Tour de France 2022: Michael Matthews powers to Stage 14 victory, Jonas Vingegaard retains yellow jersey

Michael Matthews (BikeExchange–Jayco) produced a stunning ride to claim victory on Stage 14 of the Tour de France. After attacking with 52km to go, the Australian hit the front but was reeled in momentarily by Alberto Bettiol (EF Education–EasyPost) on the final climb.

Ad/> Matthews, however, refused to allow the Italian the glory and regained the lead in the final 3km and powered over the line. Bettiol came in second, while Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) finished in third place to complete the podium.

Tour de FranceTour de France team guide: Star riders, memorable moments, which French food are they?28/06/2022 AT 11:51 In the battle for yellow, Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar locked horns but the Dane stuck to his rival's wheel to hold on to the GC lead. It was a day billed for the breakaway since the route map for the race was first released.

Historically, a finish in Mende had been very good for the break with four of the five previous finishes on the aerodrome resulting in a win for the group up the road. Despite this, like the majority of stages at this year's tour, the pace from start in St Etienne was fearsome, with a break unable to be established until 45km of the 192.5km route had already passed.

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