Just tuned in to a very confusing situation. Hindley in the break? UAE chasing without help from TJV because TJV have riders in the break?
UAE needs to call their bluff and sit up. I'd be pretty happy if Jai took enough time against Pog and Vin today because of these tactics, with Jai winning the tour.
UAE team leader Adam Yates to be lead out by super domestic Tadej Pogacar up the Col de Marie Blanque dropping everyone except Gaudu who despite wheel sucking for the whole stage gets the Combative award.
If Caleb was on a better team with a decent lead out, he'd really be in for a chance. His finishes are so fast, but he's isolated and out of position. I reckon he's got one this TdF though.
Caleb or Cav, come on.
Not a huge fan of the new Green Jersey.
Maybe I'm biased, but I'm hoping Caleb's got a win in him today.
I think we're in for an exciting tour guys!
Bummed for O'Connor, but absolutely stoked to see Bernal cross the line in the front group. There's no way he can win it this year, but full recovery by next year? Hopefully!
Feels like a stage for Alaphillipe!
Yeah broken kneecap. Season over. What a trooper getting to the finish line, pro cyclists are a different breed.
It definitely gives credit to their "two leaders" narrative. Hopefully it results in some great racing like last year.
Yep, great stage! Just watched the rest this morning. Gotta feel for Carapaz and Mas. Hopefully Carapaz starts stage 2, but he wasn't looking good at all.
And Jai is finally off the front!