{"id":2050278,"date":"2026-07-18T17:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T14:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2050278"},"modified":"2026-07-18T17:09:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T14:09:50","slug":"probably-a-mistake-tom-pidcock-tumbles-back-down-the-tour-de-france-top-10-after-more-breakaway-antics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2050278","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Probably a mistake&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock tumbles back down the Tour de France top 10 after more breakaway antics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-2000-80.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\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-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                                    Tour de France GC standings: Race leader extends gaps as maiden Col du Haag climb tightens battle for podium\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g93dfxbmpUCM2Z5ZjfRJXQ-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging bunch on Tour de France stage 9 as former world champion wins in Ussel\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aUZGFkr3rDhTqjXbqj5iCP-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aUZGFkr3rDhTqjXbqj5iCP-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: GC race explodes into life on the climbs of the Massif Central during stage 10 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; 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Pidcock was dropped from the main GC group on the final climb of the Col du Haag went on to lose nearly three minutes to most of the contenders for the podium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI jumped across to the break \u2013 probably a mistake, with that last climb,\u201d Pidcock said. \u201cBut you know, whatever.\u201d<\/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\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-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;He&#8217;s becoming a bit dangerous&#8217; 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Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t change gear&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock explains electronic shifter issues that hampered sprint from Tour de France breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"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\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve ever crashed in a Grand Tour before&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock bashed up but relatively unscathed after crashing on descent during 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\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-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;Paul Seixas mania has begun&#8217; \u2013 Amid French fervour, the great home hope ignites his 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\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-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 suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/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\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-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;It was certainly not a bad day&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard remains upbeat despite latest time loss to Tadej Poga\u010dar on Tour de France stage 14<\/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\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-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;He\u2019s missing a little bit compared to other Tours&#8217; 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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;He&#8217;s becoming a bit dangerous&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team feeling the heat after Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France stage 13 raid<\/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\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-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;You just want to bury yourself in a hole and hide away&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France hopes dashed amid Tourmalet torment<\/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\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-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;Everyone protects their own interests&#8217; &#8211; Bahrain Victorious spearhead pursuit of 57-rider Tour de France breakaway to keep Tom Pidcock at bay<\/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\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t change gear&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock explains electronic shifter issues that hampered sprint from Tour de France breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"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\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve ever crashed in a Grand Tour before&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock bashed up but relatively unscathed after crashing on descent during 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\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjGkbwMqYUcLFPQ9mEKJJd-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;Paul Seixas mania has begun&#8217; \u2013 Amid French fervour, the great home hope ignites his 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\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-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 suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/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\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-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 was certainly not a bad day&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard remains upbeat despite latest time loss to Tadej Poga\u010dar on Tour de France stage 14<\/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\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-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;He&#8217;s becoming a bit dangerous&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team feeling the heat after Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France stage 13 raid<\/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\/uAm9Xw5Wx4k3pj4hUnqqJU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uAm9Xw5Wx4k3pj4hUnqqJU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uAm9Xw5Wx4k3pj4hUnqqJU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uAm9Xw5Wx4k3pj4hUnqqJU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uAm9Xw5Wx4k3pj4hUnqqJU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/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\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztVbKW9tW8iRhQ6y6w7gUX-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 was certainly not a bad day&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard remains upbeat despite latest time loss to Tadej Poga\u010dar on Tour de France stage 14<\/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\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPhXgCnsypVU2YA5UybHiZ-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;He\u2019s missing a little bit compared to other Tours&#8217; 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