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190km to go: Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) drops out of the peloton to experience alongside the medical automotive and takes a bandag from the physician. Rolling alongside at 60 kilometres with only one hand on his bars, he pulls down the sock on his left ankle and begins dressing a wound.
192km to go: Ineos Grenadiers and the Emirates-XRG staff of Tadej Pogacar have shut down the assault however Van Aert and Schmid nonetheless have a lead of about 5 seconds on the bunch. Can they snap the elastic?
They’re racing in stage seven!
194km to go: Protruding from the sun-roof of his official race Skoda, race director Christian Prudhomme waves his yellow flag and the cyclists take off. Nearly instantly, about 25 riders put the hammer down and attempt to escape. Wout van Aert (Visma–Lease a Bike) and Mauro Schmid (Jayco AlUla0) are amongst them, main the cost.
Oscar Onley: The Scottish Picnic PostalNL rider is eleventh on Common Classification however his staff boss stated on Wednesday that he’s extra within the 22-year-old from Kelso attempting to nick a stage win or two than ending excessive up the GC. Onley is an efficient climber and right this moment’s is a stage he’ll have marked down as a possible win.
Christian Prudhomme on right this moment’s stage: “The peloton’s keep in Brittany will kick off with one other contest between the puncheurs,” stated the race director. “After leaving Saint-Malo and heading for Saint-Brieuc, historical past buffs will recall the exploits of Bernard Hinault because the race passes by means of his dwelling village of Yffiniac.
“However everybody’s consideration will likely be centered very a lot on the current because the double ascent of the Côte de Mûr-de-Bretagne approaches. A warning to attackers who’re a bit too keen – it’s a climb the place tactical sense is nearly as decisive as bodily power.”
In the present day’s roll-out is underneath manner: For the eighth time in Tour historical past, a stage begins within the picturesque Breton city of Saint-Malo. The riders are resulting from be given the sign to begin racing in about 5 minutes.
KOM classification: high 5 after stage six
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Tim Wellens (UAE Staff Emirates) 7pts
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Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates) 5pts
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Ben Healy (EF Training-EasyPost) 4pts
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Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-Alula) 3pts
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Michael Storer (Tudor Professional Biking) 3pts
Factors classification: high 5 after stage six
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Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) 112
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Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck),108
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Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates) 106
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Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) 102
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Tim Merlier (Soudal Fast-Step) 72
Common Classification: high 10 after stage six
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Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) 21hrs 52mins 34secs
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Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates) +1sec
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Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Fast-Step) +43secs
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Kévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Accommodations) +1min
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Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) +1min 14secs
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Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) +1min 23secs
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João Almeida (UAE Staff Emirates) +1min 59secs
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Ben Healy (EF Training-EasyPost) +2mins 1sec
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Florian Lipowitz (Purple Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +2min 32secs
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Primož Roglič (Purple Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +2min 36secs
Healy wins stage six as Van der Poel reclaims yellow
Stage six report: Eire’s Ben Healy struck out alone to win his first ever stage of the Tour de France, with Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel wrestling again the chief’s yellow jersey from reigning champion Tadej Pogacar. Jeremy Whittle stories from Vire …
Stage seven: Saint-Malo to Mûr-de-Bretagne (194km)
William Fotheringham’s stage seven information: Day one in Brittany is extra easy, passing Bernard Hinault’s village of Yffiniac – 40 years for the reason that Badger turned the final French Tour winner – earlier than two ascents of Mûr de Bretagne to conclude. The end up the “Wall” is tougher than something the race has tackled thus far, and also you’d anticipate Pogacar to make an announcement of intent, however it should additionally go well with Van der Poel, winner right here in 2021.