dramatic day in the mountains as the peloton tackled one of the most challenging stages of this year's Tour de Suisse. The riders faced a grueling route that tested the climbers and the overall contenders in equal measure, and the race delivered the kind of thrilling action that fans of Swiss cycling have come to expect.
The stage saw an early breakaway establish itself after some nervous racing in the opening kilometers. A group of determined attackers managed to build a solid advantage over the peloton, and for a long time it looked as though the stage win might come from that group. The gap fluctuated throughout the day as the terrain changed and the peloton organized itself behind.
As the race moved into the decisive climbing, the overall contenders began to make their moves. Chris Froome, who had been riding with characteristic patience throughout the stage, showed his class on the final ascent. The Team Sky leader put in a powerful ride in the closing kilometers to distance his rivals and take a commanding stage victory, further cementing his position at the top of the general classification.
The win underlined Froome's status as the overwhelming favorite for overall victory here in Switzerland ahead of the Tour de France. Several of his rivals tried to respond but found themselves unable to match his pace when it mattered most. The time gaps created today could prove decisive as the race moves toward its conclusion, with the general classification picture becoming significantly clearer after today's mountain test.
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