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Never Give Up TdF146
Yesterday, Rafal Majka (Tinkoff) ensured that the Maillot a Pois was his, but there is always a chance that something could go wrong. Bearing that in mind, Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) was the guy who launched the break away with the intention of claiming as many points in the King of the Mountain competition as possible. Plus each jersey comes with cash prized for the top three finishers, so making sure he was second, was good for the spirit and the pocketbook. So it was that he jumped free of his break away companions and went over the top of the Col des Aravis. De Gendt went on to go first over the top of first three climbs on the day. Once done, he knew that his second place was safe.