Kittel continues to impress

Chris Froome finishes safe in a bunch to retain the yellow jersey

July 11, 2017 09:50 pm | Updated 09:50 pm IST - BERGERAC (France)

Picturesque:  The peloton during stage 10, a 178km stage from Perigueux to Bergerac, of the Tour de France.

Picturesque: The peloton during stage 10, a 178km stage from Perigueux to Bergerac, of the Tour de France.

German Marcel Kittel claimed his fourth victory in this year’s Tour de France when he powered to an impressive Stage 10 win in a bunch sprint on Tuesday.

His compatriot John Degenkolb was second and Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen took third place.

Britain’s Chris Froome finished safe in the bunch to retain the overall leader’s yellow jersey.

Elie Gesbert jumped away at the start. He was accompanied by fellow Frenchman Yoann Offredo (Wanty-Groupe Gobert). The sprinters’ teams, however, had them on a tight leash.

None could match Kittel’s power as the Quick-Step Floors rider beat Degenkolb by more than a bike length.

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