The team, handpicked by UCI (Union Cycliste de Internationale), cycled 4.5 kilometres on a neutralised section of the course

It proved even too much for Pogacar, who could not match Van der Poel's raw power in the closing stages

“There were times my son thought I was going to be found dead in the morning,” he told The Observer

“I’m terribly emotional. I realised in the last five laps that these were the last 15 kilometres of my career and I felt that.”

“Cycling has given me so much and I love the sport. I’ve always wanted to make a difference in it and now I am ready to see what the next chapter has in store for me”

rom early Sunday morning, fans camped along the popular Promenade des Anglais in Nice to guard a spot that would offer the best glimpse of cyclists

The Slovenian dropped the last of his rivals with five kilometres to go after five more Pyrenean peaks

The mountains that loomed on the metaphorical horizon served as no deterrent to a group of 22 riders that went clear shortly after the start of a day with no shortage of contenders for the combativity prize

Biniam Girmay (Intermarche-Wanty) became the first Black African to win a stage at the Tour de France as he edged a chaotic sprint on Stage 3

A runner-up at the Tour de France and world championships, Bardet had been in 12th overnight and was targeting an overall finish in the top five and a stage win

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