Another fine day for the Irishman as he finishes strongly to climb the General Classification.
Dan Martin is doing nicely, thank you, at this year’s Tour de France.
The Etixx Quick-Step rider is just 19 seconds off Yellow Jersey holder Chris Froome and third overall in the GC.
He finished with Froome and a bunch of leading riders in a Stage 9 won by Dutchman Tom Dumoulin. The finish saw him overtake Naro Quintana and moved up to third overall.
There was plenty of praise for Martin’s efforts after the stage.
https://twitter.com/michaeIvaughan/status/752170029593001984
Measure of where Dan Martin is at the moment that he can attack & survive attacks from Froome, Quintana, Porte etc
— Paul Little (@little_football) July 10, 2016
It's great to see Dan Martin mixing it with the best riders in the world on the hardest days
— Anthony Walsh | Roadman Podcast (@Roadman_Podcast) July 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Sheehan_Henry/status/752169178703007744
Dan Martin third! #tdf2016 Ahead of Quintana #mental
— GPA Neutral 🇵🇸 (@culturalfatwa) July 10, 2016
There is a rest day tomorrow before a 197km Stage 10, on Tuesday, from Escaldes-Engordany to Revel.
