Friendship Tour continues in Leeward Islands

The 17th Friendship Tour which  started last weekend continues in the Leeward Islands. After a first stop in Bora Bora, all the cyclists were Monday in Tahaa.

Sean Joyce, from New Zealand ("Black Peloton" team), won the second stage in Patio, Tahaa.

Chilean cyclist Gonzalo Garrido finished second and Sebastien Le Divenach, from New Caledonia, finished third.

In the overall standings however, Garrido still wears the leader's yellow jersey.

Another stage was to take place Tuesday still in the Leeward Islands, in Raiatea.

More than 70 cyclists, many of them from overseas, participate in this year's competition.

Foreign cyclists come from Australia, New Zealand but also New Caledonia and Chile.

The Friendship Tour is scheduled to end August 5 and includes twelve stages.

ATP