{"id":2052578,"date":"2026-07-20T17:15:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2052578"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:15:52","slug":"the-tour-de-france-is-far-from-over-a-triple-header-of-mountains-and-120-seconds-are-among-the-reasons-why-you-should-watch-the-last-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2052578","title":{"rendered":"The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-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\/ZaSgvLfwayZHAY79YR4xCM-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZaSgvLfwayZHAY79YR4xCM-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: Shock winner comes out on top as a pre-race favourite crashes out\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>The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/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>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLaura Weislo <\/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=\"2026-07-20T17:15:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Points, mountains and youth classifications are all up for grabs in countdown to Paris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"box less-space hero-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-(--image--text--color) font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text font-article-copy\">Tadej Poga\u010dar carries the leader&#8217;s jersey into the final week, holding a five-minute margin over second-placed Remco Evenepoel<\/span><span class=\"credit font-article-copy\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"m-0!\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\">0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-584ade5c-8455-11f1-89ac-050489d238c7\">Now that Jonas Vingegaard has crashed out of the Tour de France and Tadej Poga\u010dar is five minutes ahead of second-placed Remco Evenepoel, you might be thinking the race is over. Absolutely not! There are plenty of reasons to keep watching during the third and final week of the 2026 edition.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, the final two podium spots are still very much up for grabs, with four riders within two minutes of each other and three major mountain finishes on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-584ade5c-8455-11f1-89ac-050489d238c7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final six days begin on Tuesday with the 26.1-kilometre stage 16 individual time trial followed by a transitional stage from Chamb\u00e9ry to Voiron. Then the triple whammy in the Alps culminating with the back-to-back finishes on Alpe d&#8217;Huez. Even the final stage in Paris has room for drama with the triple climbs of Montmartre.<\/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\">This Tour de France has been solidly in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s hands since his raid over the Col du Tourmalet on stage 6. There was hope that Vingegaard could stage a third-week comeback, but those were tragically dashed when he fell in a roundabout and broke his collarbone on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is by no means assured the overall victory in Paris yet. After starting amid a brutal heat wave in Spain and the Pyrenees, the weather is about to change for the Tour, with much cooler temperatures and maybe even rain in store. It&#8217;s difficult to predict what a major change in conditions will do to riders, especially in the third week of a Grand Tour.<\/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\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-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\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Poga\u010dar show at the Tour de France \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/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\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-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\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even if the yellow jersey seems to have found a home for a fifth time on Poga\u010dar&#8217;s shoulders, there are still quite open contests for the two podium spots and the points, mountains and best young riders&#8217; classifications. These and the six remaining battles for a stage win are top reasons to keep watching the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Only nine of the race&#8217;s 23 teams have won a stage, so every day will be a massive fight to make the breakaway. That kind of chaos can be difficult for one team to control, and with Visma-Lease a Bike now joining the list of stage-hunting squads, it will only be harder for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-w23rhXSvmiXC4mJW4sybiH\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-w23rhXSvmiXC4mJW4sybiH 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\">It&#8217;s almost shocking that Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) has not succeeded in winning a stage yet for all of his aggression. After making a 57-rider breakaway on stage 13 and moving up to fourth place overall, Pidcock went on the attack again on both stages over the weekend but wasn&#8217;t able to translate that into a stage win. Alpe d&#8217;Huez might be another chance for the Briton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Teams without a serious contender in the fight for the GC or other jersey competitions will undoubtedly contribute to the action, so look for aggression from Education-EasyPost, XDS-Astana, Netcompany Ineos and Movistar, in particular.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are definitely more reasons to keep watching the Tour de France, too.<\/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\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-150-80.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\">Vingegaard&#8217;s textbook climbing tactics and a final week full of opportunities \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/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\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York analysis<\/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\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-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\">Peerless Poga\u010dar drains tension out of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s losing battle brings podium scramble into focus \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-paul-seixas-vs-isaac-del-toro-for-the-white-jersey\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Paul Seixas vs. Isaac del Toro for the white jersey<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb949fc-8457-11f1-a79c-0d6dade8c625\" 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\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-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\">Fans of Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) cheer for the French rider who was wearing the White Best Young Rider Jersey during stage 15 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584adfec-8455-11f1-ba22-9570257e4136\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The young French hope Paul Seixas has been the centre of attention for the home crowds, but he has been lying fairly low so far in his Tour de France debut. The Decathlon CMA CGM team&#8217;s stage win by Olav Kooij took the pressure off, and Seixas&#8217; more conservative approach has kept him in podium contention heading into the final week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For now, his fight is mainly with Isaac del Toro for the white jersey &#8211; Seixas is currently 25 seconds behind the Mexican in both regards and heading into his favoured terrain. A Paul Seixas victory on Alpe d&#8217;Huez would be a dream scenario for the Tour de France fans and organisers alike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The contest between the two incredibly talented young riders this year could be a taste of things to come a few seasons down the road, so it will be a fascinating study.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-evenepoel-and-lipowitz-could-get-tactical\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Evenepoel and Lipowitz could get tactical<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94a9c-8457-11f1-96b8-edd6d83435b6\" 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\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Florian Lipowitz and Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in the first week of the Tour <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae0d2-8455-11f1-b588-b7b3334c5864\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everyone loves a little intra-team drama at the Tour de France. While it has been played down by the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team, there&#8217;s no ignoring the lack of cooperation between Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unlike Poga\u010dar and Del Toro, who took turns helping each other to stage wins in the first week, there has been no such sacrifice within Red Bull. It&#8217;s been a contest of legs over strategy.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Evenepoel now second overall and 1:48 ahead of the German, there is a chance for the team to do something audacious and tactically brilliant, like send Lipowitz up the road and let Evenepoel follow the wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even teams like Lidl-Trek with Ayuso and Mattias Skjelmose both in the top 10 have a chance to make their GC rivals worry. With UAE Team Emirates-XRG already expending a lot of effort in defending the maillot jaune for ten straight stages, there is still room to break the race wide open.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-green-jersey-not-decided\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Green jersey not decided<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94b28-8457-11f1-a924-936c239865e7\" 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\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-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\">Mads Pedersen, in the points classification green jersey, are separated by just 31 points to determine the best sprinter <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae1b8-8455-11f1-8e02-bf834b94ce4f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Points classification leader Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) didn&#8217;t consider Wednesday&#8217;s stage to Voiron to be one for the sprinters, but with the intermediate sprint coming with 27.2km to go and no categorised climbs in the second half of the 174.7km stage, it could well become a sprint battle royale.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pedersen leads Jasper Philipsen by just 31 points, while Biniam Girmay (NSN) is third, 56 points down. On stage 17, the win is worth 50 points and the intermediate sprint 75, so the jersey is by no means decided.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Philipsen already went into the breakaway on Friday&#8217;s stage with multiple teammates and made Pedersen expend a lot of energy to get across to the move before the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A similar scenario could play out on Wednesday. With four climbs in the first 55km, it will be an epic battle to make the early breakaway and &#8211; if the green jersey competitors don&#8217;t make it &#8211; a massive effort to chase it down.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-mountains-classification-still-wide-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Mountains classification still wide open<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94bb4-8457-11f1-9278-a5b86d32d7ee\" 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\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-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\">Valentin Paret-Peintre wears the polka dot jersey during stage 15 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae2da-8455-11f1-ab72-fb122bd185c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Much like the points jersey, the polka dots are also very much up for grabs. Thanks to his stage wins and first place over the Tourmalet, Poga\u010dar leads the mountains classification with 67 points. Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) is second with 45, while Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) is third with 39, just five ahead of Seixas.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is still a maximum of 148 points available towards the polka dot jersey, with Saturday&#8217;s stage to Alpe d&#8217;Huez via the Col de Sarenne offering nearly half of that, thanks to the hors categorie Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Galibier and Sarenne each worth 20 for the first man over the top the same day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be worth watching the final week for no other reason than to see how this contest plays out.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-who-will-be-the-lanterne-rouge\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Who will be the Lanterne Rouge?<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94c40-8457-11f1-86e7-47ecb0bf058d\" 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\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-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\">Anthon Charmig of Uno-X Mobility was the last rider crossing the finish line on stage 14, and missed the time cut <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae3c0-8455-11f1-978d-437c6f71479e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour de France can seem one-dimensional when you only focus on the leaders, but well behind the television camera motorbikes, riders are fighting just to make the finish every day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On Saturday, it was poor Anthon Charmig (Uno-X Mobility) who was dropped on the first climb and fought alone to the finish, only to miss the time cut by 17 minutes. The day before winning stage 11, S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold was the one fighting off the broom wagon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is a badge of honour for being the last-placed rider in the GC standings &#8211; the &#8216;lanterne rouge&#8217; &#8211; surviving the Tour de France is a massive accomplishment for most riders. Currently, three riders are within 30 seconds of each other for the title &#8211; Kamil Gradek (Bahrain Victorious) is four hours, 32 minutes and 29 seconds behind Poga\u010dar. Just ahead are Lewis Askey (NSN) and Cees Bol (Decathlon).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From the front of the race to the autobus, there is still plenty of racing left, so keep watching the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.<\/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\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-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\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Poga\u010dar show at the Tour de France \u2013 Philippa York 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\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-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\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC 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\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-320-80.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\">Vingegaard&#8217;s textbook climbing tactics and a final week full of opportunities \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia 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\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York 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\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-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\">Peerless Poga\u010dar drains tension out of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s losing battle brings podium scramble into focus \u2013 GC 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>\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\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.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;The main goal is to have Remco on the podium in Paris&#8217; \u2013 Florian Lipowitz ready to work for Evenepoel in Tour de France podium battle<\/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\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar 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\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-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\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why were Tour de France riders tested in the middle of the night? Anti-doping body defends need to carry out &#8216;effective testing&#8217;<\/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\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-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 stage 16 time trial start times \u2013 When Poga\u010dar, Evenepoel and all the favourites will start their efforts<\/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\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-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\">FDJ United-SUEZ score victory in Kate Courtney&#8217;s first race as Van Agt takes first pro win<\/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\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-320-80.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;Somebody knocked on my door at 2am&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar and Jonas Vingegaard subjected to middle-of-the-night anti-doping tests at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York 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\/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 abandoning the Tour de France doesn&#8217;t just make a fifth Tadej Poga\u010dar victory even more likely, it radically alters how we&#8217;ll perceive it \u2013 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\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-320-80.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\">From &#8216;freak&#8217; injury to another shot at that &#8216;elusive&#8217; win \u2013 Fred Wright finally finds feet at Pinarello-Q36.5 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\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-320-80.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;Right now the fight is for the podium&#8217; &#8211; Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepare for two-handed GC game in Tour de France&#8217;s long weekend of mountain stages<\/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\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-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\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What kind of sprinter are you? Understanding the key strengths of Tour de France fastmen \u2013 and how to beat them<\/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\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Tour de France tour of revenge is almost complete \u2013 Which demons are still left to slay?<\/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<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; 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\u2013 Maddy Nutt rides a rocking saddle to victory at The Rift Gravel 330km as Chase Wark wins Icelandic men&#8217;s race<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar at Tour de France<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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>The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/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>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLaura Weislo <\/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=\"2026-07-20T17:15:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Points, mountains and youth classifications are all up for grabs in countdown to Paris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Absolutely not! There are plenty of reasons to keep watching during the third and final week of the 2026 edition.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, the final two podium spots are still very much up for grabs, with four riders within two minutes of each other and three major mountain finishes on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-584ade5c-8455-11f1-89ac-050489d238c7-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final six days begin on Tuesday with the 26.1-kilometre stage 16 individual time trial followed by a transitional stage from Chamb\u00e9ry to Voiron. Then the triple whammy in the Alps culminating with the back-to-back finishes on Alpe d&#8217;Huez. 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There was hope that Vingegaard could stage a third-week comeback, but those were tragically dashed when he fell in a roundabout and broke his collarbone on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is by no means assured the overall victory in Paris yet. After starting amid a brutal heat wave in Spain and the Pyrenees, the weather is about to change for the Tour, with much cooler temperatures and maybe even rain in store. It&#8217;s difficult to predict what a major change in conditions will do to riders, especially in the third week of a Grand Tour.<\/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\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-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\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Poga\u010dar show at the Tour de France \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/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\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-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\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even if the yellow jersey seems to have found a home for a fifth time on Poga\u010dar&#8217;s shoulders, there are still quite open contests for the two podium spots and the points, mountains and best young riders&#8217; classifications. These and the six remaining battles for a stage win are top reasons to keep watching the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Only nine of the race&#8217;s 23 teams have won a stage, so every day will be a massive fight to make the breakaway. That kind of chaos can be difficult for one team to control, and with Visma-Lease a Bike now joining the list of stage-hunting squads, it will only be harder for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-w23rhXSvmiXC4mJW4sybiH\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-w23rhXSvmiXC4mJW4sybiH 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\">It&#8217;s almost shocking that Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) has not succeeded in winning a stage yet for all of his aggression. After making a 57-rider breakaway on stage 13 and moving up to fourth place overall, Pidcock went on the attack again on both stages over the weekend but wasn&#8217;t able to translate that into a stage win. Alpe d&#8217;Huez might be another chance for the Briton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Teams without a serious contender in the fight for the GC or other jersey competitions will undoubtedly contribute to the action, so look for aggression from Education-EasyPost, XDS-Astana, Netcompany Ineos and Movistar, in particular.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are definitely more reasons to keep watching the Tour de France, too.<\/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\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-150-80.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\">Vingegaard&#8217;s textbook climbing tactics and a final week full of opportunities \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/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\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York analysis<\/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\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-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\">Peerless Poga\u010dar drains tension out of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s losing battle brings podium scramble into focus \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-paul-seixas-vs-isaac-del-toro-for-the-white-jersey\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Paul Seixas vs. Isaac del Toro for the white jersey<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb949fc-8457-11f1-a79c-0d6dade8c625\" 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\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-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\">Fans of Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) cheer for the French rider who was wearing the White Best Young Rider Jersey during stage 15 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584adfec-8455-11f1-ba22-9570257e4136\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The young French hope Paul Seixas has been the centre of attention for the home crowds, but he has been lying fairly low so far in his Tour de France debut. The Decathlon CMA CGM team&#8217;s stage win by Olav Kooij took the pressure off, and Seixas&#8217; more conservative approach has kept him in podium contention heading into the final week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For now, his fight is mainly with Isaac del Toro for the white jersey &#8211; Seixas is currently 25 seconds behind the Mexican in both regards and heading into his favoured terrain. A Paul Seixas victory on Alpe d&#8217;Huez would be a dream scenario for the Tour de France fans and organisers alike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The contest between the two incredibly talented young riders this year could be a taste of things to come a few seasons down the road, so it will be a fascinating study.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-evenepoel-and-lipowitz-could-get-tactical\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Evenepoel and Lipowitz could get tactical<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94a9c-8457-11f1-96b8-edd6d83435b6\" 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\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Florian Lipowitz and Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in the first week of the Tour <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae0d2-8455-11f1-b588-b7b3334c5864\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everyone loves a little intra-team drama at the Tour de France. While it has been played down by the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team, there&#8217;s no ignoring the lack of cooperation between Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unlike Poga\u010dar and Del Toro, who took turns helping each other to stage wins in the first week, there has been no such sacrifice within Red Bull. It&#8217;s been a contest of legs over strategy.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Evenepoel now second overall and 1:48 ahead of the German, there is a chance for the team to do something audacious and tactically brilliant, like send Lipowitz up the road and let Evenepoel follow the wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even teams like Lidl-Trek with Ayuso and Mattias Skjelmose both in the top 10 have a chance to make their GC rivals worry. With UAE Team Emirates-XRG already expending a lot of effort in defending the maillot jaune for ten straight stages, there is still room to break the race wide open.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-green-jersey-not-decided\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Green jersey not decided<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94b28-8457-11f1-a924-936c239865e7\" 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\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-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\">Mads Pedersen, in the points classification green jersey, are separated by just 31 points to determine the best sprinter <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae1b8-8455-11f1-8e02-bf834b94ce4f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Points classification leader Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) didn&#8217;t consider Wednesday&#8217;s stage to Voiron to be one for the sprinters, but with the intermediate sprint coming with 27.2km to go and no categorised climbs in the second half of the 174.7km stage, it could well become a sprint battle royale.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pedersen leads Jasper Philipsen by just 31 points, while Biniam Girmay (NSN) is third, 56 points down. On stage 17, the win is worth 50 points and the intermediate sprint 75, so the jersey is by no means decided.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Philipsen already went into the breakaway on Friday&#8217;s stage with multiple teammates and made Pedersen expend a lot of energy to get across to the move before the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A similar scenario could play out on Wednesday. With four climbs in the first 55km, it will be an epic battle to make the early breakaway and &#8211; if the green jersey competitors don&#8217;t make it &#8211; a massive effort to chase it down.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-mountains-classification-still-wide-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Mountains classification still wide open<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94bb4-8457-11f1-9278-a5b86d32d7ee\" 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\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-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\">Valentin Paret-Peintre wears the polka dot jersey during stage 15 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae2da-8455-11f1-ab72-fb122bd185c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Much like the points jersey, the polka dots are also very much up for grabs. Thanks to his stage wins and first place over the Tourmalet, Poga\u010dar leads the mountains classification with 67 points. Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) is second with 45, while Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) is third with 39, just five ahead of Seixas.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is still a maximum of 148 points available towards the polka dot jersey, with Saturday&#8217;s stage to Alpe d&#8217;Huez via the Col de Sarenne offering nearly half of that, thanks to the hors categorie Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Galibier and Sarenne each worth 20 for the first man over the top the same day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be worth watching the final week for no other reason than to see how this contest plays out.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-who-will-be-the-lanterne-rouge\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Who will be the Lanterne Rouge?<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94c40-8457-11f1-86e7-47ecb0bf058d\" 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\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-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\">Anthon Charmig of Uno-X Mobility was the last rider crossing the finish line on stage 14, and missed the time cut <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae3c0-8455-11f1-978d-437c6f71479e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour de France can seem one-dimensional when you only focus on the leaders, but well behind the television camera motorbikes, riders are fighting just to make the finish every day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On Saturday, it was poor Anthon Charmig (Uno-X Mobility) who was dropped on the first climb and fought alone to the finish, only to miss the time cut by 17 minutes. The day before winning stage 11, S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold was the one fighting off the broom wagon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is a badge of honour for being the last-placed rider in the GC standings &#8211; the &#8216;lanterne rouge&#8217; &#8211; surviving the Tour de France is a massive accomplishment for most riders. Currently, three riders are within 30 seconds of each other for the title &#8211; Kamil Gradek (Bahrain Victorious) is four hours, 32 minutes and 29 seconds behind Poga\u010dar. Just ahead are Lewis Askey (NSN) and Cees Bol (Decathlon).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From the front of the race to the autobus, there is still plenty of racing left, so keep watching the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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Having joined in 2006, Laura extensively covered the Operacion Puerto doping scandal, the years-long conflict between the UCI and the Tour de France organisers ASO over the creation of the WorldTour, and the downfall of Lance Armstrong and his lifetime ban for doping. As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.<\/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\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-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\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Poga\u010dar show at the Tour de France \u2013 Philippa York 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\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-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\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC 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\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-320-80.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\">Vingegaard&#8217;s textbook climbing tactics and a final week full of opportunities \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia 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\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York 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\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-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\">Peerless Poga\u010dar drains tension out of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s losing battle brings podium scramble into focus \u2013 GC 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>\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\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.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;The main goal is to have Remco on the podium in Paris&#8217; \u2013 Florian Lipowitz ready to work for Evenepoel in Tour de France podium battle<\/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\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar 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\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-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\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why were Tour de France riders tested in the middle of the night? Anti-doping body defends need to carry out &#8216;effective testing&#8217;<\/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\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QcTQirwXfw9t527owdnbcc-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 stage 16 time trial start times \u2013 When Poga\u010dar, Evenepoel and all the favourites will start their efforts<\/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\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8axjyasS74KwpXC6eVcpM-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\">FDJ United-SUEZ score victory in Kate Courtney&#8217;s first race as Van Agt takes first pro win<\/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\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqQKdwMuhJKzTuNa9ULSr6-320-80.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;Somebody knocked on my door at 2am&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar and Jonas Vingegaard subjected to middle-of-the-night anti-doping tests at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York 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\/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 abandoning the Tour de France doesn&#8217;t just make a fifth Tadej Poga\u010dar victory even more likely, it radically alters how we&#8217;ll perceive it \u2013 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\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-320-80.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\">From &#8216;freak&#8217; injury to another shot at that &#8216;elusive&#8217; win \u2013 Fred Wright finally finds feet at Pinarello-Q36.5 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\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-320-80.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;Right now the fight is for the podium&#8217; &#8211; Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepare for two-handed GC game in Tour de France&#8217;s long weekend of mountain stages<\/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\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-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\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What kind of sprinter are you? Understanding the key strengths of Tour de France fastmen \u2013 and how to beat them<\/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\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YN6WMzxsY6XnwL738UGTp-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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A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/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>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nLaura Weislo <\/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=\"2026-07-20T17:15:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Points, mountains and youth classifications are all up for grabs in countdown to Paris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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There was hope that Vingegaard could stage a third-week comeback, but those were tragically dashed when he fell in a roundabout and broke his collarbone on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is by no means assured the overall victory in Paris yet. After starting amid a brutal heat wave in Spain and the Pyrenees, the weather is about to change for the Tour, with much cooler temperatures and maybe even rain in store. It&#8217;s difficult to predict what a major change in conditions will do to riders, especially in the third week of a Grand Tour.<\/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\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-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\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Poga\u010dar show at the Tour de France \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/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\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-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\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even if the yellow jersey seems to have found a home for a fifth time on Poga\u010dar&#8217;s shoulders, there are still quite open contests for the two podium spots and the points, mountains and best young riders&#8217; classifications. These and the six remaining battles for a stage win are top reasons to keep watching the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Only nine of the race&#8217;s 23 teams have won a stage, so every day will be a massive fight to make the breakaway. That kind of chaos can be difficult for one team to control, and with Visma-Lease a Bike now joining the list of stage-hunting squads, it will only be harder for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-w23rhXSvmiXC4mJW4sybiH\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-w23rhXSvmiXC4mJW4sybiH 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\">It&#8217;s almost shocking that Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) has not succeeded in winning a stage yet for all of his aggression. After making a 57-rider breakaway on stage 13 and moving up to fourth place overall, Pidcock went on the attack again on both stages over the weekend but wasn&#8217;t able to translate that into a stage win. Alpe d&#8217;Huez might be another chance for the Briton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Teams without a serious contender in the fight for the GC or other jersey competitions will undoubtedly contribute to the action, so look for aggression from Education-EasyPost, XDS-Astana, Netcompany Ineos and Movistar, in particular.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are definitely more reasons to keep watching the Tour de France, too.<\/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\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GfmJhWuk3jddaGRg9q4MG4-150-80.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\">Vingegaard&#8217;s textbook climbing tactics and a final week full of opportunities \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/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\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York analysis<\/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\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r9fHLJ4q3CUrcC2mEGwsbf-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\">Peerless Poga\u010dar drains tension out of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s losing battle brings podium scramble into focus \u2013 GC analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-paul-seixas-vs-isaac-del-toro-for-the-white-jersey\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Paul Seixas vs. Isaac del Toro for the white jersey<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb949fc-8457-11f1-a79c-0d6dade8c625\" 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\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ss9JP9cAsChSgXKNJfx5Mg-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\">Fans of Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) cheer for the French rider who was wearing the White Best Young Rider Jersey during stage 15 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584adfec-8455-11f1-ba22-9570257e4136\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The young French hope Paul Seixas has been the centre of attention for the home crowds, but he has been lying fairly low so far in his Tour de France debut. The Decathlon CMA CGM team&#8217;s stage win by Olav Kooij took the pressure off, and Seixas&#8217; more conservative approach has kept him in podium contention heading into the final week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For now, his fight is mainly with Isaac del Toro for the white jersey &#8211; Seixas is currently 25 seconds behind the Mexican in both regards and heading into his favoured terrain. A Paul Seixas victory on Alpe d&#8217;Huez would be a dream scenario for the Tour de France fans and organisers alike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The contest between the two incredibly talented young riders this year could be a taste of things to come a few seasons down the road, so it will be a fascinating study.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-evenepoel-and-lipowitz-could-get-tactical\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Evenepoel and Lipowitz could get tactical<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94a9c-8457-11f1-96b8-edd6d83435b6\" 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\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Florian Lipowitz and Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in the first week of the Tour <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae0d2-8455-11f1-b588-b7b3334c5864\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everyone loves a little intra-team drama at the Tour de France. While it has been played down by the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team, there&#8217;s no ignoring the lack of cooperation between Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Unlike Poga\u010dar and Del Toro, who took turns helping each other to stage wins in the first week, there has been no such sacrifice within Red Bull. It&#8217;s been a contest of legs over strategy.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With Evenepoel now second overall and 1:48 ahead of the German, there is a chance for the team to do something audacious and tactically brilliant, like send Lipowitz up the road and let Evenepoel follow the wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even teams like Lidl-Trek with Ayuso and Mattias Skjelmose both in the top 10 have a chance to make their GC rivals worry. With UAE Team Emirates-XRG already expending a lot of effort in defending the maillot jaune for ten straight stages, there is still room to break the race wide open.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-green-jersey-not-decided\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Green jersey not decided<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94b28-8457-11f1-a924-936c239865e7\" 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\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trrStXRUnRL7hzpYTudKFg-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\">Mads Pedersen, in the points classification green jersey, are separated by just 31 points to determine the best sprinter <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae1b8-8455-11f1-8e02-bf834b94ce4f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Points classification leader Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) didn&#8217;t consider Wednesday&#8217;s stage to Voiron to be one for the sprinters, but with the intermediate sprint coming with 27.2km to go and no categorised climbs in the second half of the 174.7km stage, it could well become a sprint battle royale.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pedersen leads Jasper Philipsen by just 31 points, while Biniam Girmay (NSN) is third, 56 points down. On stage 17, the win is worth 50 points and the intermediate sprint 75, so the jersey is by no means decided.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Philipsen already went into the breakaway on Friday&#8217;s stage with multiple teammates and made Pedersen expend a lot of energy to get across to the move before the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A similar scenario could play out on Wednesday. With four climbs in the first 55km, it will be an epic battle to make the early breakaway and &#8211; if the green jersey competitors don&#8217;t make it &#8211; a massive effort to chase it down.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-mountains-classification-still-wide-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Mountains classification still wide open<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94bb4-8457-11f1-9278-a5b86d32d7ee\" 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\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A2owqstnR6jbUTWZ8VGzLg-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\">Valentin Paret-Peintre wears the polka dot jersey during stage 15 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae2da-8455-11f1-ab72-fb122bd185c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Much like the points jersey, the polka dots are also very much up for grabs. Thanks to his stage wins and first place over the Tourmalet, Poga\u010dar leads the mountains classification with 67 points. Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) is second with 45, while Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) is third with 39, just five ahead of Seixas.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is still a maximum of 148 points available towards the polka dot jersey, with Saturday&#8217;s stage to Alpe d&#8217;Huez via the Col de Sarenne offering nearly half of that, thanks to the hors categorie Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Galibier and Sarenne each worth 20 for the first man over the top the same day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It will be worth watching the final week for no other reason than to see how this contest plays out.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-who-will-be-the-lanterne-rouge\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Who will be the Lanterne Rouge?<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8bb94c40-8457-11f1-86e7-47ecb0bf058d\" 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\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eZQVdcVacPcBUpzBRk3KCg-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\">Anthon Charmig of Uno-X Mobility was the last rider crossing the finish line on stage 14, and missed the time cut <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-584ae3c0-8455-11f1-978d-437c6f71479e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour de France can seem one-dimensional when you only focus on the leaders, but well behind the television camera motorbikes, riders are fighting just to make the finish every day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On Saturday, it was poor Anthon Charmig (Uno-X Mobility) who was dropped on the first climb and fought alone to the finish, only to miss the time cut by 17 minutes. The day before winning stage 11, S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold was the one fighting off the broom wagon.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is a badge of honour for being the last-placed rider in the GC standings &#8211; the &#8216;lanterne rouge&#8217; &#8211; surviving the Tour de France is a massive accomplishment for most riders. Currently, three riders are within 30 seconds of each other for the title &#8211; Kamil Gradek (Bahrain Victorious) is four hours, 32 minutes and 29 seconds behind Poga\u010dar. Just ahead are Lewis Askey (NSN) and Cees Bol (Decathlon).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From the front of the race to the autobus, there is still plenty of racing left, so keep watching the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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