On a challenging 153 km hilly course between Montbrison and Tournon-sur-Rhône, Kim Le Court outsprinted French rider Cédrine Kerbaol and Dutch rider Puck Pieterse to claim victory. French rider Célia Géry, designated as most combative of the day, launched an attack with 15km remaining but couldn't break away from the lead group.
Swiss rider Marlen Reuss maintains the yellow jersey heading into Saturday's queen stage to the summit of Mont Ventoux. saltysenoritaaz.com
