{"id":1988593,"date":"2026-06-13T14:35:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1988593"},"modified":"2026-06-13T14:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:35:56","slug":"tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-isaac-del-toro-catches-and-drops-attacker-juan-ayuso-in-clash-on-grand-colombier-to-claim-stage-7-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1988593","title":{"rendered":"Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Isaac del Toro catches and drops attacker Juan Ayuso in clash on Grand Colombier to claim stage 7 victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Breakaway succeeds for second day in a row at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes &#8211; Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 stage 2\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nCrit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Isaac del Toro catches and drops attacker Juan Ayuso in clash on Grand Colombier to claim stage 7 victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-13T14:35:56Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Paul Seixas overcomes a crash and a 60km chase to stay in the GC hunt as Luke Tuckwell narrowly holds on to the overall race lead ahead of Sunday&#8217;s four-col finale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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It was already extraordinary that he made it back from four minutes down. And after losing the wheel early on the final climb, it was equally extraordinary that he didn\u2019t fall away completely, with the Frenchman producing a battling, blood-stained display that left him barely able to stand at the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He crossed the line 1:21 down on Del Toro, which is a major blow to his hopes of winning this race. But somehow, with one huge mountain stage to go, he\u2019s not yet out of it.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6: Maxim Van Gils claims victory at Crest-Voland from huge breakaway<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And neither is Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). The young Australian, the unlikely race leader after Friday\u2019s race-changing breakaway, produced a spirited defense of the yellow jersey to take it into the final day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tuckwell placed 11th on the day, 2:33 down on Del Toro, and now leads the race formerly known as the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 by 42 seconds over Jorgenson, with Del Toro jumping seven places into third at 49 seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt\u2019s just crazy to be in this position,\u201d said Del Toro. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of hard for me to manage these long climbs, but I\u2019m getting used to it and getting better with each race. I was not full of confidence, but I really wanted to try and take the win today.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday was not my best performance, but I\u2019m up there, so I\u2019m super happy. I\u2019m still hungry, and it\u2019s something that gives me life for the next races.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-paul-seixas-crashes-after-neutralised-descent\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Paul Seixas crashes after neutralised descent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e0191311-5a34-4dd1-a360-e5d71c71bccf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The penultimate stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes served up a brutal 133km route with some punchy early climbs followed by a double ascent of the Grand Colombier, first up the hair-pinned \u2018lacets\u2019 side and finally the steeper side, with the summit finish measuring 8.4km at an average gradient of 10.2%.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was an attritional day, and the withdrawals started before the race began, with no fewer than 13 riders failing to report for the start. Key names among them were Oscar Onley, with the Netcompany-Ineos rider heading for scans after falling into a ravine the previous day, while the struggling Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) also bowed out, and Visma-Lease a Bike were left with four riders after illness forced Jorgen Nordhagen and Per Strand Hagenes out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The stage itself started in ripping fashion, with K\u00e9vin Vauqeulin (Netcompany-Ineos) among the attackers as the route climbed the category-2 Col du Banchet from the gun. The Frenchman, who was touted as a GC leader, was dropped a couple of climbs later and fell out of the GC running.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United) led Vauquelin over the top of the Banchet to extend his lead in the mountains classification, and he added more points to his tally atop the category-4 Col de la Crusille soon after.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At that point, no attack had stuck, and it was only briefly on the category-2 C\u00f4te de Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens that a move went clear, with Cl\u00e9ment Berthet (Groupama-FDJ United) leading the race over the climb. But racing paused when the organisers decided to neutralise part of the descent due to gravel on the roads, re-starting the race at kilometre 30.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7fa0bb3c-1657-4c39-a091-5e1f2baafa6e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul Seixas <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-19689896-576a-4e99-ad21-0975db1da359\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was soon after that, on the lower portion of the descent, that Seixas crashed, overcooking a corner when, as he later admitted, he took too many risks trying to move through the bunch. Seixas lay on a grass bank at the roadside for a couple of minutes before remounting, leaving himself with a huge amount of ground to make up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Starting four minutes down and initially alone, he linked up with teammates Stefan Bissegger and Daan Hoole to plug the gap in the 30km valley before the first ascent of Grand Colombier. Despite no breakaway forming and a high pace in the attacking peloton, the trio managed to hold the gap and even make inroads.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The tide turned on the category-1 climb, where a breakaway formed, containing 10 riders: Quinn Simmons, Valentin Paret-Peintre, George Bennett, Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso, Pello Bilbao, Carlos Rodriguez, Sergio Samitier, Jordan Jegat, Laurens De Plus and Cl\u00e9ment Berthet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Seixas linked up with climbers Aur\u00e9lien Paret-Peinter and Nicolas Prodhomme to reduce the gap to the bunch to less than a minute at the summit, just under 60km from home.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite Simmons dropping from the break to pace the peloton, where Visma and UAE were also working, Seixas, now linking up with L\u00e9o Bisiaux, continued to close the gap on the descent and the subsequent valley drag. Amazingly, he was back in the fray with 36km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The category-2 Col de Richemond came in between the twin ascents of Grand Colombier, and while it passed quietly for Seixas and the GC group, the breakaway had been reduced to five riders. Berthet, who was also first atop the first Grand Colombier, claimed the points again at the top of the Col de Richemond, where only four remained. Bennett and Paret-Peintre were still there, as was Laurens De Plus, but without his leader, Carlos Rodr\u00edguez, who was dropped on another day of disappointment.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In any case, the gap at the top was slim, and it was wiped out on the descent towards the foot of the final climb, with Simmons setting a fierce approach pace for Lidl-Trek.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-the-final-climb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>The final climb<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b814485f-e959-4d48-b953-f489de46053a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the road ramped up, Seixas soon lost the wheel, along with Tuckwell, but the pair dangled rather than dropped for a good couple of kilometres.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso ignited the attacks 6.7km from the top. At first, Jorgenson\u2019s teammate Ben Tullett marked it before dropping back for his leader, who was joined by Del Toro, Johanessen, and Uijdtebroeks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Further back, Bisiaux was pacing Seixas in a group that also contained Tuckwell, Skjelmose, Cristian Rodriguez (XDS Astana) and Jose Felix Parra (Caja Rural).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When Bisiaux pulled over 5km from home, 38 seconds down on Ayuso and 23 down on the Del Toro group, Seixas grimaced and pushed on, soon dropping Tuckwell and the other members of his group apart from Skjelmose. He started to reduce the gap to those out in front, but Del Toro very soon turned the race on its head, attacking 4.5km from the top.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17c94489-7176-430d-a2d0-18cb9c66cd21\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Juan Ayuso and Isaac del Toro <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8f50dd56-4d01-4a25-a585-705e6659c7f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro marched clear and steadily closed the gap to Ayuso, making the junction with 1.7km to go. It looked like the pair might combine together, but after a short breather, Del Toro kicked again and was quickly alone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso could see Del Toro on the straight but punishingly steep final drag towards the line, but could do nothing about the Mexican\u2019s superiority. Behind, Johanessen attacked and dropped Jorgenson and Uijtdebroeks, stealing three seconds by the top.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And behind them, Skjelmose skipped away from Seixas to take sixth place on the day, with the Frenchman crossing the line in seventh and then almost collapsing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All in all, it was another mad day in what has been a mad race so far, and the maddest thing of all is that Seixas is still in it. In fact, as we go into a short but oh-so brutal four-col mountain finale on Sunday, this race is still wide open.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c74151f7-aa3c-4208-84c6-6bdc11e52a9d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3bd4fa8a-0fdf-4879-9ed1-bb75b3527fc7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6: Maxim Van Gils claims victory at Crest-Voland from huge breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorena Wiebes makes a winning comeback after Giro d&#8217;Italia disqualification with a commanding victory at the Copenhagen Sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour F\u00e9minin des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es: Paula Blasi tames the Tourmalet to take stage 2 victory and commanding overall lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I didn&#8217;t have a plan, just tried to survive&#8217; &#8211; Danish rider scores first-ever victory at Mountain Bike XCC World Series as veterans struggle in treacherous rain and mud<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We couldn&#8217;t quite believe it either&#8217; \u2013 Young Australian pro Luke Tuckwell hits jackpot to become new Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes leader<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorena Wiebes makes a winning comeback after Giro d&#8217;Italia disqualification with a commanding victory at the Copenhagen Sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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It was already extraordinary that he made it back from four minutes down. And after losing the wheel early on the final climb, it was equally extraordinary that he didn\u2019t fall away completely, with the Frenchman producing a battling, blood-stained display that left him barely able to stand at the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He crossed the line 1:21 down on Del Toro, which is a major blow to his hopes of winning this race. But somehow, with one huge mountain stage to go, he\u2019s not yet out of it.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6: Maxim Van Gils claims victory at Crest-Voland from huge breakaway<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And neither is Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). The young Australian, the unlikely race leader after Friday\u2019s race-changing breakaway, produced a spirited defense of the yellow jersey to take it into the final day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tuckwell placed 11th on the day, 2:33 down on Del Toro, and now leads the race formerly known as the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 by 42 seconds over Jorgenson, with Del Toro jumping seven places into third at 49 seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt\u2019s just crazy to be in this position,\u201d said Del Toro. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of hard for me to manage these long climbs, but I\u2019m getting used to it and getting better with each race. I was not full of confidence, but I really wanted to try and take the win today.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday was not my best performance, but I\u2019m up there, so I\u2019m super happy. I\u2019m still hungry, and it\u2019s something that gives me life for the next races.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-paul-seixas-crashes-after-neutralised-descent\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Paul Seixas crashes after neutralised descent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e0191311-5a34-4dd1-a360-e5d71c71bccf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The penultimate stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes served up a brutal 133km route with some punchy early climbs followed by a double ascent of the Grand Colombier, first up the hair-pinned \u2018lacets\u2019 side and finally the steeper side, with the summit finish measuring 8.4km at an average gradient of 10.2%.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was an attritional day, and the withdrawals started before the race began, with no fewer than 13 riders failing to report for the start. Key names among them were Oscar Onley, with the Netcompany-Ineos rider heading for scans after falling into a ravine the previous day, while the struggling Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) also bowed out, and Visma-Lease a Bike were left with four riders after illness forced Jorgen Nordhagen and Per Strand Hagenes out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The stage itself started in ripping fashion, with K\u00e9vin Vauqeulin (Netcompany-Ineos) among the attackers as the route climbed the category-2 Col du Banchet from the gun. The Frenchman, who was touted as a GC leader, was dropped a couple of climbs later and fell out of the GC running.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United) led Vauquelin over the top of the Banchet to extend his lead in the mountains classification, and he added more points to his tally atop the category-4 Col de la Crusille soon after.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At that point, no attack had stuck, and it was only briefly on the category-2 C\u00f4te de Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens that a move went clear, with Cl\u00e9ment Berthet (Groupama-FDJ United) leading the race over the climb. But racing paused when the organisers decided to neutralise part of the descent due to gravel on the roads, re-starting the race at kilometre 30.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7fa0bb3c-1657-4c39-a091-5e1f2baafa6e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul Seixas <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-19689896-576a-4e99-ad21-0975db1da359\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was soon after that, on the lower portion of the descent, that Seixas crashed, overcooking a corner when, as he later admitted, he took too many risks trying to move through the bunch. Seixas lay on a grass bank at the roadside for a couple of minutes before remounting, leaving himself with a huge amount of ground to make up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Starting four minutes down and initially alone, he linked up with teammates Stefan Bissegger and Daan Hoole to plug the gap in the 30km valley before the first ascent of Grand Colombier. Despite no breakaway forming and a high pace in the attacking peloton, the trio managed to hold the gap and even make inroads.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The tide turned on the category-1 climb, where a breakaway formed, containing 10 riders: Quinn Simmons, Valentin Paret-Peintre, George Bennett, Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso, Pello Bilbao, Carlos Rodriguez, Sergio Samitier, Jordan Jegat, Laurens De Plus and Cl\u00e9ment Berthet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Seixas linked up with climbers Aur\u00e9lien Paret-Peinter and Nicolas Prodhomme to reduce the gap to the bunch to less than a minute at the summit, just under 60km from home.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite Simmons dropping from the break to pace the peloton, where Visma and UAE were also working, Seixas, now linking up with L\u00e9o Bisiaux, continued to close the gap on the descent and the subsequent valley drag. Amazingly, he was back in the fray with 36km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The category-2 Col de Richemond came in between the twin ascents of Grand Colombier, and while it passed quietly for Seixas and the GC group, the breakaway had been reduced to five riders. Berthet, who was also first atop the first Grand Colombier, claimed the points again at the top of the Col de Richemond, where only four remained. Bennett and Paret-Peintre were still there, as was Laurens De Plus, but without his leader, Carlos Rodr\u00edguez, who was dropped on another day of disappointment.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In any case, the gap at the top was slim, and it was wiped out on the descent towards the foot of the final climb, with Simmons setting a fierce approach pace for Lidl-Trek.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-the-final-climb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>The final climb<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b814485f-e959-4d48-b953-f489de46053a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the road ramped up, Seixas soon lost the wheel, along with Tuckwell, but the pair dangled rather than dropped for a good couple of kilometres.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso ignited the attacks 6.7km from the top. At first, Jorgenson\u2019s teammate Ben Tullett marked it before dropping back for his leader, who was joined by Del Toro, Johanessen, and Uijdtebroeks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Further back, Bisiaux was pacing Seixas in a group that also contained Tuckwell, Skjelmose, Cristian Rodriguez (XDS Astana) and Jose Felix Parra (Caja Rural).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When Bisiaux pulled over 5km from home, 38 seconds down on Ayuso and 23 down on the Del Toro group, Seixas grimaced and pushed on, soon dropping Tuckwell and the other members of his group apart from Skjelmose. He started to reduce the gap to those out in front, but Del Toro very soon turned the race on its head, attacking 4.5km from the top.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17c94489-7176-430d-a2d0-18cb9c66cd21\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Juan Ayuso and Isaac del Toro <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8f50dd56-4d01-4a25-a585-705e6659c7f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro marched clear and steadily closed the gap to Ayuso, making the junction with 1.7km to go. It looked like the pair might combine together, but after a short breather, Del Toro kicked again and was quickly alone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso could see Del Toro on the straight but punishingly steep final drag towards the line, but could do nothing about the Mexican\u2019s superiority. Behind, Johanessen attacked and dropped Jorgenson and Uijtdebroeks, stealing three seconds by the top.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And behind them, Skjelmose skipped away from Seixas to take sixth place on the day, with the Frenchman crossing the line in seventh and then almost collapsing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All in all, it was another mad day in what has been a mad race so far, and the maddest thing of all is that Seixas is still in it. In fact, as we go into a short but oh-so brutal four-col mountain finale on Sunday, this race is still wide open.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c74151f7-aa3c-4208-84c6-6bdc11e52a9d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3bd4fa8a-0fdf-4879-9ed1-bb75b3527fc7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6: Maxim Van Gils claims victory at Crest-Voland from huge breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorena Wiebes makes a winning comeback after Giro d&#8217;Italia disqualification with a commanding victory at the Copenhagen Sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour F\u00e9minin des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es: Paula Blasi tames the Tourmalet to take stage 2 victory and commanding overall lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y8qKrzdwDkmvaMgoi2B5Rh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I didn&#8217;t have a plan, just tried to survive&#8217; &#8211; Danish rider scores first-ever victory at Mountain Bike XCC World Series as veterans struggle in treacherous rain and mud<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9xzDcV4rUs3uKgUbNLyDj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We couldn&#8217;t quite believe it either&#8217; \u2013 Young Australian pro Luke Tuckwell hits jackpot to become new Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes leader<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymBWTM8dgBybcDuhUtkdAV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorena Wiebes makes a winning comeback after Giro d&#8217;Italia disqualification with a commanding victory at the Copenhagen Sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SYKZerD6xSL66QzoYu5YwF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour F\u00e9minin des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es: Paula Blasi tames the Tourmalet to take stage 2 victory and commanding overall lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6: Maxim Van Gils claims victory at Crest-Voland from huge breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TXEmtfaqS5eLFBL98RSqm4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TXEmtfaqS5eLFBL98RSqm4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TXEmtfaqS5eLFBL98RSqm4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TXEmtfaqS5eLFBL98RSqm4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TXEmtfaqS5eLFBL98RSqm4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour F\u00e9minin des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es: Martina Alzini speeds to bunch sprint victory on stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Wout van Aert answers doubts with commanding stage 5 victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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It was already extraordinary that he made it back from four minutes down. And after losing the wheel early on the final climb, it was equally extraordinary that he didn\u2019t fall away completely, with the Frenchman producing a battling, blood-stained display that left him barely able to stand at the finish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He crossed the line 1:21 down on Del Toro, which is a major blow to his hopes of winning this race. But somehow, with one huge mountain stage to go, he\u2019s not yet out of it.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QvXTDXL2kbqQKViVtNpCtX-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6: Maxim Van Gils claims victory at Crest-Voland from huge breakaway<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And neither is Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). The young Australian, the unlikely race leader after Friday\u2019s race-changing breakaway, produced a spirited defense of the yellow jersey to take it into the final day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tuckwell placed 11th on the day, 2:33 down on Del Toro, and now leads the race formerly known as the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 by 42 seconds over Jorgenson, with Del Toro jumping seven places into third at 49 seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-66Hp4pQ77J4AUXdvf9u95S slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIt\u2019s just crazy to be in this position,\u201d said Del Toro. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of hard for me to manage these long climbs, but I\u2019m getting used to it and getting better with each race. I was not full of confidence, but I really wanted to try and take the win today.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday was not my best performance, but I\u2019m up there, so I\u2019m super happy. I\u2019m still hungry, and it\u2019s something that gives me life for the next races.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-paul-seixas-crashes-after-neutralised-descent\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Paul Seixas crashes after neutralised descent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e0191311-5a34-4dd1-a360-e5d71c71bccf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The penultimate stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes served up a brutal 133km route with some punchy early climbs followed by a double ascent of the Grand Colombier, first up the hair-pinned \u2018lacets\u2019 side and finally the steeper side, with the summit finish measuring 8.4km at an average gradient of 10.2%.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8s3BHaSAEoWUc6wMiFdeE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">An &#8216;idiotic&#8217; crash and a &#8216;crazy&#8217; chase \u2013 Paul Seixas recounts extraordinary blood-stained fightback at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was an attritional day, and the withdrawals started before the race began, with no fewer than 13 riders failing to report for the start. Key names among them were Oscar Onley, with the Netcompany-Ineos rider heading for scans after falling into a ravine the previous day, while the struggling Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) also bowed out, and Visma-Lease a Bike were left with four riders after illness forced Jorgen Nordhagen and Per Strand Hagenes out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The stage itself started in ripping fashion, with K\u00e9vin Vauqeulin (Netcompany-Ineos) among the attackers as the route climbed the category-2 Col du Banchet from the gun. The Frenchman, who was touted as a GC leader, was dropped a couple of climbs later and fell out of the GC running.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United) led Vauquelin over the top of the Banchet to extend his lead in the mountains classification, and he added more points to his tally atop the category-4 Col de la Crusille soon after.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At that point, no attack had stuck, and it was only briefly on the category-2 C\u00f4te de Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens that a move went clear, with Cl\u00e9ment Berthet (Groupama-FDJ United) leading the race over the climb. But racing paused when the organisers decided to neutralise part of the descent due to gravel on the roads, re-starting the race at kilometre 30.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7fa0bb3c-1657-4c39-a091-5e1f2baafa6e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xStCgj7z8WUTXdy7grexV9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Paul Seixas <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-19689896-576a-4e99-ad21-0975db1da359\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was soon after that, on the lower portion of the descent, that Seixas crashed, overcooking a corner when, as he later admitted, he took too many risks trying to move through the bunch. Seixas lay on a grass bank at the roadside for a couple of minutes before remounting, leaving himself with a huge amount of ground to make up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Starting four minutes down and initially alone, he linked up with teammates Stefan Bissegger and Daan Hoole to plug the gap in the 30km valley before the first ascent of Grand Colombier. Despite no breakaway forming and a high pace in the attacking peloton, the trio managed to hold the gap and even make inroads.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The tide turned on the category-1 climb, where a breakaway formed, containing 10 riders: Quinn Simmons, Valentin Paret-Peintre, George Bennett, Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso, Pello Bilbao, Carlos Rodriguez, Sergio Samitier, Jordan Jegat, Laurens De Plus and Cl\u00e9ment Berthet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Seixas linked up with climbers Aur\u00e9lien Paret-Peinter and Nicolas Prodhomme to reduce the gap to the bunch to less than a minute at the summit, just under 60km from home.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite Simmons dropping from the break to pace the peloton, where Visma and UAE were also working, Seixas, now linking up with L\u00e9o Bisiaux, continued to close the gap on the descent and the subsequent valley drag. Amazingly, he was back in the fray with 36km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The category-2 Col de Richemond came in between the twin ascents of Grand Colombier, and while it passed quietly for Seixas and the GC group, the breakaway had been reduced to five riders. Berthet, who was also first atop the first Grand Colombier, claimed the points again at the top of the Col de Richemond, where only four remained. Bennett and Paret-Peintre were still there, as was Laurens De Plus, but without his leader, Carlos Rodr\u00edguez, who was dropped on another day of disappointment.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In any case, the gap at the top was slim, and it was wiped out on the descent towards the foot of the final climb, with Simmons setting a fierce approach pace for Lidl-Trek.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-the-final-climb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>The final climb<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b814485f-e959-4d48-b953-f489de46053a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As the road ramped up, Seixas soon lost the wheel, along with Tuckwell, but the pair dangled rather than dropped for a good couple of kilometres.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso ignited the attacks 6.7km from the top. At first, Jorgenson\u2019s teammate Ben Tullett marked it before dropping back for his leader, who was joined by Del Toro, Johanessen, and Uijdtebroeks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Further back, Bisiaux was pacing Seixas in a group that also contained Tuckwell, Skjelmose, Cristian Rodriguez (XDS Astana) and Jose Felix Parra (Caja Rural).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When Bisiaux pulled over 5km from home, 38 seconds down on Ayuso and 23 down on the Del Toro group, Seixas grimaced and pushed on, soon dropping Tuckwell and the other members of his group apart from Skjelmose. He started to reduce the gap to those out in front, but Del Toro very soon turned the race on its head, attacking 4.5km from the top.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17c94489-7176-430d-a2d0-18cb9c66cd21\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NFh2ebr6LT3cuQEx8yRQA7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Juan Ayuso and Isaac del Toro <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8f50dd56-4d01-4a25-a585-705e6659c7f6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro marched clear and steadily closed the gap to Ayuso, making the junction with 1.7km to go. It looked like the pair might combine together, but after a short breather, Del Toro kicked again and was quickly alone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso could see Del Toro on the straight but punishingly steep final drag towards the line, but could do nothing about the Mexican\u2019s superiority. Behind, Johanessen attacked and dropped Jorgenson and Uijtdebroeks, stealing three seconds by the top.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And behind them, Skjelmose skipped away from Seixas to take sixth place on the day, with the Frenchman crossing the line in seventh and then almost collapsing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All in all, it was another mad day in what has been a mad race so far, and the maddest thing of all is that Seixas is still in it. In fact, as we go into a short but oh-so brutal four-col mountain finale on Sunday, this race is still wide open.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c74151f7-aa3c-4208-84c6-6bdc11e52a9d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. 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