Attacking Gallopin claims Tour de France 11th stage

Lotto-Belisol team rider Tony Gallopin of France celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 187.5-km 11th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Besancon and Oyonnax, July 16, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

OYONNAX France (Reuters) - Two days after wearing the yellow jersey, France's Tony Gallopin claimed the 11th stage of the Tour de France thanks to late attacks in a nervous finale on Wednesday.

German John Degenkolb was second and Italian Matteo Trentin took third place at the end of a 187.5km ride from Besancon.