Cyclist wins Tour de France stage 14 and widens overall lead

A rider won stage 14 of the Tour de France after launching an attack on the final climb of the 155 km route. The victory extended the overall lead ahead of the rest day. The stage featured three Category 1 climbs in the Alsace region and finished at Le Markstein ski resort. After the second climb, a leading group held a two-minute advantage before the yellow jersey group closed the gap.

Final climb and attack On the last climb, an Ecuadorian rider surged ahead alone before being caught. The stage winner then attacked with 1.6 km remaining and finished first, taking the fourth stage win of the race. The second-place finisher is a 22-year-old Mexican rider. A French rider placed third, ahead of a two-time Tour champion in fourth.

Overall standings The leader now holds a four-minute, 30-second advantage over the second-place rider. The third-place rider trails by five minutes and four seconds, while the fourth-place rider is five minutes and 19 seconds behind. "I gave it a go today," the stage winner said after the finish. The rider also thanked fans who lined the route.

Upcoming stages Stage 15 ends with a hors catégorie climb in the French Alps.

The race concludes with the traditional finish in Paris on July 26.