Chris Froome strengthens grip on yellow jersey as Dan Martin stays on course for podium finish
Chris Froome extended his advantage in the yellow jersey with an opportunistic move as Peter Sagan won stage 11 of the Tour de France.
A sprint finish had been expected in Montpellier but howling crosswinds along the 162.5km route from Carcassonne gave Team Sky's Froome a surprise opportunity.
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