{"id":2038520,"date":"2026-07-10T10:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T07:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2038520"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T07:39:23","slug":"you-just-want-to-bury-yourself-in-a-hole-and-hide-away-tom-pidcocks-tour-de-france-hopes-dashed-amid-tourmalet-torment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2038520","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;You just want to bury yourself in a hole and hide away&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France hopes dashed amid Tourmalet torment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NuqpdwV5fBrKfN86iq9DcL-2001-80.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\/386TMaXdZFb92USQytLW6o-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/386TMaXdZFb92USQytLW6o-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: Long-range attack and crash sees the yellow jersey change hands on mountainous stage 6 of the Tour de France.\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\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-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\">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                                    Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar asserts dominance with long-range attack on Col du Tourmalet for stage 6 victory and retakes yellow jersey\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\/sGA3QBmZQ8wsk8qq2kpxiJ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGA3QBmZQ8wsk8qq2kpxiJ-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                                    Jonas Vingegaard avoids Tour de France disaster, scrambles to finish on teammate&#8217;s bike after late crash chaos\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>\nTeams &amp; 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on the Col du Tourmalet as he struggled to stay in contact with the GC favourites on stage 6 of the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>The Pinarello-Q36.5 leader was off the back of the GC group before Tadej Poga\u010dar launched his stage-winning attack, and he wasn&#8217;t part of the chase group that formed behind the new race leader and his great rival Jonas Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebd3c3e2-7c48-11f1-a30f-f7ca86e6b8be-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Instead, he raced home in 15th place alongside Jordan Jegat, Harold Tejada, and Ilan Van Wilder, ceding 8:18 to Poga\u010dar, and he now lies 15th overall at 9:50 off the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I didn&#8217;t see his attack. I was already dropped,&#8221; Pidcock told <em>TNT Sports <\/em>after the stage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I was very thankful to have Chris Harper there looking after me. 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I just don&#8217;t have it on the long climbs. I went as hard as I could, and we&#8217;ll see what I can do the rest of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock said that he knew Poga\u010dar would put in a big attack on stage 6, the first real mountain stage of the Tour, even going so far as to say that the world champion could win the Tour de France on the Tourmalet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VswCSNVMZMGd2L45c23kxj\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VswCSNVMZMGd2L45c23kxj 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<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-23a75cfc-7c53-11f1-94b5-d5f7bdb58432\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">LIVE<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Tour de France stage 7 \u2013 follow along<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-23a75dec-7c53-11f1-ae03-e9eb0628b22a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Obviously, with 15 stages left to run, that hasn&#8217;t been confirmed, but he already enjoys a 2:42 advantage over Vingegaard, so he&#8217;s now the overwhelming favourite to come out on top in Paris.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I knew that was going to happen today,&#8221; Pidcock said. &#8220;They wanted to keep the jersey the day they lost it, and they didn&#8217;t manage it. Now it&#8217;s like four rest days for him.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think today was all the cards on the table and I said this morning &#8216;Today, Tadej can win the Tour de France&#8217; and with two minutes, yeah\u2026&#8221;<\/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\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-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\">Tom Pidcock suffers Tour de France setback, forced to scrap Tour de Suisse<\/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\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-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\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t sleep long because I was so excited&#8217; \u2013 Despite flashbacks and an early wake-up, Tadej Poga\u010dar takes complete control of Tour de France on first mountain stage<\/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\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-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\">&#8216;Mentally, it&#8217;s super challenging&#8217; \u2013 Despite successful comeback from ravine crash, Tom Pidcock still isn&#8217;t back at his best ahead of Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock, who famously won a Tour stage four years ago on L&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez, said that he still has goals for this year&#8217;s Tour, even if a challenge at the top of the GC standings has fallen by the wayside.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hopes were high after his podium finish at last year&#8217;s Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a but Pidcock indicated that his preparation for the Tour, especially for riding long climbs such as the Tourmalet, hasn&#8217;t been ideal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope to get better and better,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The biggest thing for me is the difficulty on the long climbs, and then crashing in Catalunya and missing the mountain stages, getting sick for a week and missing Suisse. 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Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-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; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t sleep long because I was so excited&#8217; \u2013 Despite flashbacks and an early wake-up, Tadej Poga\u010dar takes complete control of Tour de France on first mountain stage<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-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; 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Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-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\">Baptiste Veistroffer has become the breakaway hero this Tour de France needs<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz are putting on a happy face at the Tour de France, but I&#8217;m not really buying it \u2013 is anyone?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-320-80.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; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baptiste Veistroffer has become the breakaway hero this Tour de France needs<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-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&#8217;m not used to having to sprint for the win, so that was scary&#8217; 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I just don&#8217;t have it on the long climbs. I went as hard as I could, and we&#8217;ll see what I can do the rest of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock said that he knew Poga\u010dar would put in a big attack on stage 6, the first real mountain stage of the Tour, even going so far as to say that the world champion could win the Tour de France on the Tourmalet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VswCSNVMZMGd2L45c23kxj\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VswCSNVMZMGd2L45c23kxj 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<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-23a75cfc-7c53-11f1-94b5-d5f7bdb58432\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">LIVE<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Tour de France stage 7 \u2013 follow along<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-23a75dec-7c53-11f1-ae03-e9eb0628b22a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Obviously, with 15 stages left to run, that hasn&#8217;t been confirmed, but he already enjoys a 2:42 advantage over Vingegaard, so he&#8217;s now the overwhelming favourite to come out on top in Paris.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I knew that was going to happen today,&#8221; Pidcock said. &#8220;They wanted to keep the jersey the day they lost it, and they didn&#8217;t manage it. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Not the day I wanted&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard dealt major blow by Tadej Poga\u010dar but insists he will improve at the Tour de France<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6JApQy4BnZ4mE4bySBtsJj-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\">Tom Pidcock suffers Tour de France setback, forced to scrap Tour de Suisse<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EEiBvRqXfPGZuQGT3HY7rn-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\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t sleep long because I was so excited&#8217; \u2013 Despite flashbacks and an early wake-up, Tadej Poga\u010dar takes complete control of Tour de France on first mountain stage<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nc4DtMUdjAFBDM9H6VMa7U-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\">&#8216;Mentally, it&#8217;s super challenging&#8217; \u2013 Despite successful comeback from ravine crash, Tom Pidcock still isn&#8217;t back at his best ahead of Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-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\">Baptiste Veistroffer has become the breakaway hero this Tour de France needs<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz are putting on a happy face at the Tour de France, but I&#8217;m not really buying it \u2013 is anyone?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/959MkazUCwnWPad37jYS87-320-80.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\">&#8216;I always love watching the sprints&#8217; &#8211; Caleb Ewan analyses the Tour de France sprint in Bordeaux<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5zoEPprDoj4hnt8AEnmTE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5zoEPprDoj4hnt8AEnmTE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5zoEPprDoj4hnt8AEnmTE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5zoEPprDoj4hnt8AEnmTE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5zoEPprDoj4hnt8AEnmTE-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\">&#8216;My body temperature is probably cooler than any Tour before&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar stresses importance of UAE&#8217;s hydration and nutrition changes in reaching new level at Tour de France<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EAoPjZGvfkRB2aL3VVjyZS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EAoPjZGvfkRB2aL3VVjyZS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EAoPjZGvfkRB2aL3VVjyZS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EAoPjZGvfkRB2aL3VVjyZS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EAoPjZGvfkRB2aL3VVjyZS-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\">&#8216;That&#8217;s just not how it should be&#8217; \u2013 Jasper Philipsen well short of sprinting speed as Alpecin-Premier Tech roll out old-fashioned lead-out train at Tour de France<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y4ak7nB6FbUdC8fbB8FTgX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y4ak7nB6FbUdC8fbB8FTgX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y4ak7nB6FbUdC8fbB8FTgX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y4ak7nB6FbUdC8fbB8FTgX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y4ak7nB6FbUdC8fbB8FTgX-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was 50\/50 if I was good enough&#8217; &#8211; Neilson Powless closes &#8216;nasty chapter&#8217; of knee surgery with stage win at Tour of Austria<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3v4sFXid22hH2BLxyKTHW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3v4sFXid22hH2BLxyKTHW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3v4sFXid22hH2BLxyKTHW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3v4sFXid22hH2BLxyKTHW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3v4sFXid22hH2BLxyKTHW-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\">European champion Erica Magnaldi scores latest gravel win with Italian National Championships title<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GxeeApsxUPRuoDrj5mN4EH-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\">Baptiste Veistroffer has become the breakaway hero this Tour de France needs<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BDymtCYrYBQqaxnTEvQHBJ-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&#8217;m not used to having to sprint for the win, so that was scary&#8217; 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In these situations you just want to bury yourself in a hole and hide away.<\/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\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QVvDoPnNswd7fkVH79dqSE-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\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve done such a hard race in such heat before&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock unable to challenge in punchy Tour de France finale after being &#8216;cooked&#8217; by searing temperatures<\/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\/fy5GQvvEoTovKqsMLscC9L-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fy5GQvvEoTovKqsMLscC9L-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\">&#8216;The first goal is to enjoy the Tour de France&#8217; \u2013 Chasing GC not the only ambition for Tom Pidcock on return to cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/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\/v9WaevQmcEkBWEHmE4VLrj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v9WaevQmcEkBWEHmE4VLrj-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\">&#8216;Not the day I wanted&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard dealt major blow by Tadej Poga\u010dar but insists he will improve at the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was very tough. 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I went as hard as I could, and we&#8217;ll see what I can do the rest of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock said that he knew Poga\u010dar would put in a big attack on stage 6, the first real mountain stage of the Tour, even going so far as to say that the world champion could win the Tour de France on the Tourmalet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VswCSNVMZMGd2L45c23kxj\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VswCSNVMZMGd2L45c23kxj 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<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-23a75cfc-7c53-11f1-94b5-d5f7bdb58432\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">LIVE<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Tour de France stage 7 \u2013 follow along<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-23a75dec-7c53-11f1-ae03-e9eb0628b22a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Obviously, with 15 stages left to run, that hasn&#8217;t been confirmed, but he already enjoys a 2:42 advantage over Vingegaard, so he&#8217;s now the overwhelming favourite to come out on top in Paris.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I knew that was going to happen today,&#8221; Pidcock said. &#8220;They wanted to keep the jersey the day they lost it, and they didn&#8217;t manage it. 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Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/you-just-want-to-bury-yourself-in-a-hole-and-hide-away-tom-pidcocks-tour-de-france-hopes-dashed-amid-tourmalet-torment\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NuqpdwV5fBrKfN86iq9DcL-2001-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 As it happened: Long-range attack and crash sees the yellow jersey change hands on mountainous stage 6 of the Tour de France. 2 Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar asserts dominance with long-range attack on Col du Tourmalet for stage 6 victory and retakes yellow jersey 3 Jonas Vingegaard avoids Tour de [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2038520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2038520"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038520\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2038520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2038520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2038520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}