Chavanel most combative at the Tour de France

Sylvain Chavanel captured the prize for the most combative rider in the Tour de France. This important recognition awards the French rider from team Quick-Step who won two stages in this Tour to wear the yellow leader’s jersey twice.

“This is a prize of which I’m very proud, and which I already won in 2008... If there were a prize for the hardest fighting team it would surely belong to Quick-Step", according to Chavanel. Patrick Levefere: "The team was also able to shine at the highest levels thanks to an atmosphere inside the squad that got better with each passing day. Our Tour has exceeded our own expectations. 7^th place in the final team standings is testament to a job well done.