Another aggressive showing from Pantano
IAM Cycling's Jarlinson Pantano has been one of the breakout riders of the 2016 Tour de France with the Colombian winning a stage into Culoz and taking second place finishes in Finhaut-Émosson and on the penultimate stage of the race, Morzine. The 27-year-old, who is likely to finish 19th overall for the second year running, was rewarded for his aggressive showing on stage 20 with his second combativity award of the race after his runner up result to Movistar's Ion Izagirre.
"This was a very difficult stage because of the rain and the downhills. There were very dangerous. I'm happy with the second place. You can't always win. It's been a good last week for me. It gives me confidence and motivation for the future," he said.
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Pantano had infiltrated the breakaway, biding his time before making his move on the Joux Plane with Etixx-QuickStep's Julian Alaphilippe providing company on the final climb of the day. The duo looked to be riding for the win until Astana's Vinzeno Nibali and then Izagirre bridging across.
The Movistar rider lead down the treacherous descent with Nibali and Pantano in chase with the Colombian explaining that despite his best efforts he couldn't match the speed of Izagirre.
"I gave everything on the ascent of the Joux-Plane. I started the descent behind Nibali, but he left a gap. I went on his right in order to overtake him, but I had to unclip because I went too hot into the first corner. In spite of my best efforts, I never was able to get back up front. This is a good 2nd place, but I am convinced I had the victory in my legs," said Pantano after recording IAM Cycling's 11th top-ten result in its final Tour.
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