Canadian cyclist Derek Gee carries momentum into upcoming Tour de France debut
Ottawa's Derek Gee is headed to his first Tour de France, alongside fellow Canadians Hugo Houle and Guillaume Boivin on the Israel-Premier Tech team.
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![With his recent Stage 3 win at the recent Criterium du Dauphine race in France, Team Israel Premier Tech rider Derek Gee was the first Canadian to wear the leader's jersey since David Veilleux, who won the first stage in 2013 and held the lead for three days. Canadian cyclist Derek Gee, wearing the dark blue, light blue and white colours of Team Israel Premier Tech, smiles on the podium after winning the third stage of the 76th edition of the Criterium du Dauphine race in France on June 4, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7242686.1718985396!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/gee-derek-240604-1180.jpg)
Ottawa's Derek Gee is headed to his first Tour de France, alongside fellow Canadians Hugo Houle and Guillaume Boivin on the Israel-Premier Tech team.