German Marcel Kittel was once again a cut above as he claimed his fifth victory in this year's Tour de France, winning the 11th stage in emphatic style.
Marcel Kittel claims another stage win on the Tour de France. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The Quick-Step Floors rider, who now has 14 stages to his name, left it late to launch his sprint but easily beat Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL-Jumbo) and Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen (Dimension Data).
Boasson Hagen raised his arms as if he had won but was comprehensively beaten by Kittel and Groenewegen after 203.5km from Eymet.
Britain's Chris Froome retained the overall leader's yellow jersey on a relaxed day for Team Sky's defending champion.
New Zealand rider George Bennett has kept his spot in the top 10 for another day, the Nelson cyclist remains in 10th, 3 minutes and 53 seconds behind Froome.
Fellow New Zealander Dion Smith finished 14th in stage 11 to go with his 20th placed finish the day before.
-Reuters
