{"id":2051640,"date":"2026-07-19T20:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T17:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2051640"},"modified":"2026-07-19T20:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T17:23:54","slug":"tom-pidcock-fined-400chf-docked-20-seconds-and-eight-kom-points-on-tour-de-france-stage-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2051640","title":{"rendered":"Tom Pidcock fined 400CHF, docked 20 seconds, and eight KOM points on Tour de France stage 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ksfVLjNBzJydFZQsbXKUQB-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vRA3BUSK6BndDcVm9WDFCh-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vRA3BUSK6BndDcVm9WDFCh-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Tour de France GC standings \u2013 Dramatic stage 15 delivers changes in top three\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: 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=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aUZGFkr3rDhTqjXbqj5iCP-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aUZGFkr3rDhTqjXbqj5iCP-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: GC race explodes into life on the climbs of the Massif Central during stage 10 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; 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almost &#8211; by catapulting himself up to fourth overall after spending the day in the breakaway on stage 13 at the Tour de France, Pidcock tried it again, and again.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dab391de-83ad-11f1-bee8-e5bc50d78abd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But it was to no avail. On stage 14, he was dropped from the main GC group on the final climb, losing nearly three minutes and slipping to ninth overall.<\/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\">Determined to try again, Pidcock once again forced his way into stage 15\u2019s decisive 23-rider breakaway, which included his teammate Brent van Moer, who worked hard at the front on the approach to the Col de la Croissette, moving Pidcock briefly into virtual fourth on GC.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But the break splintered on the tough climb, leaving the Briton to chase a solo rider off the front while behind the GC riders were coming fast.<\/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\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Probably a mistake&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock tumbles back down the Tour de France top 10 after more breakaway antics<\/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\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;He&#8217;s becoming a bit dangerous&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team feeling the heat after Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France stage 13 raid<\/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\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;He&#8217;s turned this race upside down&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock rockets himself to within reach of Tour de France GC podium with huge team effort<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock could not follow the pace on the final climb, the Plateau de Solaison, and crossed the line 2:34 behind stage winner Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think I&#8217;m getting quite good at getting the breakaways. I only tried once, and I was in today \u2014 three days. Has anyone ever been in the breakaway three days in a row while being in the top ten overall? I don&#8217;t think so. Today can break loads of records, but so can I,\u201d Pidcock said in a team release.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg 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\">He admitted the cost of such an aggressive approach on the final climb: &#8220;The last five kilometres &#8230; I was just crawling to the top. I was completely empty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock was also able to nab some KOM points, well until those points were removed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the end of the 184km stage, the commissaires&#8217; jury penalised Pidcock for pushing against a car &#8211; twice. Each offence carried a fine of 200 CHF, a 10-second deduction from his overall time, a 4-point deduction from the KOM classification, and a 15-point deduction from the UCI ranking. In total, then, he lost 20 seconds and 8 KOM points.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the eve of the second rest day, Pidcock is still ninth overall, 10:59 down from race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and 31 seconds from Lenny Martinez (Bahrain-Victorious). In the KOM classification, Pidcock sits in seventh place, with 28 points, to Poga\u010dar\u2019s 67 points. If he had kept those 8 KOM points, he would be in fourth place in that classification.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One can bet that Pidcock won&#8217;t be deterred and will try his hand again at getting into a break in the third week of racing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4189d96-83af-11f1-bfd6-b79f402ad1f3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Lyne Lamoureux<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Lyne has been involved in professional cycling for more than 15 years in both news reporting and sports marketing. She founded Podium Insight in 2008, quickly becoming a trusted source for news of the North American professional cycling world. She was the first to successfully use social media to consistently provide timely and live race updates for all fans. She is proud to have covered men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s news equally during her tenure at the helm of the site. Her writing has appeared on Cyclingnews and other news sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Probably a mistake&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock tumbles back down the Tour de France top 10 after more breakaway antics<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He&#8217;s becoming a bit dangerous&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team feeling the heat after Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France stage 13 raid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He&#8217;s turned this race upside down&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock rockets himself to within reach of Tour de France GC podium with huge team effort<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t change gear&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock explains electronic shifter issues that hampered sprint from Tour de France breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Everyone protects their own interests&#8217; &#8211; Bahrain Victorious spearhead pursuit of 57-rider Tour de France breakaway to keep Tom Pidcock at bay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-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: Victory for the breakaway on stage 13 of the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s no use hanging your head&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard gives his first reaction since exiting 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\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s abandon of the Tour de France doesn&#8217;t just lengthen the already heavy odds of a fifth Tadej Poga\u010dar victory; it radically alters how we&#8217;ll perceive it &#8211; Analysis<\/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\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Either I crash myself, or I go into Tadej&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro takes a tumble for his leader but gets instant payback as &#8216;insane&#8217; Poga\u010dar works for him on Tour de France summit finish<\/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\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Something we could and should not accept&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 15 winner Remco Evenepoel calls for CPA to take action over nighttime anti-doping testing<\/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\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Three time stage winner Tim Merlier abandons the Tour de France on mountainous stage 15<\/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\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It ruined his sleep&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar argues Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s overnight doping test might have been a factor in Dane&#8217;s Tour de France ending crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s no use hanging your head&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard gives his first reaction since exiting 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\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Either I crash myself, or I go into Tadej&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro takes a tumble for his leader but gets instant payback as &#8216;insane&#8217; Poga\u010dar works for him on Tour de France summit finish<\/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\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Something we could and should not accept&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 15 winner Remco Evenepoel calls for CPA to take action over nighttime anti-doping testing<\/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\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Three time stage winner Tim Merlier abandons the Tour de France on mountainous stage 15<\/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\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It ruined his sleep&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar argues Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s overnight doping test might have been a factor in Dane&#8217;s Tour de France ending crash<\/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\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 Tom Pidcock rockets himself to within reach of Tour de France GC podium with huge team effort<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock could not follow the pace on the final climb, the Plateau de Solaison, and crossed the line 2:34 behind stage winner Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think I&#8217;m getting quite good at getting the breakaways. I only tried once, and I was in today \u2014 three days. Has anyone ever been in the breakaway three days in a row while being in the top ten overall? I don&#8217;t think so. Today can break loads of records, but so can I,\u201d Pidcock said in a team release.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg 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\">He admitted the cost of such an aggressive approach on the final climb: &#8220;The last five kilometres &#8230; I was just crawling to the top. I was completely empty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock was also able to nab some KOM points, well until those points were removed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the end of the 184km stage, the commissaires&#8217; jury penalised Pidcock for pushing against a car &#8211; twice. Each offence carried a fine of 200 CHF, a 10-second deduction from his overall time, a 4-point deduction from the KOM classification, and a 15-point deduction from the UCI ranking. In total, then, he lost 20 seconds and 8 KOM points.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the eve of the second rest day, Pidcock is still ninth overall, 10:59 down from race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and 31 seconds from Lenny Martinez (Bahrain-Victorious). In the KOM classification, Pidcock sits in seventh place, with 28 points, to Poga\u010dar\u2019s 67 points. If he had kept those 8 KOM points, he would be in fourth place in that classification.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One can bet that Pidcock won&#8217;t be deterred and will try his hand again at getting into a break in the third week of racing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4189d96-83af-11f1-bfd6-b79f402ad1f3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/em><u><em><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Lyne Lamoureux<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Lyne has been involved in professional cycling for more than 15 years in both news reporting and sports marketing. She founded Podium Insight in 2008, quickly becoming a trusted source for news of the North American professional cycling world. She was the first to successfully use social media to consistently provide timely and live race updates for all fans. She is proud to have covered men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s news equally during her tenure at the helm of the site. Her writing has appeared on Cyclingnews and other news sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xt2WtPiF4pUnB9xAW8nm6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Probably a mistake&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock tumbles back down the Tour de France top 10 after more breakaway antics<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BNpoWK5Th2ne5xeE69DmBi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He&#8217;s becoming a bit dangerous&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team feeling the heat after Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France stage 13 raid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe6KEkPVB2KuQktuHJZNwm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He&#8217;s turned this race upside down&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock rockets himself to within reach of Tour de France GC podium with huge team effort<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q8pkrsdAaUJYRiybkGipaH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t change gear&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock explains electronic shifter issues that hampered sprint from Tour de France breakaway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WeBqMGBet5Chs2aFTzuj6L-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Everyone protects their own interests&#8217; &#8211; Bahrain Victorious spearhead pursuit of 57-rider Tour de France breakaway to keep Tom Pidcock at bay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-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: Victory for the breakaway on stage 13 of the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s no use hanging your head&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard gives his first reaction since exiting 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\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s abandon of the Tour de France doesn&#8217;t just lengthen the already heavy odds of a fifth Tadej Poga\u010dar victory; it radically alters how we&#8217;ll perceive it &#8211; Analysis<\/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\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Either I crash myself, or I go into Tadej&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro takes a tumble for his leader but gets instant payback as &#8216;insane&#8217; Poga\u010dar works for him on Tour de France summit finish<\/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\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Something we could and should not accept&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 15 winner Remco Evenepoel calls for CPA to take action over nighttime anti-doping testing<\/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\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Three time stage winner Tim Merlier abandons the Tour de France on mountainous stage 15<\/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\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It ruined his sleep&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar argues Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s overnight doping test might have been a factor in Dane&#8217;s Tour de France ending crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zFchhNtsTbFfNi6L66gpxR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s no use hanging your head&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard gives his first reaction since exiting 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\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHPZFm7QVt4RPtEsxQSzjL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Either I crash myself, or I go into Tadej&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro takes a tumble for his leader but gets instant payback as &#8216;insane&#8217; Poga\u010dar works for him on Tour de France summit finish<\/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\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EbXQU43miPWiqxuJ9y2vW7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Something we could and should not accept&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 15 winner Remco Evenepoel calls for CPA to take action over nighttime anti-doping testing<\/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\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/krDwMTCmtoEhrxY6bTy4PA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Three time stage winner Tim Merlier abandons the Tour de France on mountainous stage 15<\/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\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E9A9xqiGYiLKvuvhUfJ5e8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It ruined his sleep&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar argues Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s overnight doping test might have been a factor in Dane&#8217;s Tour de France ending crash<\/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\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2JgXTzLRPeFRCBAbJXroYE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 Tom Pidcock rockets himself to within reach of Tour de France GC podium with huge team effort<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock could not follow the pace on the final climb, the Plateau de Solaison, and crossed the line 2:34 behind stage winner Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think I&#8217;m getting quite good at getting the breakaways. I only tried once, and I was in today \u2014 three days. Has anyone ever been in the breakaway three days in a row while being in the top ten overall? I don&#8217;t think so. Today can break loads of records, but so can I,\u201d Pidcock said in a team release.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xG73MYtuYsUea4SikUo2vg 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\">He admitted the cost of such an aggressive approach on the final climb: &#8220;The last five kilometres &#8230; I was just crawling to the top. I was completely empty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock was also able to nab some KOM points, well until those points were removed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the end of the 184km stage, the commissaires&#8217; jury penalised Pidcock for pushing against a car &#8211; twice. Each offence carried a fine of 200 CHF, a 10-second deduction from his overall time, a 4-point deduction from the KOM classification, and a 15-point deduction from the UCI ranking. In total, then, he lost 20 seconds and 8 KOM points.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the eve of the second rest day, Pidcock is still ninth overall, 10:59 down from race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and 31 seconds from Lenny Martinez (Bahrain-Victorious). In the KOM classification, Pidcock sits in seventh place, with 28 points, to Poga\u010dar\u2019s 67 points. 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