{"id":253371,"date":"2026-07-17T12:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/tour-de-france-stage-13-live-tom-pidcock-and-jasper-philipsen-part-of-a-large-breakaway-group-trying-to-stay-clear\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:39:18","slug":"tour-de-france-stage-13-live-tom-pidcock-and-jasper-philipsen-part-of-a-large-breakaway-group-trying-to-stay-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/tour-de-france-stage-13-live-tom-pidcock-and-jasper-philipsen-part-of-a-large-breakaway-group-trying-to-stay-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France stage 13 LIVE: Tom Pidcock and Jasper Philipsen part of a large breakaway group trying to stay clear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:39:18+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:39:18.866Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-140km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-87d47b0e-81dc-11f1-a0ed-f9966ac10bd2\">The peloton has sat up, and is now two minutes behind the breakaway group, which has a total of 37 riders in it. But the 20-man chase group featuring Pedersen and Girmay haven\u2019t given up yet, and are 55 seconds behind the leaders, and chasing hard to try and join them.<\/p>\n<p>Jasper Philipsen will be eager for them not to. He was in a reflective mood yesterday, accepting of the fact that he was simply slower than Tim Merlier when it came to the sprints. But if that chasing group doesn\u2019t join them, he stands to start turning his Tour around, potentially putting himself right back in contention to challenge Pedersen for the green jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-87d47b0e-81dc-11f1-a0ed-f9966ac10bd2-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/if-i-get-beaten-thats-the-way-it-is-jasper-philipsen-forced-to-accept-defeat-as-rivals-soudal-quickstep-celebrate-their-third-tour-de-france-win\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/if-i-get-beaten-thats-the-way-it-is-jasper-philipsen-forced-to-accept-defeat-as-rivals-soudal-quickstep-celebrate-their-third-tour-de-france-win\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/if-i-get-beaten-thats-the-way-it-is-jasper-philipsen-forced-to-accept-defeat-as-rivals-soudal-quickstep-celebrate-their-third-tour-de-france-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;If I get beaten, that&#8217;s the way it is&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen forced to accept defeat as rivals Soudal-QuickStep celebrate their third Tour de France win<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:33:53+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:33:53.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c610a880-81db-11f1-8d20-417dbd2cde55\">The peloton is over a minute behind the break now. More attacks have been made out of it though, including a move with Biniam Girmay, which has prompted Mads Pedersen to (yet again) attack himself to try and chase him down. The Girmay group remains closer to the peloton than the break, however, 50 seconds behind the latter and only 20 seconds ahead of the former.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c610a916-81db-11f1-9be7-fdc0641fd7e1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAQxbp9FDDfbjirjmwSJka-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAQxbp9FDDfbjirjmwSJka-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAQxbp9FDDfbjirjmwSJka-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAQxbp9FDDfbjirjmwSJka-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAQxbp9FDDfbjirjmwSJka-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAQxbp9FDDfbjirjmwSJka-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:27:55+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:27:55.191Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-150km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f047f17c-81da-11f1-aacb-910fa3cdab1b\">Momentum is running out in the peloton. Lidl-Trek are lacking the numbers and support to keep it up, and the gap to the breakaway has grown to 40 seconds. It looks like Lidl might now have given up the ghost, as they&#8217;ve stopped chasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:22:32+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:22:32.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2fec1976-81da-11f1-9caf-3934d39720bd\">There are fifteen riders in the break to the peloton, where Pedersen has tried taking things into his own hands by pacing.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the other notable names in this breakaway group, as well as Philipsen and Pidcock &#8211; Healy, Vauquelin, Van Gils, Mohoric, Wellens, McNulty, Hagenes, Schmid, Gregoire, Alaphilippe and Jegat.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-2fec1a02-81da-11f1-8ed1-0f25ab99eb5a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9.jpg\" alt=\"BELFORT, FRANCE - JULY 17: Quinten Hermans of Belgium and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling attacks during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 13 a 205.8km stage from Dole to Belfort \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 17, 2026 in Belfort, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VGr59Yyfe6b72KL6zfeor9.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:16:05+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:16:05.515Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-160km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-493dbba6-81d9-11f1-97ac-73a43bbe1adc\">This has turned into a battle between Alpecin and Lidl, as Philipsen\u2019s teammates in the break look to keep this move clear, and Pedersen\u2019s in the peloton try to shut it down. Right now, the gap remains at ten seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The intermediate sprint isn\u2019t yet for the best part of 100km away, but there are no climbs preceding it; so should this break succeed in going clear, the 25 points should be Philipsen\u2019s. Given he only trails Pedersen by 46 points in the points classification, Lidl will not want to let him have them.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:11:43+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:11:43.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-acfb5a8c-81d8-11f1-b0c0-b5576d3aa5f9\">Tom Pidcock is the best-place rider on GC in the break. In 10th at 11:49, he&#8217;ll be seen by many as a danger, and will likely spark a chase.<\/p>\n<p>For now, though, it&#8217;s Lidl-Trek who are trying to shut it down, having missed out on the move. They&#8217;re also fearful of Jasper Philipsen, who is also in the break, and is a threat to Pedersen&#8217;s green jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-acfb5af0-81d8-11f1-b3e9-9720b6c552a3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM.jpg\" alt=\"The pack of riders pictured in action during stage 13 of the 2026 Tour de France cycling race, a stage of 205km from Dole to Belfort, on Friday 17 July 2026. The 113th edition of the Tour de France starts on Saturday 4 July in Barcelona, Spain, and will finish in Paris, France on the 26th of July.BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga via AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zKEna3XiyS84BjhZxC8meM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:06:36+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:06:36.571Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-170km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f6272c82-81d7-11f1-92a1-871c685ea99e\">There&#8217;s been a split in the peloton, with a group of over 40 riders going clear from the rest of the peloton. There will be some concern among the GC teams as they try to figure out whether anyone dangerous has managed to make it in to this move. So far we have spotted any.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T12:00:14+00:00\">2026-07-17T12:00:14.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-123160c4-81d7-11f1-b1ea-8d3ec4f3462e\">The move of Kwiatkowski, Asgreen, Vervaeke, Kirsch and Zimmermann is over &#8211; they&#8217;ve been caught. The waves of attacks have never ceased, but now the new attackers don&#8217;t have a group up the road to chase down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:55:57+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:55:57.893Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-180km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-799a596a-81d6-11f1-bc1d-cd87093469d1\">The five riders up the road. They&#8217;re working hard together, but the action in the peloton is making it difficult for them to build much of an advantage. Having been up the road for over 20km, they only have a lead of ten seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-799a5a28-81d6-11f1-87c9-1ff7c1643198\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN.jpg\" alt=\"BELFORT, FRANCE - JULY 17: (L-R) Louis Vervaecke of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step, Kasper Asgreen of Denmark and Team EF Education - EasyPost and Michal Kwiatkowski of Poland and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team compete in the breakaway during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 13 a 205.8km stage from Dole to Belfort \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 17, 2026 in Belfort, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CqePbUhgsPk5cuz26UbmsN.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:50:24+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:50:24.166Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b28845c6-81d5-11f1-9f48-091cda9a9724\">They might have Asgreen up the road already, but EF really want Ben Healy in the break, and the Irishman keeps attacking in his trademark persistent style every opportunity he gets.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s had a difficult Tour so far, but is now in the terrain where he can really flourish.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-b28845c6-81d5-11f1-9f48-091cda9a9724-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/its-my-achilles-heel-some-of-us-just-arent-built-for-it-ben-healys-attacking-exploits-have-been-stifled-at-the-tour-de-france-but-he-senses-the-moment-to-strike\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/its-my-achilles-heel-some-of-us-just-arent-built-for-it-ben-healys-attacking-exploits-have-been-stifled-at-the-tour-de-france-but-he-senses-the-moment-to-strike\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/its-my-achilles-heel-some-of-us-just-arent-built-for-it-ben-healys-attacking-exploits-have-been-stifled-at-the-tour-de-france-but-he-senses-the-moment-to-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;It&#8217;s my Achilles heel, some of us just aren&#8217;t built for it&#8217; \u2013 Ben Healy&#8217;s attacking exploits have been stifled at the Tour de France, but he senses the moment to strike<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:44:53+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:44:53.608Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-140km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ed8d66de-81d4-11f1-8496-276df76ac354\">15 seconds is the lead for Kwiatkowski, Asgreen, Vervaeke, Kirsch and Zimmermann. This was a good move to get into, as all the attempts to gain a gap from the peloton since have so far been unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ed8d674c-81d4-11f1-a616-db3ba5fd8c16\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd.jpg\" alt=\"The pack of riders (peloton) cycles during the 13th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 205,8 km between Dole and Belfort in eastern France, on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5TyLd52pZcZvHtfQRR42kd.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:39:07+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:39:07.824Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1f67daaa-81d4-11f1-a415-ed65fbdfbbb6\">The five leaders still are 20 seconds ahead. The attacks keep coming behind, including one from Mads Pedersen and another from Ben Healy. A lot of big names fancy their chances today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1f67db18-81d4-11f1-8352-5732f3cf5d8c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR.jpg\" alt=\"A spectator atop a motorcycle watches the pack of riders (peloton) cycle past during the 13th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 205,8 km between Dole and Belfort in eastern France, on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WTC4gCdMqLE6ZzAKXPQcR.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:33:57+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:33:57.466Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-200km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-666cea0e-81d3-11f1-90a7-f5fba9de7cd1\">Five riders have a gap of 12 seconds, and it&#8217;s a strong group &#8211; Micha\u0142 Kwiatkowski, Kasper Asgreen, Louis Vervaeke, Alex Kirsch and Georg Zimmermann. This won&#8217;t be the end of the action, and more attacks will come out of the peloton, but if those five riders keep working together and stay out the front of the road they could be a part of whatever definitive breakaway does eventually form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:28:52+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:28:52.384Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b08ed44a-81d2-11f1-98bd-ff9329e69ece\">And they&#8217;re off! Ballerini was the first rider to attack, and now another group including Abrahamsen are trying their luck &#8211; among the first of what will surely be many attempts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:25:24+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:25:24.004Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-345e7baa-81d2-11f1-9ea8-31a9921b236b\">Just 1km left before the riders leave from Dole and take on the official start. This is going to be an intense beginning, as the fight to get into the break begins.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-345e7c04-81d2-11f1-b1a1-719877ffe1b2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA.jpg\" alt=\"DOLE, FRANCE - JULY 17: A general view of the peloton prior to the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 13 a 205.8km stage from Dole to Belfort \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 17, 2026 in Dole, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zs4YRmemV8gxKY6bCD3ZjA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:20:55+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:20:55.492Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9457e402-81d1-11f1-945c-07297efadfcf\">Two potential winners today, from very different scenarios &#8211; could it be Mads Pedersen from a breakaway, digging deep to survive the final climb; or Tadej Poga\u010dar from the peloton on a GC battle?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9457e466-81d1-11f1-9be3-41e3e86a4bbb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT.jpg\" alt=\"Lidl - Trek team&amp;#039;s Danish rider Mads Pedersen wearing the sprinter&amp;#039;s green jersey shakes hands with UAE Team Emirates - XRG&amp;#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader&amp;#039;s yellow jersey at the start of the 13th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 205,8 km between Dole and Belfort in eastern France, on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shWfxziu8kLnTshomj8QTT.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:11:39+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:11:39.460Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48e75bde-81d0-11f1-878a-0515ed916268\">Although this does look like prime territory for a break to succeed, it\u2019s by no means guaranteed. Much will depend on what kind of mood is in Tadej Poga\u010dar, and before the start today he was non-committal about whether or not he\u2019d put his UAE team to chase the break down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-48e75c56-81d0-11f1-8aee-8905ec5beecb\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u201cThat depends on who is in the break.\u201d <\/p><figcaption><cite>Tadej Poga\u010dar, on whether or not he&#8217;ll chase down the break<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-48e75cd8-81d0-11f1-9df5-437a51cce581\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Team Emirates - XRG&amp;#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader&amp;#039;s yellow jersey awaits the start of the 13th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 205,8 km between Dole and Belfort in eastern France, on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8xYL8XE3dxmJ7Y3BiQLZoD.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T11:05:21+00:00\">2026-07-17T11:05:21.856Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-67d88730-81cf-11f1-a3fa-d90f639cc7ec\">The riders are travelling through the neutralised section, preparing for the official start of the stage, where the fight to get into the break will commence.<\/p>\n<p>This is a curious stage. The climb (and descent) of the category one Ballon d\u2019Alsace near the finish will be decisive, but in order to get into the breakaway to contest for the stage win, riders will need a big rouleur engine, as there are no climbs inside the first 150km of the stage. So it could be that the stage is decided by the climbing prowess of a group of breakaway riders whose speciality is not climbing.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T10:58:57+00:00\">2026-07-17T10:58:57.613Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82da0da2-81ce-11f1-b990-f1f2a343c1b1\">After the crash in yesterday\u2019s finale, there are three non-starters this morning &#8211; Jenno Berckmoes, Frits Biesterbos, and, most notably, Fernando Gaviria. The Colombian endured a frustrating Tour, although had been getting closer and closer as the race went on, before reaching the top ten for the first time on stage 12. But now his race ends prematurely, and he\u2019ll be out of action for a little while having broken his collarbone.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/he-was-our-big-hope-for-the-win-former-tour-de-france-leader-fernando-gaviria-exits-with-broken-collarbone\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/he-was-our-big-hope-for-the-win-former-tour-de-france-leader-fernando-gaviria-exits-with-broken-collarbone\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/he-was-our-big-hope-for-the-win-former-tour-de-france-leader-fernando-gaviria-exits-with-broken-collarbone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;He was our big hope for the win&#8217; &#8211; Former Tour de France leader Fernando Gaviria exits with broken collarbone<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T10:50:34+00:00\">2026-07-17T10:50:34.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-573371d0-81cd-11f1-8b04-335c2bb333b7\">After a couple of sprint stages in succession, this one looks like prime territory for a breakaway to be allowed to go clear.<\/p>\n<p>There is plenty of hunger in the peloton to get into the breakaway, especially among the (many) teams who remain winless, as reflected by all the efforts to do so on yesterday\u2019s mostly flat parcours; therefore we\u2019re anticipating a big fight to do so today, on a day that looks very well-suited to the escape artists.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-573371d0-81cd-11f1-8b04-335c2bb333b7-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-13-preview\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-13-preview\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-13-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour de France 2026 stage 13 preview &#8211; Longest stage of this year&#8217;s race tackles Ballon d\u2019Alsace on approach to finish that suits breakaway<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-17T10:43:59+00:00\">2026-07-17T10:43:59.288Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36166c92-80f0-11f1-a712-2f0f556bb498\">Hello and welcome to stage 13 of the Tour de France!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-stage-13-live-chance-for-breakaway-success-as-race-heads-into-the-vosges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-07-17T12:39:18.866Z 140KM TO GO The peloton has sat up, and is now two minutes behind the breakaway group, which has a total of 37 riders in it. But the 20-man chase group featuring Pedersen and Girmay haven\u2019t given up yet, and are 55 seconds behind the leaders, and chasing hard to try and join them. 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