Dutchmen dominated the fifth stage of the Tour de France bicycle race with Jelle Nijdam taking the latest stage and Henk Lubberding taking over the overall lead.Nijdam, a 25-year-old member of the Superconfex team, came across the finish line eight seconds ahead of Italian Massimo Ghirott. Sean Kelly of Ireland, this year's Tour of Spain winner, was in third place.

Lubberding took over the leader's yellow jersey from Dutchman Teun Van Vliet when Lubberding finished almost a minute ahead of Van Vliet.

Nationally . . .

Join the Conversation
Looking for comments?
Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.