Johan Van Summeren

During the second day in the Alps, Johan Van Summeren of Garmin-Sharp has settled into the fulcrum general classification after staying within a few places of the middle since Stage 7 of the 2014 Tour de France.

The Belgian Van Summeren is a workhorse for the Garmin-Sharp team, but also leads the team during the classic season. During his 10 years as a pro racer, his top race was winning the 2011 Paris-Roubaix, gaining enough lead that he was able to win in spite of riding the last five kilometers with a flat tire! This is his first time to hold the Point d’Appui.

Vincenzo Nibali continues to hold the Maillot Jaune and continues to put more time between himself and other leaders. Cheng Ji continues to hold the Lanterne Rouge and continues to lose time overall. He’s now four hours adrift of Nibali.

On the stage, Rafal Majka of Tinkoff-Saxo won just ahead of Nibali, finishing atop Risoul. The Point d’Appui on the stage was Matthieu Ladagnous of FDJ.fr. Two more riders abandoned: Rafael Valls of Lampre-Merida and Dries Devenyns of Giant-Shimano.