Rolland switches tactics to defend KoM jersey lead at Tour de France

Pulling on the polka-dot jersey as leader in the King of the Mountains classification at the Tour de France at the end of Stage 2 was a proud moment for Pierre Rolland but the Europcar rider was quick to thwart the idea he would attempt to defend his position in such an early part of the three-week race. However, arriving at the start of Stage 3 - the final day of racing on the island of Corsica – suggested Rolland had changed his tune. Resplendent in red dots he donned jersey, bib shorts, helmet, gloves and bike as best climber in the three-week race.