{"id":2042923,"date":"2026-07-13T16:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042923"},"modified":"2026-07-13T16:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:40:55","slug":"pained-exhausted-and-doused-with-water-faces-of-the-first-week-of-the-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042923","title":{"rendered":"Pained, exhausted, and doused with water \u2013 Faces of the first week of the Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BVGG6sVKFKsyDezoKNnjHJ-1912-80.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\/2V967amJnedskdrpB7C2bh-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2V967amJnedskdrpB7C2bh-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                                    &#8216;Thanks to the GC contenders for this respect&#8217; 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Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures have risen high into the 30s Celsius and stayed there as the peloton has rolled over the Pyrenees and into the southern French furnace, placing extraordinary demands on the riders.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5ce1c84a-7de3-11f1-baaf-cbcc91e4b94c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And it&#8217;s not as if the racing has slowed down. Even in the heat, we&#8217;ve had aggressive, high-stakes action on most days, so Monday&#8217;s first rest day was well earned.<\/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 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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\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e5f9f660-7ed4-11f1-8e3f-41ebcc8e5902\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar hunches over his handlebars looking completely spent after a massive solo win on stage 6 over the Col du Tourmalet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1c9ee-7de3-11f1-8b79-73362092f038\" 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\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Marco Frigo pours a bottle of water on his face &#8211; a common sight at this year&#8217;s Tour <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15b4a-7eda-11f1-bcb8-4515ab890631\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Marco Frigo pours a bottle of water on his face &#8211; a common sight at this year&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ca70-7de3-11f1-b20e-8d010e1ac3bf\" 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\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Not so common are blocks of ice this big, but Jonas Abrahamsen did eventually squeeze this in <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15bc2-7eda-11f1-b932-99285912cac2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Not so common are blocks of ice this big, but Jonas Abrahamsen did eventually squeeze this in<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cae8-7de3-11f1-a1cb-6b2a0f04a9b6\" 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\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">It was a miserable and short-lived Tour for the unlucky Arnaud De Lie, who got sick again ahead of the start and abandoned on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15c30-7eda-11f1-8598-6951c1265193\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It was a miserable and short-lived Tour for the unlucky Arnaud De Lie, who got sick again ahead of the start and abandoned on stage 4<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cb6a-7de3-11f1-ba25-7f95ecb60560\" 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\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonas Vingegaard suffers on the Col du Tourmalet \u2013 the day his hopes were dashed <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15c9e-7eda-11f1-bfd7-494dfc680e07\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard suffers on the Col du Tourmalet \u2013 the day his hopes were dashed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cbe2-7de3-11f1-b936-77d813a4ada0\" 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\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Olav Kooij proves Decathlon CMA CGM are not all about the young Paul Seixas with his win on stage 5 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15d0c-7eda-11f1-bb47-fdc8e3c3ff43\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Olav Kooij proves Decathlon CMA CGM are not all about the young Paul Seixas with his win on stage 5<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cc5a-7de3-11f1-807b-976084b80018\" 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\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel feels the heat, but warmed into the race and took out a fine win on stage 9 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15d84-7eda-11f1-aeac-574865e6bb08\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Mathieu van der Poel feels the heat, but warmed into the race and took out a fine win on stage 9<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ccdc-7de3-11f1-86e2-1b2642db699d\" 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\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Quinn Simmons is not too hot to keep his moustache \u2013 he played a key role in Mads Pedersen&#8217;s breakaway victory on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15e06-7eda-11f1-8a48-9fc9980c5df5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Quinn Simmons is not too hot to keep his moustache \u2013 he played a key role in Mads Pedersen&#8217;s breakaway victory on stage 4<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cd54-7de3-11f1-b107-79ed7295175a\" 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\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Breakaway start Baptiste Veistroffer wears a cool expression \u2013 probably because that bucket hat is full of ice cubes <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15e88-7eda-11f1-b657-35837dee739e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Breakaway start Baptiste Veistroffer wears a cool expression \u2013 probably because that bucket hat is full of ice cubes<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cdcc-7de3-11f1-a51f-c558f6596402\" 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\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">As well as the heat, the body doesn&#8217;t want to be using energy to heal wounds, but that&#8217;s the reality for Jasper Stuyven <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15f00-7eda-11f1-86a9-2318bc77fe29\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>As well as the heat, the body doesn&#8217;t want to be using energy to heal wounds, but that&#8217;s the reality for Jasper Stuyven<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ce44-7de3-11f1-be76-af015599825f\" 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\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ice lollies are performance nutrition too in these conditions <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15f8c-7eda-11f1-989a-491d9b5cbcc2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Ice lollies are performance nutrition too in these conditions<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cf02-7de3-11f1-a984-4f7fdf186331\" 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\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tim Merlier collapses on a random set of stairs after his second stage win <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d160f4-7eda-11f1-b916-01a1296a9d4b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Tim Merlier collapses on a random set of stairs after his second stage win<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d006-7de3-11f1-b887-6105d8efe23a\" 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\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Amid reports of illnesses, we&#8217;ve seen a few riders masking up as a precautious \u2013 19-year-old rising star Paul Seixas was among them <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16176-7eda-11f1-98c0-b99a1387fd70\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Amid reports of illnesses, we&#8217;ve seen a few riders masking up as a precautious \u2013 19-year-old rising star Paul Seixas was among them<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d088-7de3-11f1-8899-ff2b368c6972\" 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\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonas Vingegaard looks blankly into the middle-distance after a day spent in the yellow jersey on stage 2 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d161ee-7eda-11f1-b590-7b0165bad456\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard looks blankly into the middle-distance after a day spent in the yellow jersey on stage 2<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d100-7de3-11f1-9458-891d89faaf71\" 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\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Torstein Traaen wore the yellow jersey but that stint &#8211; and his race as a whole &#8211; was short-lived due to a crash on the descent of the Tourmalet <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16266-7eda-11f1-83e6-d9a85e11e16a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Torstein Traaen wore the yellow jersey but that stint &#8211; and his race as a whole &#8211; was short-lived due to a crash on the descent of the Tourmalet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d178-7de3-11f1-95ed-d151ff2ccbc0\" 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\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Remco Evenepoel gives a questioning look \u2013 his race so far has been dominated by the questions he posed of his teammate Florian Lipowitz, and the leadership tensions that are bubbling away <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d162de-7eda-11f1-a878-e392eea1fab4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel gives a questioning look \u2013 his race so far has been dominated by the questions he posed of his teammate Florian Lipowitz, and the leadership tensions that are bubbling away<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d1f0-7de3-11f1-99f4-835dfa51bb0f\" 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\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Another bottle of water goes over the head <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16356-7eda-11f1-a199-a1802e23ba3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Another bottle of water goes over the head<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-87d163ce-7eda-11f1-a2ea-27bea0b05912\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. 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Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/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\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s always been hot at the Tour de France but it&#8217;s never this hot&#8217; &#8211; Riders set to face temperatures of 37\u00b0C at stage 4 finish in Foix<\/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\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-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 can&#8217;t immediately remember a tougher edition&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson suffers in the Tour de France heat<\/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\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-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;When we started, I had a full headache&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar lets Tour de France yellow jersey go to the breakaway after uncomfortably hot stage 4<\/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\/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; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#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><\/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>\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\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-320-80.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;It could be a lot worse&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard sheds another 44 seconds to Tadej Poga\u010dar on stage 10 as Tour de France lead gets further away<\/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\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-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 and Matteo Jorgenson crash on Tour de France descent of Puy Mary<\/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\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-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\">Early sprint stage win for Decathlon &#8216;takes a huge amount of pressure off&#8217; teenage leader Paul Seixas in second half of 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\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-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\">Multiple teams complain about Tour de France rest day hotels as riders forced to sleep outside in Massif Central<\/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\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-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;Poga\u010dar is just a freak of nature&#8217; \u2013 Tobias Halland Johannessen on the search for success in a Tour de France dominated by one man<\/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\/5675Zjt2LPA2r3i4Ga7LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5675Zjt2LPA2r3i4Ga7LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5675Zjt2LPA2r3i4Ga7LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5675Zjt2LPA2r3i4Ga7LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5675Zjt2LPA2r3i4Ga7LX-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;Without Remco going for the overall, you feel more free&#8217; \u2013 Valentin Paret-Peintre enjoys extra liberty to aim high in the mountains of 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>\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 Features<\/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\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset 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\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I can&#8217;t understand why UAE Team Emirates-XRG are riding so much, but Poga\u010dar is so good that he will correct any mistakes in the Alps &#8211; 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Riders\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Pained, exhausted, and doused with water \u2013 Faces of the first week of the Tour de France<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatilda Price <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-13T16:40:55Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">It has been a gruelling start to the 2026 edition, as is evident in these close-up shots of the riders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" 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-[color: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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Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures have risen high into the 30s Celsius and stayed there as the peloton has rolled over the Pyrenees and into the southern French furnace, placing extraordinary demands on the riders.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5ce1c84a-7de3-11f1-baaf-cbcc91e4b94c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And it&#8217;s not as if the racing has slowed down. Even in the heat, we&#8217;ve had aggressive, high-stakes action on most days, so Monday&#8217;s first rest day was well earned.<\/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 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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\">As the peloton pauses and nervously opens their weather apps for week two, we take a look back at the exertions of the opening week of the 2026 Tour, told through the riders&#8217; faces captured by our photographers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1c96c-7de3-11f1-8116-9b40b7313b9d\" 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\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e5f9f660-7ed4-11f1-8e3f-41ebcc8e5902\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar hunches over his handlebars looking completely spent after a massive solo win on stage 6 over the Col du Tourmalet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1c9ee-7de3-11f1-8b79-73362092f038\" 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\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Marco Frigo pours a bottle of water on his face &#8211; a common sight at this year&#8217;s Tour <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15b4a-7eda-11f1-bcb8-4515ab890631\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Marco Frigo pours a bottle of water on his face &#8211; a common sight at this year&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ca70-7de3-11f1-b20e-8d010e1ac3bf\" 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\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Not so common are blocks of ice this big, but Jonas Abrahamsen did eventually squeeze this in <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15bc2-7eda-11f1-b932-99285912cac2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Not so common are blocks of ice this big, but Jonas Abrahamsen did eventually squeeze this in<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cae8-7de3-11f1-a1cb-6b2a0f04a9b6\" 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\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">It was a miserable and short-lived Tour for the unlucky Arnaud De Lie, who got sick again ahead of the start and abandoned on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15c30-7eda-11f1-8598-6951c1265193\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It was a miserable and short-lived Tour for the unlucky Arnaud De Lie, who got sick again ahead of the start and abandoned on stage 4<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cb6a-7de3-11f1-ba25-7f95ecb60560\" 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\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonas Vingegaard suffers on the Col du Tourmalet \u2013 the day his hopes were dashed <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15c9e-7eda-11f1-bfd7-494dfc680e07\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard suffers on the Col du Tourmalet \u2013 the day his hopes were dashed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cbe2-7de3-11f1-b936-77d813a4ada0\" 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\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Olav Kooij proves Decathlon CMA CGM are not all about the young Paul Seixas with his win on stage 5 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15d0c-7eda-11f1-bb47-fdc8e3c3ff43\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Olav Kooij proves Decathlon CMA CGM are not all about the young Paul Seixas with his win on stage 5<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cc5a-7de3-11f1-807b-976084b80018\" 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\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel feels the heat, but warmed into the race and took out a fine win on stage 9 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15d84-7eda-11f1-aeac-574865e6bb08\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Mathieu van der Poel feels the heat, but warmed into the race and took out a fine win on stage 9<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ccdc-7de3-11f1-86e2-1b2642db699d\" 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\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Quinn Simmons is not too hot to keep his moustache \u2013 he played a key role in Mads Pedersen&#8217;s breakaway victory on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15e06-7eda-11f1-8a48-9fc9980c5df5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Quinn Simmons is not too hot to keep his moustache \u2013 he played a key role in Mads Pedersen&#8217;s breakaway victory on stage 4<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cd54-7de3-11f1-b107-79ed7295175a\" 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\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Breakaway start Baptiste Veistroffer wears a cool expression \u2013 probably because that bucket hat is full of ice cubes <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15e88-7eda-11f1-b657-35837dee739e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Breakaway start Baptiste Veistroffer wears a cool expression \u2013 probably because that bucket hat is full of ice cubes<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cdcc-7de3-11f1-a51f-c558f6596402\" 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\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">As well as the heat, the body doesn&#8217;t want to be using energy to heal wounds, but that&#8217;s the reality for Jasper Stuyven <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15f00-7eda-11f1-86a9-2318bc77fe29\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>As well as the heat, the body doesn&#8217;t want to be using energy to heal wounds, but that&#8217;s the reality for Jasper Stuyven<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ce44-7de3-11f1-be76-af015599825f\" 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\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ice lollies are performance nutrition too in these conditions <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15f8c-7eda-11f1-989a-491d9b5cbcc2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Ice lollies are performance nutrition too in these conditions<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cf02-7de3-11f1-a984-4f7fdf186331\" 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\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tim Merlier collapses on a random set of stairs after his second stage win <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d160f4-7eda-11f1-b916-01a1296a9d4b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Tim Merlier collapses on a random set of stairs after his second stage win<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d006-7de3-11f1-b887-6105d8efe23a\" 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\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Amid reports of illnesses, we&#8217;ve seen a few riders masking up as a precautious \u2013 19-year-old rising star Paul Seixas was among them <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16176-7eda-11f1-98c0-b99a1387fd70\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Amid reports of illnesses, we&#8217;ve seen a few riders masking up as a precautious \u2013 19-year-old rising star Paul Seixas was among them<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d088-7de3-11f1-8899-ff2b368c6972\" 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\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonas Vingegaard looks blankly into the middle-distance after a day spent in the yellow jersey on stage 2 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d161ee-7eda-11f1-b590-7b0165bad456\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard looks blankly into the middle-distance after a day spent in the yellow jersey on stage 2<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d100-7de3-11f1-9458-891d89faaf71\" 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\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Torstein Traaen wore the yellow jersey but that stint &#8211; and his race as a whole &#8211; was short-lived due to a crash on the descent of the Tourmalet <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16266-7eda-11f1-83e6-d9a85e11e16a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Torstein Traaen wore the yellow jersey but that stint &#8211; and his race as a whole &#8211; was short-lived due to a crash on the descent of the Tourmalet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d178-7de3-11f1-95ed-d151ff2ccbc0\" 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\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Remco Evenepoel gives a questioning look \u2013 his race so far has been dominated by the questions he posed of his teammate Florian Lipowitz, and the leadership tensions that are bubbling away <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d162de-7eda-11f1-a878-e392eea1fab4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel gives a questioning look \u2013 his race so far has been dominated by the questions he posed of his teammate Florian Lipowitz, and the leadership tensions that are bubbling away<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d1f0-7de3-11f1-99f4-835dfa51bb0f\" 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\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Another bottle of water goes over the head <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16356-7eda-11f1-a199-a1802e23ba3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Another bottle of water goes over the head<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-87d163ce-7eda-11f1-a2ea-27bea0b05912\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/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\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-150-80.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\">In this extreme heat there&#8217;s less room to hide, it&#8217;s like you&#8217;re at altitude and some riders adapt better than others &#8211; Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/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\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-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;It&#8217;s always been hot at the Tour de France but it&#8217;s never this hot&#8217; &#8211; Riders set to face temperatures of 37\u00b0C at stage 4 finish in Foix<\/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\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-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 can&#8217;t immediately remember a tougher edition&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson suffers in the Tour de France heat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-HKQSHrBvdbDH8spEs4e3YJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-HKQSHrBvdbDH8spEs4e3YJ 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>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-HKQSHrBvdbDH8spEs4e3YJ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-HKQSHrBvdbDH8spEs4e3YJ 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__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Matilda Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. 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Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/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\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s always been hot at the Tour de France but it&#8217;s never this hot&#8217; &#8211; Riders set to face temperatures of 37\u00b0C at stage 4 finish in Foix<\/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\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-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 can&#8217;t immediately remember a tougher edition&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson suffers in the Tour de France heat<\/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\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RX5JFThbpnDMm4BSa75iUT-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;When we started, I had a full headache&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar lets Tour de France yellow jersey go to the breakaway after uncomfortably hot stage 4<\/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\/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; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#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><\/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>\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\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JckirvnjsQA8uGQFxTWeb7-320-80.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;It could be a lot worse&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard sheds another 44 seconds to Tadej Poga\u010dar on stage 10 as Tour de France lead gets further away<\/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\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZoLW7qSgCBQNPWGqwciqUN-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 and Matteo Jorgenson crash on Tour de France descent of Puy Mary<\/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\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTCf9ruRbvkLBF2zvJ48UQ-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\">Early sprint stage win for Decathlon &#8216;takes a huge amount of pressure off&#8217; teenage leader Paul Seixas in second half of 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\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oPNzsyu5XVysLMRWfSB6fP-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\">Multiple teams complain about Tour de France rest day hotels as riders forced to sleep outside in Massif Central<\/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\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8meR93TUGBxBax529GfhSK-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;Without Remco going for the overall, you feel more free&#8217; \u2013 Valentin Paret-Peintre enjoys extra liberty to aim high in the mountains of 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>\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 Features<\/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\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset 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\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I can&#8217;t understand why UAE Team Emirates-XRG are riding so much, but Poga\u010dar is so good that he will correct any mistakes in the Alps &#8211; Sean Kelly&#8217;s Tour column<\/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\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">In this extreme heat there&#8217;s less room to hide, it&#8217;s like you&#8217;re at altitude and some riders adapt better than others &#8211; Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/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\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Don&#8217;t be surprised by Poga\u010dar&#8217;s early dominance, history shows it&#8217;s how every serial Tour de France winner succeeds &#8211; 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Even in the heat, we&#8217;ve had aggressive, high-stakes action on most days, so Monday&#8217;s first rest day was well earned.<\/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 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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\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/orysjyHkCYPrzdXoHjqMtC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e5f9f660-7ed4-11f1-8e3f-41ebcc8e5902\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar hunches over his handlebars looking completely spent after a massive solo win on stage 6 over the Col du Tourmalet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1c9ee-7de3-11f1-8b79-73362092f038\" 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\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HeWpdUXnLSstBBmm2hr3nC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Marco Frigo pours a bottle of water on his face &#8211; a common sight at this year&#8217;s Tour <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15b4a-7eda-11f1-bcb8-4515ab890631\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Marco Frigo pours a bottle of water on his face &#8211; a common sight at this year&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ca70-7de3-11f1-b20e-8d010e1ac3bf\" 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\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n6gW4tpsYoTxpH8stbWagC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Not so common are blocks of ice this big, but Jonas Abrahamsen did eventually squeeze this in <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15bc2-7eda-11f1-b932-99285912cac2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Not so common are blocks of ice this big, but Jonas Abrahamsen did eventually squeeze this in<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cae8-7de3-11f1-a1cb-6b2a0f04a9b6\" 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\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tB4wRSGeJAy8RbBe35jcC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">It was a miserable and short-lived Tour for the unlucky Arnaud De Lie, who got sick again ahead of the start and abandoned on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15c30-7eda-11f1-8598-6951c1265193\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It was a miserable and short-lived Tour for the unlucky Arnaud De Lie, who got sick again ahead of the start and abandoned on stage 4<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cb6a-7de3-11f1-ba25-7f95ecb60560\" 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\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxYPyqn3EDPPwqK95ekPaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonas Vingegaard suffers on the Col du Tourmalet \u2013 the day his hopes were dashed <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15c9e-7eda-11f1-bfd7-494dfc680e07\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard suffers on the Col du Tourmalet \u2013 the day his hopes were dashed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cbe2-7de3-11f1-b936-77d813a4ada0\" 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\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KPNXbgnGq5odg7ZoEsjMZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Olav Kooij proves Decathlon CMA CGM are not all about the young Paul Seixas with his win on stage 5 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15d0c-7eda-11f1-bb47-fdc8e3c3ff43\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Olav Kooij proves Decathlon CMA CGM are not all about the young Paul Seixas with his win on stage 5<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cc5a-7de3-11f1-807b-976084b80018\" 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\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8ofPAm8LCoTAWgW6Q9TMuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel feels the heat, but warmed into the race and took out a fine win on stage 9 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15d84-7eda-11f1-aeac-574865e6bb08\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Mathieu van der Poel feels the heat, but warmed into the race and took out a fine win on stage 9<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ccdc-7de3-11f1-86e2-1b2642db699d\" 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\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGYhW2ccexKMkQQQZC7DZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Quinn Simmons is not too hot to keep his moustache \u2013 he played a key role in Mads Pedersen&#8217;s breakaway victory on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15e06-7eda-11f1-8a48-9fc9980c5df5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Quinn Simmons is not too hot to keep his moustache \u2013 he played a key role in Mads Pedersen&#8217;s breakaway victory on stage 4<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cd54-7de3-11f1-b107-79ed7295175a\" 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\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9b6PGQ8rQ3L53DmwUNeWTC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Breakaway start Baptiste Veistroffer wears a cool expression \u2013 probably because that bucket hat is full of ice cubes <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15e88-7eda-11f1-b657-35837dee739e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Breakaway start Baptiste Veistroffer wears a cool expression \u2013 probably because that bucket hat is full of ice cubes<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cdcc-7de3-11f1-a51f-c558f6596402\" 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\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtMW8GUYz2NHG98sk6a9KC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">As well as the heat, the body doesn&#8217;t want to be using energy to heal wounds, but that&#8217;s the reality for Jasper Stuyven <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15f00-7eda-11f1-86a9-2318bc77fe29\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>As well as the heat, the body doesn&#8217;t want to be using energy to heal wounds, but that&#8217;s the reality for Jasper Stuyven<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1ce44-7de3-11f1-be76-af015599825f\" 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\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JPZHaU9bJr9wU5kbaZQ3FC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ice lollies are performance nutrition too in these conditions <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d15f8c-7eda-11f1-989a-491d9b5cbcc2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Ice lollies are performance nutrition too in these conditions<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1cf02-7de3-11f1-a984-4f7fdf186331\" 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\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j2S3fTw6FCWcR9rotqhxAC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tim Merlier collapses on a random set of stairs after his second stage win <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d160f4-7eda-11f1-b916-01a1296a9d4b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Tim Merlier collapses on a random set of stairs after his second stage win<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d006-7de3-11f1-b887-6105d8efe23a\" 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\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r6sP38xUqZkSL53sdzkS8C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Amid reports of illnesses, we&#8217;ve seen a few riders masking up as a precautious \u2013 19-year-old rising star Paul Seixas was among them <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16176-7eda-11f1-98c0-b99a1387fd70\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Amid reports of illnesses, we&#8217;ve seen a few riders masking up as a precautious \u2013 19-year-old rising star Paul Seixas was among them<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d088-7de3-11f1-8899-ff2b368c6972\" 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\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yp8KgzgmxcxpUHJgzE7p5C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonas Vingegaard looks blankly into the middle-distance after a day spent in the yellow jersey on stage 2 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d161ee-7eda-11f1-b590-7b0165bad456\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard looks blankly into the middle-distance after a day spent in the yellow jersey on stage 2<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d100-7de3-11f1-9458-891d89faaf71\" 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\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVSGGVUubNP8Ra3wmbd5C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Torstein Traaen wore the yellow jersey but that stint &#8211; and his race as a whole &#8211; was short-lived due to a crash on the descent of the Tourmalet <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16266-7eda-11f1-83e6-d9a85e11e16a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Torstein Traaen wore the yellow jersey but that stint &#8211; and his race as a whole &#8211; was short-lived due to a crash on the descent of the Tourmalet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d178-7de3-11f1-95ed-d151ff2ccbc0\" 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\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhNae56ZoVV6G9sPknsExB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Remco Evenepoel gives a questioning look \u2013 his race so far has been dominated by the questions he posed of his teammate Florian Lipowitz, and the leadership tensions that are bubbling away <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d162de-7eda-11f1-a878-e392eea1fab4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel gives a questioning look \u2013 his race so far has been dominated by the questions he posed of his teammate Florian Lipowitz, and the leadership tensions that are bubbling away<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5ce1d1f0-7de3-11f1-99f4-835dfa51bb0f\" 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\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-2000-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nma4dM4gEtgkkQ4RDJLPZC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Another bottle of water goes over the head <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-87d16356-7eda-11f1-a199-a1802e23ba3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Another bottle of water goes over the head<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-87d163ce-7eda-11f1-a2ea-27bea0b05912\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. 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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<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\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-150-80.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\">In this extreme heat there&#8217;s less room to hide, it&#8217;s like you&#8217;re at altitude and some riders adapt better than others &#8211; Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/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\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LLLQ9FMvzwQzCS7VB6bHhW-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;It&#8217;s always been hot at the Tour de France but it&#8217;s never this hot&#8217; &#8211; Riders set to face temperatures of 37\u00b0C at stage 4 finish in Foix<\/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\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBqyv44iWHJwxegRyEp5fm-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 can&#8217;t immediately remember a tougher edition&#8217; 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