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Tim Wellens Defends Stage 15 Victory Amid Accusations

7/22/2025

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Tim Wellens fiercely defended his stage 15 victory in the Tour de France, dismissing Quinn Simmons' accusations of motorcycle assistance. "My legs were very good," he declared, underscoring his impressive performance. Wellens, who triumphed by nearly a minute and a half in Carcassonne, highlighted that UCI rules strictly forbid such aid, standing firm against the criticism.

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Tim Wellens fiercely defended his stage 15 victory in the Tour de France, dismissing Quinn Simmons' accusations of motorcycle assistance. "My legs were very good," he declared, underscoring his impressive performance. Wellens, who triumphed by nearly a minute and a half in Carcassonne, highlighted that UCI rules strictly forbid such aid, standing firm against the criticism.