In a weekend of close encounters for New Zealand sportsmen, Jack Bauer nearly pulled off what would have been the most high-profile win of his career and for any New Zealand cyclist - winning a stage on the Tour de France.
Indeed, etape victory was definitely in Jack's grasp with the finish line in Nimes only 50 m away but for fatigue from his massive breakaway ride with Swiss champion, Martin Elmiger - both led the race for a staggering 222 km.
Bauer was inconsolable, in tears after crossing the line in 10th place officially, and definitely did not hide his disappointment at not quite being able to pull off history and become the first New Zealander to win a stage at the Tour de France since the days of Julian Dean.
Nevertheless, Bauer should be proud of his achievements today. Let's hope he can finish the rest of the Tour de France with a week to go and go into the Commonwealth Games on top of the world!
Meanwhile, Vincenzo Nibali is very much on course to win the Tour de France with no challengers in sight and Peter Sagan is set for the green jersey.
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