Riders looking for stage wins in sprints included Peter Sagan (who held the record for stage wins in the Tour at eight going into the event), Aussie Michael Matthews, American Tyler Farrar and Belgian Philippe Gilbert.
Riders looking for stage wins in sprints included Peter Sagan (who held the record for stage wins in the Tour at eight going into the event), Gianni Meersman and Boy Van Poppel. Also in contention for stage honors were Aussie Michael Matthews, American Tyler Farrar and Belgian Philippe Gilbert.