Le Triptyque des Monts et Chateaux 2012 stages

‘Wearing the national colours for a year is something I will never forget’ says Chaves after winning first Colombian road race title

Belgian expected his rival Van der Poel to lead over barriers on the final pass so was 'a bit confused' the Dutchman stayed in second position

'There is always respect between us,' says Dutchman about rivalry with Wout van Aert that will continue on the road

'Since the start of the season I've progressed a lot' says 18-year-old

Intermarché-Circus-Wanty rider outsprints Arensman at the line and bumps Ciccone from GC lead

Iserbyt rounds out the podium with bronze in Hoogerheide

One second the difference for GC over Mattias Skjelmose as Mads Pedersen secures final stage victory

Zoe Bäckstedt takes second as Zemanová rounds out podium

'We target three Grand Tours, and there is only one Grand Tour that respects the women' says FDJ-Suez manager