Stage 19 saw another impressive solo victory for Søren Kragh Andersen, after a fantastic effort from the team behind. 

With Nicholas Roche riding tempo to keep the early break in check, Nikias Arndt and Søren Kragh Andersen made the decisive counter attack of the day in the final, forming part of a 12-rider strong group. After a few probing attacks, Kragh Andersen judged his move to perfection, producing a devastating turn of speed to escape their grasp.

Behind, Arndt immediately played the perfect teammate's role, disrupting the chase as Kragh Andersen's gap continued to grow. Not looking back until he was under the flamme rouge, Kragh Andersen had enough time to sit up and raise his arms aloft to celebrate another fantastic Tour de France win, his second of the race and Team Sunweb's third.

In the chasing group, Arndt sprinted to sixth place meaning it was yet another stage where at least one other rider in the team finished in the top ten alongside the winner - testament to the team's great tactics.

"The rider who gives the biggest effort and shows the best sportsmanship."

Those are the words from the Tour de France regulations for the combativity award and they sum up the team's performance at this year's race, including debutant Marc Hirschi. Winning swathes of adoring fans from around the world with his daring attacks, hair-raising descents, incredible solo raids, podium place anguish and winning elation; Hirschi was rewarded with the title as most combative rider of this year's Tour de France. 

An incredibly just reward after winning the daily prize once per week, it is now the second time that Team Sunweb have stood on the podium in Paris to collect the prize after Warren Barguil won it in 2017. 

What an incredible Tour it's been!

With three stage wins, two second places, three third places and nine other top ten finishes; this year’s Tour de France has shown a truly remarkable display of riding for Team Sunweb, being active and competing for the win on almost every stage.
 
Lauded for great tactics and an aggressive racing style, we hope to have brought a smile to your face throughout the three weeks with our attacking efforts, committed sprint train and all-or-nothing efforts. We're certainly leaving France with a smile - and a few medals! Thanks for all of your support along the way.

On the attack over the mountains and putting in the effort against the clock; check out our favourites from the final week of racing in France.