{"id":2050503,"date":"2026-07-18T15:49:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2050503"},"modified":"2026-07-18T15:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:49:35","slug":"tour-de-france-tadej-pogacars-late-attack-on-col-du-haag-nabs-solo-stage-14-win-as-isaac-del-toro-outsprints-paul-seixas-and-jonas-vingegaard-to-take-second","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2050503","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s late attack on Col du Haag nabs solo stage 14 win as Isaac del Toro outsprints Paul Seixas and Jonas Vingegaard to take second"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zUqSFBBy9NentUNMfpx4fh-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 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w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 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>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTour de France\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s late attack on Col du Haag nabs solo stage 14 win as Isaac del Toro outsprints Paul Seixas and Jonas Vingegaard to take second<\/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-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Race Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nOwen Rogers <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-18T15:49:35Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n18 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Race leader extends his overall lead, as battle for GC podium tightens while Tom Pidcock drops to ninth on GC <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 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The victory is the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider\u2019s fourth stage win of the race so far, and further extends his overall lead to 4.30.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing the yellow jersey, Poga\u010dar attacked on the brutal slopes of the Col du Haag, 7.2km from the finish line, distancing a group of favourites and building a lead of 24 seconds before reaching the final flatter 6km.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dce9fcfc-8283-11f1-931a-13be3a5a17a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind him, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) joined forces with home favourite Paul Seixas (Decathlon-CMA CGM), though Poga\u010dar\u2019s teammate, Isaac Del Toro, sat on their wheel, eventually taking second place, while the young Frenchman was third.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The win further cemented Poga\u010dar\u2019s grip on the yellow jersey, which has extended to 4.30 over Vingegaard, with Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) rallying to retain third place, 5.04 down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s team was active throughout the race, monitoring their deficit to what was, at first, a huge breakaway group, which once again contained Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) who for a while assumed virtual second place overall. 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They splintered before the final climb, with Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) the last to be caught.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday I must say thanks to all the fans that came to the side of the road because it was really something unforgettable I think, to see all the crowds on the hills on the top of the mountain, it\u2019s just, I\u2019ve never seen something like this, so thanks to all and I think all the cyclists, all the riders have such a massive respect towards each other and I think we all put on a great show and it\u2019s nice to see this kind of racing,\u201d Poga\u010dar said post-stage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While many expected the race leader to attack on the final climb, it was a bit surprising to see the move come so late in the climb. It had to do with his teammate Del Toro, who was dropped on the lower slopes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI know Isaac is not maybe at 100% as him, so I was waiting for the last two kilometres to see if there\u2019s going to be any movement, but actually Decathlon and then Jonas made it a really hard pace on the climb and there was one by one guys dropping and I felt good, so I said I would try the last two kilometres. I know it well and also so much crowd that is gives you additional boost to go to the top. I gave it a go today, I have good feeling so I grabbed it and took the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f8462a-82ca-11f1-9302-3d6df0b4bf6a\" 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\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Second on stage Isaac del Toro congratulates his teammate, stage winner Tadej Poga\u010dar <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-15f847c4-82ca-11f1-b4da-193aaad422d9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One of the big mountain tests of the entire Tour, the 155.3km stage 14 rolled out of Mulhouse, tackling four classified climbs and 3,900m of vertical ascent before the finish at Le Markstein, in the Vosges Mountains.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar blasts away from Jonas Vingegaard on final section of Les Angles ascent for stage 3 victory and yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 of the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Isaac del Toro, Tadej Poga\u010dar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rolling out in a torrential downpour, then suddenly into sunshine, the race stayed together for the opening kilometres, Alpecin-Premier Tech taking control ahead of the day\u2019s intermediate sprint. Sure enough, with his team leading him out, Jasper Philipsen took maximum points, chipping away at Mads Pedersen\u2019s lead in the green jersey competition, the Lidl-Trek rider finishing second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f84828-82ca-11f1-8025-39c95c6d885d\" 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\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Huge crowds greeted the riders on stage 14 from Mulhouse to Le Markstein <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84896-82ca-11f1-887c-5dcd94ba4551\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the sprint done and the ascent of Le Grand Ballon looming, the attacks started, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) making the first move. He was soon joined by teammate Ben Healey as, for the second stage running, a large breakaway formed. This time it contained 38 riders and, as on stage 13, included Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After Friday\u2019s breakaway exploits, Pidcock had started the day fourth overall, just nine seconds from the podium, and his presence up the road ensured the peloton allowed them too much space. With the gap around 1.30, UAE Team Emirates-XRG took control, Nils Pollit leading the way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, just ahead of a downhill half way up the climb, Healey and Pablo Castrillo (Movistar) attacked the break, gaining a small advantage before being caught again.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Other than Carapaz and Healey, EF Education-EasyPost had Alex Baudin and Georg Steinhauser in the break, and with their eyes on the stage win, they set to work trying to extend the breakaway\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f848fa-82ca-11f1-9c20-ab2b2e278d74\" 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\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Uno-X Mobility twins Tobias Halland Johannessen and Anders Halland Johannessen with Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost) in the six-rider break <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f8495e-82ca-11f1-a0b1-db81ffbca224\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Over the top, Carapaz made another move, taking Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) with him, the pair managing to gap the rest of the break on the descent before being joined by Healey and the Halland Johannessen brothers, Tobias and Anders (UNO-X Mobility). They quickly built a lead of 30 seconds over a chasing group of Castrillo, his Movistar teammate Einer Rubio and Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">By this time Pidcock had moved from fourth overall into a virtual second place, pushing Jonas Vingegaard down a spot, but despite this three of his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates in the British rider\u2019s group kept working, maintaining the advantage over the peloton, even though they had dropped to more than one minute behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second category Col du Page came next, the leading group hitting it with 93km to go, their lead over the chasing group unchanged. A puncture saw Arensman dropped, while Rubio reached the leaders, cresting the climb with Pidcock\u2019s group 1.50 behind and the peloton at 3.20.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f849c2-82ca-11f1-a37c-ff8ea357bbcc\" 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\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Bruno Amirail (Visma-Lease a Bike) sets the pace in the chase group with Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) on his wheel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84a26-82ca-11f1-aec5-0b06ad422a97\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Col du Haag was making its debut in the Tour de France and set a brutal test, the 11.2km ascent averaging 7.2%, the gradient of the final kilometre ramping into double digits, before the almost flat closing 6km. At the front, with his brother dropped, and their advantage plummeting, Tobias Halland Johannessen managed to a follow a move from Carapaz, though the Ecuadorian was soon alone at the front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the favourites\u2019 group, Decathlon-CMA CGM fought for the lead as the race hit the bottom of the climb, persisting with their effort and soon leaving Poga\u010dar with only Isaac Del Toro in support. Then, with Pidcock dropped from the favourites\u2019 group, Vingegaard sent teammate Sep Kuss to work on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f84a8a-82ca-11f1-b522-7fe3f02e5e48\" 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\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Richard Carapaz (EF Education-Easypost) in late solo move but was reeled in on the final climb <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84af8-82ca-11f1-9ed5-a99faa9c6945\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite this, Carapaz\u2019s lead stubbornly remained more than 50 seconds until Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) attacked with 11km to go. This drew out Vingegaard, the Dane\u2019s pressure putting Lipowitz\u2019s teammate, Remco Evenepoel, in trouble and bringing both Halland Johannessen and Carapaz to heel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Just moments later, Poga\u010dar attacked through a sea of fans, quickly gaining a gap and shattering the chasers, though on the run in, Evenepoel, Lipowitz and Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) teamed up for the final run to the line.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-42cce18a-82b9-11f1-8db1-f1b4238e8cec\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh 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\">Owen Rogers<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Owen Rogers is an experienced journalist, covering the sport for various magazines and websites for more than 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Initially concentrating mainly on the women&#8217;s sport, he has covered hundreds of race days on the ground and interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names.<\/p>\n<p>Living near Cambridge in the UK, when he&#8217;s not working you&#8217;ll find him either riding his bike or playing drums.<\/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 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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\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar asserts dominance with long-range attack on Col du Tourmalet for stage 6 victory and retakes yellow jersey<\/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\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar shreds the field in the Massif Central to extend GC lead and claim stage 10<\/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\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar blasts away from Jonas Vingegaard on final section of Les Angles ascent for stage 3 victory and yellow jersey<\/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\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 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 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\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Isaac del Toro, Tadej Poga\u010dar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2<\/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 Racing<\/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\/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; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar observes Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s weaknesses at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven sprints to second stage win on stage 3b in Maaseik<\/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\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt wins her second time trial of the week during stage 3a to retake the lead overall<\/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\/3apG6cpsfmPoVs5ikJZ8mB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3apG6cpsfmPoVs5ikJZ8mB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3apG6cpsfmPoVs5ikJZ8mB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3apG6cpsfmPoVs5ikJZ8mB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3apG6cpsfmPoVs5ikJZ8mB-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;Vingegaard has to fight more to stay second than he does to win&#8217; \u2013 Brian Holm sees tough battle ahead for Dane to maintain best of the rest status in 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\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I\u2019ve come from a really low point&#8217; \u2013 Maike van der Duin returns to podium at Baloise Ladies Tour after a 790 day wait<\/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\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-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\">Andorra winner Bjorn Riley edges out Christopher Blevins for a second US mountain bike national title in short track cross-country<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven sprints to second stage win on stage 3b in Maaseik<\/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\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt wins her second time trial of the week during stage 3a to retake the lead overall<\/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\" 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The victory is the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider\u2019s fourth stage win of the race so far, and further extends his overall lead to 4.30.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing the yellow jersey, Poga\u010dar attacked on the brutal slopes of the Col du Haag, 7.2km from the finish line, distancing a group of favourites and building a lead of 24 seconds before reaching the final flatter 6km.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dce9fcfc-8283-11f1-931a-13be3a5a17a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind him, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) joined forces with home favourite Paul Seixas (Decathlon-CMA CGM), though Poga\u010dar\u2019s teammate, Isaac Del Toro, sat on their wheel, eventually taking second place, while the young Frenchman was third.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The win further cemented Poga\u010dar\u2019s grip on the yellow jersey, which has extended to 4.30 over Vingegaard, with Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) rallying to retain third place, 5.04 down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s team was active throughout the race, monitoring their deficit to what was, at first, a huge breakaway group, which once again contained Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) who for a while assumed virtual second place overall. However, with a smaller group escaping on the first climb, UAE gradually brought Pidcock\u2019s group back.<\/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\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France GC standings: White jersey changes hands as podium battle intensifies<\/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\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar asserts dominance with long-range attack on Col du Tourmalet for stage 6 victory and retakes yellow jersey<\/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\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar shreds the field in the Massif Central to extend GC lead and claim stage 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The smaller group lasted onto the last of four classified climbs, the Col du Hag, but was unable to resist the pressure UAE were exerting behind them. They splintered before the final climb, with Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) the last to be caught.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday I must say thanks to all the fans that came to the side of the road because it was really something unforgettable I think, to see all the crowds on the hills on the top of the mountain, it\u2019s just, I\u2019ve never seen something like this, so thanks to all and I think all the cyclists, all the riders have such a massive respect towards each other and I think we all put on a great show and it\u2019s nice to see this kind of racing,\u201d Poga\u010dar said post-stage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While many expected the race leader to attack on the final climb, it was a bit surprising to see the move come so late in the climb. It had to do with his teammate Del Toro, who was dropped on the lower slopes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI know Isaac is not maybe at 100% as him, so I was waiting for the last two kilometres to see if there\u2019s going to be any movement, but actually Decathlon and then Jonas made it a really hard pace on the climb and there was one by one guys dropping and I felt good, so I said I would try the last two kilometres. I know it well and also so much crowd that is gives you additional boost to go to the top. I gave it a go today, I have good feeling so I grabbed it and took the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f8462a-82ca-11f1-9302-3d6df0b4bf6a\" 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\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Second on stage Isaac del Toro congratulates his teammate, stage winner Tadej Poga\u010dar <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-15f847c4-82ca-11f1-b4da-193aaad422d9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One of the big mountain tests of the entire Tour, the 155.3km stage 14 rolled out of Mulhouse, tackling four classified climbs and 3,900m of vertical ascent before the finish at Le Markstein, in the Vosges Mountains.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar blasts away from Jonas Vingegaard on final section of Les Angles ascent for stage 3 victory and yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 of the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Isaac del Toro, Tadej Poga\u010dar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rolling out in a torrential downpour, then suddenly into sunshine, the race stayed together for the opening kilometres, Alpecin-Premier Tech taking control ahead of the day\u2019s intermediate sprint. Sure enough, with his team leading him out, Jasper Philipsen took maximum points, chipping away at Mads Pedersen\u2019s lead in the green jersey competition, the Lidl-Trek rider finishing second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f84828-82ca-11f1-8025-39c95c6d885d\" 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\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Huge crowds greeted the riders on stage 14 from Mulhouse to Le Markstein <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84896-82ca-11f1-887c-5dcd94ba4551\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the sprint done and the ascent of Le Grand Ballon looming, the attacks started, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) making the first move. He was soon joined by teammate Ben Healey as, for the second stage running, a large breakaway formed. This time it contained 38 riders and, as on stage 13, included Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After Friday\u2019s breakaway exploits, Pidcock had started the day fourth overall, just nine seconds from the podium, and his presence up the road ensured the peloton allowed them too much space. With the gap around 1.30, UAE Team Emirates-XRG took control, Nils Pollit leading the way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, just ahead of a downhill half way up the climb, Healey and Pablo Castrillo (Movistar) attacked the break, gaining a small advantage before being caught again.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Other than Carapaz and Healey, EF Education-EasyPost had Alex Baudin and Georg Steinhauser in the break, and with their eyes on the stage win, they set to work trying to extend the breakaway\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f848fa-82ca-11f1-9c20-ab2b2e278d74\" 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\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Uno-X Mobility twins Tobias Halland Johannessen and Anders Halland Johannessen with Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost) in the six-rider break <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f8495e-82ca-11f1-a0b1-db81ffbca224\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Over the top, Carapaz made another move, taking Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) with him, the pair managing to gap the rest of the break on the descent before being joined by Healey and the Halland Johannessen brothers, Tobias and Anders (UNO-X Mobility). They quickly built a lead of 30 seconds over a chasing group of Castrillo, his Movistar teammate Einer Rubio and Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">By this time Pidcock had moved from fourth overall into a virtual second place, pushing Jonas Vingegaard down a spot, but despite this three of his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates in the British rider\u2019s group kept working, maintaining the advantage over the peloton, even though they had dropped to more than one minute behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second category Col du Page came next, the leading group hitting it with 93km to go, their lead over the chasing group unchanged. A puncture saw Arensman dropped, while Rubio reached the leaders, cresting the climb with Pidcock\u2019s group 1.50 behind and the peloton at 3.20.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f849c2-82ca-11f1-a37c-ff8ea357bbcc\" 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\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Bruno Amirail (Visma-Lease a Bike) sets the pace in the chase group with Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) on his wheel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84a26-82ca-11f1-aec5-0b06ad422a97\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Col du Haag was making its debut in the Tour de France and set a brutal test, the 11.2km ascent averaging 7.2%, the gradient of the final kilometre ramping into double digits, before the almost flat closing 6km. At the front, with his brother dropped, and their advantage plummeting, Tobias Halland Johannessen managed to a follow a move from Carapaz, though the Ecuadorian was soon alone at the front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the favourites\u2019 group, Decathlon-CMA CGM fought for the lead as the race hit the bottom of the climb, persisting with their effort and soon leaving Poga\u010dar with only Isaac Del Toro in support. Then, with Pidcock dropped from the favourites\u2019 group, Vingegaard sent teammate Sep Kuss to work on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f84a8a-82ca-11f1-b522-7fe3f02e5e48\" 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\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Richard Carapaz (EF Education-Easypost) in late solo move but was reeled in on the final climb <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84af8-82ca-11f1-9ed5-a99faa9c6945\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite this, Carapaz\u2019s lead stubbornly remained more than 50 seconds until Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) attacked with 11km to go. This drew out Vingegaard, the Dane\u2019s pressure putting Lipowitz\u2019s teammate, Remco Evenepoel, in trouble and bringing both Halland Johannessen and Carapaz to heel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Just moments later, Poga\u010dar attacked through a sea of fans, quickly gaining a gap and shattering the chasers, though on the run in, Evenepoel, Lipowitz and Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) teamed up for the final run to the line.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-42cce18a-82b9-11f1-8db1-f1b4238e8cec\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh 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\">Owen Rogers<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Owen Rogers is an experienced journalist, covering the sport for various magazines and websites for more than 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Initially concentrating mainly on the women&#8217;s sport, he has covered hundreds of race days on the ground and interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names.<\/p>\n<p>Living near Cambridge in the UK, when he&#8217;s not working you&#8217;ll find him either riding his bike or playing drums.<\/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 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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\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France GC standings: White jersey changes hands as podium battle intensifies<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" 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class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar blasts away from Jonas Vingegaard on final section of Les Angles ascent for stage 3 victory and yellow jersey<\/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\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 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 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Poga\u010dar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2<\/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 Racing<\/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 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\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven sprints to second stage win on stage 3b in Maaseik<\/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\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt wins her second time trial of the week during stage 3a to retake the lead overall<\/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 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Vingegaard has to fight more to stay second than he does to win&#8217; \u2013 Brian Holm sees tough battle ahead for Dane to maintain best of the rest status in 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\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbzbBhiKcXAG32RXsDVhSh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I\u2019ve come from a really low point&#8217; \u2013 Maike van der Duin returns to podium at Baloise Ladies Tour after a 790 day wait<\/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\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jQJykMbBEc3M33aQiF7JrR-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\">Andorra winner Bjorn Riley edges out Christopher Blevins for a second US mountain bike national title in short track cross-country<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ac3mwXFqHN7aAbXTYV8Re8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven sprints to second stage win on stage 3b in Maaseik<\/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\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZYqysE7z6dYDzERAAKw6Sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Zoe B\u00e4ckstedt wins her second time trial of the week during stage 3a to retake the lead overall<\/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\/qT3nys3W9XR25XtLd2vnG8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qT3nys3W9XR25XtLd2vnG8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qT3nys3W9XR25XtLd2vnG8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qT3nys3W9XR25XtLd2vnG8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qT3nys3W9XR25XtLd2vnG8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Baloise Ladies Tour: Redemption for Charlotte Kool with stage 2 sprint victory and overall race lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France: Mauro Schmid outduels Harold Tejada in two-rider matchup at the line on stage 13<\/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\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTp2FivrkovhbBTjzyyqZA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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The victory is the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider\u2019s fourth stage win of the race so far, and further extends his overall lead to 4.30.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing the yellow jersey, Poga\u010dar attacked on the brutal slopes of the Col du Haag, 7.2km from the finish line, distancing a group of favourites and building a lead of 24 seconds before reaching the final flatter 6km.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dce9fcfc-8283-11f1-931a-13be3a5a17a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind him, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) joined forces with home favourite Paul Seixas (Decathlon-CMA CGM), though Poga\u010dar\u2019s teammate, Isaac Del Toro, sat on their wheel, eventually taking second place, while the young Frenchman was third.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The win further cemented Poga\u010dar\u2019s grip on the yellow jersey, which has extended to 4.30 over Vingegaard, with Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) rallying to retain third place, 5.04 down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s team was active throughout the race, monitoring their deficit to what was, at first, a huge breakaway group, which once again contained Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) who for a while assumed virtual second place overall. However, with a smaller group escaping on the first climb, UAE gradually brought Pidcock\u2019s group back.<\/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\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FNZQBCgxggEX2tW9ECBNcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France GC standings: White jersey changes hands as podium battle intensifies<\/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\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smBbJoNnDUzKdjh4tU7TyQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar asserts dominance with long-range attack on Col du Tourmalet for stage 6 victory and retakes yellow jersey<\/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\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LG6KEcmdvEyCusy9BrkMKB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar shreds the field in the Massif Central to extend GC lead and claim stage 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The smaller group lasted onto the last of four classified climbs, the Col du Hag, but was unable to resist the pressure UAE were exerting behind them. They splintered before the final climb, with Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) the last to be caught.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday I must say thanks to all the fans that came to the side of the road because it was really something unforgettable I think, to see all the crowds on the hills on the top of the mountain, it\u2019s just, I\u2019ve never seen something like this, so thanks to all and I think all the cyclists, all the riders have such a massive respect towards each other and I think we all put on a great show and it\u2019s nice to see this kind of racing,\u201d Poga\u010dar said post-stage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uoq9FGuxZfFng9xe56sYKh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While many expected the race leader to attack on the final climb, it was a bit surprising to see the move come so late in the climb. It had to do with his teammate Del Toro, who was dropped on the lower slopes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI know Isaac is not maybe at 100% as him, so I was waiting for the last two kilometres to see if there\u2019s going to be any movement, but actually Decathlon and then Jonas made it a really hard pace on the climb and there was one by one guys dropping and I felt good, so I said I would try the last two kilometres. I know it well and also so much crowd that is gives you additional boost to go to the top. I gave it a go today, I have good feeling so I grabbed it and took the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f8462a-82ca-11f1-9302-3d6df0b4bf6a\" 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\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myH9U2o8QqkN9iafCQL5Hn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Second on stage Isaac del Toro congratulates his teammate, stage winner Tadej Poga\u010dar <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-15f847c4-82ca-11f1-b4da-193aaad422d9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One of the big mountain tests of the entire Tour, the 155.3km stage 14 rolled out of Mulhouse, tackling four classified climbs and 3,900m of vertical ascent before the finish at Le Markstein, in the Vosges Mountains.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Sgj2xNVqb2pjqykDteVLM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Tadej Poga\u010dar blasts away from Jonas Vingegaard on final section of Les Angles ascent for stage 3 victory and yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 of the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ubp6aDKJ9JnjNs8sCtynLK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France: Isaac del Toro, Tadej Poga\u010dar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rolling out in a torrential downpour, then suddenly into sunshine, the race stayed together for the opening kilometres, Alpecin-Premier Tech taking control ahead of the day\u2019s intermediate sprint. Sure enough, with his team leading him out, Jasper Philipsen took maximum points, chipping away at Mads Pedersen\u2019s lead in the green jersey competition, the Lidl-Trek rider finishing second.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f84828-82ca-11f1-8025-39c95c6d885d\" 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\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y3PDXJL7Qo8iBht3q38Hm3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Huge crowds greeted the riders on stage 14 from Mulhouse to Le Markstein <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84896-82ca-11f1-887c-5dcd94ba4551\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the sprint done and the ascent of Le Grand Ballon looming, the attacks started, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) making the first move. He was soon joined by teammate Ben Healey as, for the second stage running, a large breakaway formed. This time it contained 38 riders and, as on stage 13, included Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After Friday\u2019s breakaway exploits, Pidcock had started the day fourth overall, just nine seconds from the podium, and his presence up the road ensured the peloton allowed them too much space. With the gap around 1.30, UAE Team Emirates-XRG took control, Nils Pollit leading the way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, just ahead of a downhill half way up the climb, Healey and Pablo Castrillo (Movistar) attacked the break, gaining a small advantage before being caught again.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Other than Carapaz and Healey, EF Education-EasyPost had Alex Baudin and Georg Steinhauser in the break, and with their eyes on the stage win, they set to work trying to extend the breakaway\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f848fa-82ca-11f1-9c20-ab2b2e278d74\" 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\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/45YRbJUju8fdYquVYuGpBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Uno-X Mobility twins Tobias Halland Johannessen and Anders Halland Johannessen with Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost) in the six-rider break <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f8495e-82ca-11f1-a0b1-db81ffbca224\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Over the top, Carapaz made another move, taking Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) with him, the pair managing to gap the rest of the break on the descent before being joined by Healey and the Halland Johannessen brothers, Tobias and Anders (UNO-X Mobility). They quickly built a lead of 30 seconds over a chasing group of Castrillo, his Movistar teammate Einer Rubio and Thymen Arensman (Netcompany-Ineos).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">By this time Pidcock had moved from fourth overall into a virtual second place, pushing Jonas Vingegaard down a spot, but despite this three of his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates in the British rider\u2019s group kept working, maintaining the advantage over the peloton, even though they had dropped to more than one minute behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The second category Col du Page came next, the leading group hitting it with 93km to go, their lead over the chasing group unchanged. A puncture saw Arensman dropped, while Rubio reached the leaders, cresting the climb with Pidcock\u2019s group 1.50 behind and the peloton at 3.20.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f849c2-82ca-11f1-a37c-ff8ea357bbcc\" 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\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMGf77JqdGdhhXQ74AzaQ8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Bruno Amirail (Visma-Lease a Bike) sets the pace in the chase group with Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) on his wheel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84a26-82ca-11f1-aec5-0b06ad422a97\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Col du Haag was making its debut in the Tour de France and set a brutal test, the 11.2km ascent averaging 7.2%, the gradient of the final kilometre ramping into double digits, before the almost flat closing 6km. At the front, with his brother dropped, and their advantage plummeting, Tobias Halland Johannessen managed to a follow a move from Carapaz, though the Ecuadorian was soon alone at the front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the favourites\u2019 group, Decathlon-CMA CGM fought for the lead as the race hit the bottom of the climb, persisting with their effort and soon leaving Poga\u010dar with only Isaac Del Toro in support. Then, with Pidcock dropped from the favourites\u2019 group, Vingegaard sent teammate Sep Kuss to work on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-15f84a8a-82ca-11f1-b522-7fe3f02e5e48\" 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\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuvXK3qVXXKh5A3DFpsvfU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Richard Carapaz (EF Education-Easypost) in late solo move but was reeled in on the final climb <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-15f84af8-82ca-11f1-9ed5-a99faa9c6945\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite this, Carapaz\u2019s lead stubbornly remained more than 50 seconds until Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) attacked with 11km to go. This drew out Vingegaard, the Dane\u2019s pressure putting Lipowitz\u2019s teammate, Remco Evenepoel, in trouble and bringing both Halland Johannessen and Carapaz to heel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Just moments later, Poga\u010dar attacked through a sea of fans, quickly gaining a gap and shattering the chasers, though on the run in, Evenepoel, Lipowitz and Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) teamed up for the final run to the line.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-42cce18a-82b9-11f1-8db1-f1b4238e8cec\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-tadej-pogacars-late-attack-on-col-du-haag-nabs-solo-stage-14-win-as-isaac-del-toro-outsprints-paul-seixas-and-jonas-vingegaard-to-take-second\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zUqSFBBy9NentUNMfpx4fh-2000-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 Tour de France GC standings: White jersey changes hands as podium battle intensifies 2 As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging bunch on Tour de France stage 9 as former world champion wins in Ussel 3 As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2050503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2050503"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050503\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2050503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2050503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2050503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}