Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, TdS Stage 8

After a significant period of sickness which force Mattias Skejelmose to miss both the Criterium du Dauphine and Tour de Suisse, the Danish climber is back winning the first-ever Andorra MontBanc Classic.

Skjelmose approached the summit as part of a group of five climbers , with 200 meters to go, he accelerated and powered his way to the finish taking the win by two bike lengths over his rivals.

"I was sick for a long time and lost both the Dauphine and Suisse. Luckily, I could do this race, and I think the shape is there for the Tour. I was feeling good all day and the guys did a perfect job. I did my own pace and knew if I could come there that I could sprint. The Tour is a completely different race so we will have to see, but after today I'm more confident, I think we can do a good Tour. I'm looking forward to it."

-Mattias Skjelmose

1st Andorra MoraBanc Classica results

Joao Almeida celebrated a double success on the final day of the Tour de Suisse, victory in the 10.1km mountain time trial on the Stockhutte enabling him to secure the overall title ahead of Kevin Vauquelin and Oscar Onley. Frenchman Vauquelin finished fourth and secure second overall, British younger Oscar Onley took third on the stage to move up to third spot on the podium.

Tour de Suisse Stage 8 results