2017 Tour de Suisse Stage 7 Results & Recap
Stage 7 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 breathtaking day in the Swiss Alps as the peloton tackled one of the most demanding stages of this year's Tour de Suisse. Stage 7 delivered everything fans could have hoped for, with stunning mountain scenery serving as the backdrop for a fierce battle among the general classification contenders.
The day's route threw multiple categorized climbs at the riders, and the relentless terrain ensured that no one could afford a moment of complacency. An early breakaway group managed to get clear of the peloton and built up a reasonable advantage as the race wound its way through the mountains, but it was always going to be a question of whether they could survive to the finish given the strength of the teams represented in the main bunch.
As the race approached its conclusion, the GC teams began to assert themselves, and the breakaway was gradually reeled in. The pace at the front became ferocious on the final climb, and it was here that the real race began. Riders were popped off the back one by one as the leading group was whittled down to only the strongest climbers in the race.
Chris Froome showed once again why he is one of the most feared climbers in the world, finishing strongly and cementing his position in the overall standings. The day ultimately reinforced the hierarchy at the top of the general classification, with Froome maintaining his grip on the yellow jersey and looking very much in control as the race heads toward its conclusion.
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