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2015 Tour de France: Stage 17
The third week of the 2015 Tour commenced with one of the worst days in his career for the American GC contender Tejay van Garderen, as a persistent illness forced him from the race on stage 17. Photo: Léon van Bon | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 17
After struggling in the opening weeks, defending champion Vincenzo Nibali was keen to show his improving form as the race tackled the Alps. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 17
Simon Geschke arrived at the finish in Pra Loup in a state of glory, saying later that he had dreamed of this moment since he was 15 years old. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 17
Andrew Talansky gave it a go on the climb up to Pra Loup, but continued to struggle throughout the Tour in his pursuit of the podium in Paris. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 18
The Col de Glandon was featured in three stages, as the Tour rode over these same roads on stages 18-20 — much to the delight of the campers that planted themselves there. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 18
Eventual stage winner Romain Bardet hit the lower slopes of the Lacets de Montvernier in stage 18. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 18
The view from two-thirds of the way up the Lacets de Montvernier as the race leaders climbed the 18 hairpins in less than 3.5 kilometers. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 18
Pierre Roland was one of a few riders to see their form turn around in the final days of the Tour. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 18
Despite poor form and some bad luck, Alberto Contador was still smiling for the media after another hard day in the Alps. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 19
A fan for all was perched high above the road waiting eagerly for the riders to ascend the Col du Glandon. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 19
Maillot jaune holder Chris Froome rode through the descent of the Col du Chaussy at the beginning of stage 19. Photo: Léon van Bon | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 19
Chris Froome was put under pressure on the Col du Glandon, as there were numerous attacks in the final 5km before the summit. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 19
Looking for more than two minutes to make up on race leader Chris Froome, Colombian climber Nairo Quintana attacked hard with 4km to go in stage 19. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 19
Vincenzo Nibali made a bold move to attack while Chris Froome had a mechanical on the Col de la Croix de Fer, and Nibali went on to claim a solo victory in La Toussuire. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 19
Nairo Quintana proved once again that he is a force to be reckoned with, and even more so as the race neared its last grueling days. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
The long-awaited scene at the Dutch Corner on Alpe d'Huez came on the penultimate stage. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
Vincenzo Nibali rode into the orange smoke-filled tunnel of crazed fans at Dutch Corner on the Alpe d'Huez. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
Jean-Christophe Peraud rode through the inferno of the Alpe with many of his battle scars still evident. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
Frenchman Thibaut Pinot made up for a failed GC attempt with a solo victory atop the famed Alpe d'Huez. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
Chris Froome managed to contain an attacking Nairo Quintana, limiting his losses with Alejandro Valverde in tow. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
The stage to Alpe d'Huez was one of the shortest of the Tour, but it pushed Chris Froome to his limit by the finish. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 20
The Cannondale-Garmin duo of Dan Martin and Andrew Talansky was completely spent at the finish on the Alpe. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
The Champs-Élysées saw the Tour de France grace its cobblestones once again on the streets of Paris. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Chris Froome arrived in Paris under the guard of teammate Nicolas Roche, with his Sky team leading the peloton. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Lotto Soudal led the charge on the final laps into the finish on the Champs-Élysées as it prepared to launch Andre Greipel to the line for the win in Paris. Photo: Ludovic Grenier | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Chris Froome chased back through a maze of vehicles after a fast food wrapper got snagged on his bike, forcing him to stop on the side of the road. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Andre Greipel stormed to his fourth stage win on the most famous boulevard in the world, the Champs-Élysées. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Alexander Kristoff came up short in Paris against the continued domination of Andre Greipel. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Chris Froome rolled into Paris with his Sky team at his side as he claimed his second Tour de France title. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Alberto Contador appeared calm within the storm after a whirlwind Tour of disappointment. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
After a spring season of strong performances, John Degenkolb arrived in Paris empty-handed. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Set to leave Sky at the end of 2015, Richie Porte went out with a bang as he faithfully rode in service to race winner Chris Froome. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome rolled toward the final podium ceremony after an emotional embrace with wife Michelle Cound. Photo: Iri Greco | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
Chris Froome walked off the podium as the newly crowned Tour de France champion. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 21
The final podium of the 2015 Tour de France. Photo: Jim Fryer | BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com
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