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Impey makes history as he takes yellow in the Tour de France

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Daryl Impey makes history as the first South African to wear yellow at the Tour de France.

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From www.letour.fr:

Impey the overall leader: the new top five of the 100th Tour…

History has been made: Daryl Impey moves from second overall to first. He finished the stage in 13th place while his team-mate and former race leader Simon Gerrans was 48th. This means that the South African has taken the yellow jersey and he is the first from his country to lead the Tour de France.

The new top five is:

1. Daryl Impey (RSA) OGE

2. Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) SKY – at 3″

3. Simon Gerrans (AUS) OGE – at 5″

4. Michael Albasini (SUI) OGE – at 5″

5. Michal Kwiatkowski (POL) OPQ – at 6″

Read the day’s report with insights from Daryl and Team ORICA-GreenEDGE here:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/road/international-road/daryl-impey-becomes-first-african-to-wear-the-tour-de-france-yellow-jersey-r781

Comments

mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 5:37 PM

Wow, who woulda guessed that hey.?

 

Great day for the young lad, and what a proud Dad Tony must be.

 

:thumbup: Not forgetting his mom Elle that was around since his dad Tony was riding in the Rapport Toer :clap:

gummibear

Jul 4, 2013, 5:38 PM

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mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 5:39 PM

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Which one comes with the jersey ??
Eugene Oppelt

Jul 4, 2013, 5:44 PM

 

 

Yes, he was interviewed on Eurosport - spread the love! great for team morale, all for one, one for all and all that ..

 

Wow!

Thug

Jul 4, 2013, 5:48 PM

A super proud moment for us Saffers !! Well done Daryl.

udxcob

Jul 4, 2013, 5:48 PM

As I said to my mates, Please, please oh please let him not test positive

mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 5:49 PM

Like father like son . Dad Tony in his days. Known as " Die Man Van Valle" :mellow: (He had to crash, get up and go ,come what may in the Rapport Toer & Not forgetting the Raleigh Bike :thumbup:

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gummibear

Jul 4, 2013, 5:50 PM

As I said to my mates, Please, please oh please let him not test positive

 

Orica is a pretty clean team and he has been training bloody hard for the last few months.....don't think it'll happen.

mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 5:57 PM

Richard Virenque

 

I remember a Peugeot range of bikes that was named after him. Not sure if he was SA born. He was a climber of note and was a Polka Dot rider on a occasion. He was with Festina until the dopy scandal.

HappyMartin

Jul 4, 2013, 6:08 PM

I would go spend a bit more money at Tonys shop but he has all my money already. I basically just give him my pay every month.

 

What a magic day. I am so happy for the whole family and all the people that work in the shop.

 

So many people supporting and rooting for Daryl for so long. Even stars like Robbie Hunter.

FondyMig

Jul 4, 2013, 6:14 PM

I think Richard Virenque was born in Africa

True that. He was born in Morocco and led the Tour in 2 different editions. Commentators got it wrong.

 

The Search

Jul 4, 2013, 6:17 PM

Daryl for president. Very humble interview after the stage. Hope he goes far.

HappyMartin

Jul 4, 2013, 6:25 PM

Come on everyone. Wear yellow tomorrow in support of this great achievement.

Mylolylo

Jul 4, 2013, 6:28 PM

Can anyone find highlights on the intraweb? I know they on supersport at 22h00 but dont think I'm going to make it up till then! if not I am taping it!

mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 6:30 PM

Can anyone find highlights on the intraweb? I know they on supersport at 22h00 but dont think I'm going to make it up till then! if not I am taping it!

You taping on Betamax :thumbup:

mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 6:31 PM

Come on everyone. Wear yellow tomorrow in support of this great achievement.

 

Bafana One also Yellow ??

Stretch

Jul 4, 2013, 6:33 PM

There are a few days I wish I did have a television. Go Daryl! Kiff!

 

i have been streaming live off my computer every day - works like a charm

mavrick

Jul 4, 2013, 6:35 PM

As I said to my mates, Please, please oh please let him not test positive

Ya ne' he was with Lat Armstrong @ Radioshack. Doubt it as he has cycling in his genes.!!!

Roulier

Jul 4, 2013, 6:39 PM

And here I thought I was the only excited one. I've gone completely crazy with Impey's yellow jersey. Still can't believe it.

SyncSA

Jul 4, 2013, 6:44 PM

Bloody legendary!!

kosmonooit

Jul 4, 2013, 6:46 PM

Can anyone find highlights on the intraweb? I know they on supersport at 22h00 but dont think I'm going to make it up till then! if not I am taping it!

 

http://www.cyclingfans.com/tour-de-france/videos

Christie

Jul 4, 2013, 7:21 PM

Legend! B-)

bassasdaindia

Jul 4, 2013, 7:22 PM

awesome

gummibear

Jul 4, 2013, 7:26 PM

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gummibear

Jul 4, 2013, 7:27 PM

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