Did Thomas Voeckler win the Tour de France?

Did Thomas Voeckler win the Tour de France?

In 2009, he won his first stage in a Tour de France. Voeckler went for victory on stage 15 with about 5 km to go. In the 2010 Tour de France he won Stage 15. In the ninth stage of the 2011 Tour de France, Voeckler crossed the line second, taking the overall lead and therefore wearing the maillot jaune (yellow jersey).

Who won the 2011 Tour de France?

Cadel Evans
2011 Tour de France/Winners

Cadel Evans became the first Australian to win the Tour in 2011. The following year, Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour. Chris Froome became the second successive British winner in 2013, which was the 100th edition of the race.

What is Thomas Voeckler doing now?

Voeckler is currently team manager of the French national cycling team.

Who got kicked out of the Tour de France?

Peter Sagan (Bora-hansgrohe) has pulled out of the Tour de France. The Slovakian sprinter has been suffering from a knee injury he sustained in the crash on stage three where he and Caleb Ewan went down in the bunch sprint.

Who dropped out of the Tour de France 2021?

The 2021 Tour de France has been one of the most savage in recent times, beginning with mass crashes forcing key riders to leave the race early. The stage design has been criticised by some, particularly on stage 3 which caused the crash that forced Jack Haig and Primož Roglič out of the race.

Who has withdrawn from the Tour de France 2021?

A number of cyclists won’t be finishing the race

• Stage 1. Cyril Lemoine (B&B Hotels-KTM)
• Stage 2. Marc Soler (Movistar)
• Stage 3. Robert Gesink (Jumbo-Visma)
• Stage 4. Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal)
• Stage 5-8. There were no withdrawals from Stage 5 to Stage 8.
• Stage 9. Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma)
• Stage 10.
• Stage 11.

Where did Tom Voeckler finish in the Tour de France?

Voeckler finished 21st overall. Voeckler had a significant result in the Tour de France, finishing second on the stage to Bagnères-de-Luchon behind Michael Rogers. In August, while he was training, Voeckler hit a car and was injured again, this time dislocating his shoulder.

Why is Thomas Voeckler considered a national hero?

One of the most prominent French riders of his generation, Voeckler has been described as a “national hero”, due to strong performances over several years in the Tour de France. Born in Schiltigheim, Bas-Rhin, Voeckler has been a professional cyclist since 2001.

How much does Thomas Voeckler make a year?

Voeckler’s 2011 contract from Team Europcar was worth €420,000 a year, which made him the second highest-paid French cyclist after Sylvain Chavanel.

When did Thomas Voeckler win the GP Ouest?

At the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré, Voeckler finished second on Stage 1, and he also won Paris–Bourges . In 2007, Voeckler garnered a stunning win at the GP Ouest-France, in which he beat the favorites with a late breakaway.