During Stage 10 of the Tour de France, Ben O'Connor seized the opportunity in the challenging mountain terrain after struggling in the initial stages. He entered an aggressive breakaway with teammates, showcasing determination despite being significantly behind in the general classification. Although he fought hard to keep pace with Simon Yates in the final kilometers, he ultimately couldn't maintain contact. Yates secured victory, while O'Connor's efforts reflected his competitive spirit and previous experiences overcoming adversity in similar situations.
O'Connor slipped into the break of around 20 riders, with teammates Mauro Schmid and Luke Plapp alongside him, an ideal scenario for the squad on this climb heavy day.
O'Connor's mentality was far from that of a rider conceding defeat, stating, "I've read this story before, I've been in this situation before and come out the other side with some pretty good results."
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