Key events
What might happen today? Well, after yesterday’s success for the breakaway (and in particular, Asgreen), I imagine those that missed out will be hungry to replicate it. Also, as we approach the final stages of this year’s Tour, there are going to be riders without a stage win looking for their opportunity. Time is ticking. And then there’s Philipsen…he didn’t get the sprint finish he was after yesterday, so is he eyeing up today’s flat finish?
With only a few more stages left of the 2023 Tour de France, and with the yellow jersey competition pretty much sewn up (although, never say never), what kind of action would you like to see happen over the next few days?
Who’s wearing what jersey
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Yellow: Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) 72hr 04min 39sec
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Green: Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) 352pts
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Polka-dot: Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) 88pts
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White: Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates)
Asgreen sprints to thrilling stage 18 win as Vingegaard retains solid Tour lead
Stage 18 report: Jonas Vingegaard retained his overall lead in the Tour de France as Soudal Quick-Step’s Kasper Asgreen won stage 18 in Bourg-en-Bresse. Asgreen was one of four riders in the day’s breakaway to survive a thrilling pursuit by the speeding peloton, as the race left the Alps behind and entered the Rhone valley. Jeremy Whittle reports from Bourg-en-Bresse…
The top 10 on General Classification
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Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) 72hr 04min 39sec
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Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) +7min 35sec
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Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates) +10min 45sec
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Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) +12min 01sec
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Simon Yates (Jayco AlUla) +12min 19sec
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Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) +12min 50sec
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Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe) +13min 50sec
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Felix Gall (AG2R-Citreon) +16min 11sec
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Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma) +16min 49sec
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David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) +17min 57sec
Stage 19: Moirans-en-Montagne-Poligny (173km)
William Fotheringham on stage 19: Another flat stage, this time out of the Jura and into the Doubs. This should be another bunch sprint, but there’s a stiff little climb 26km out, which could well put the riders who are left in the sprinters’ teams seriously off their stride. So perhaps a reduced bunch sprint for a seasoned warhorse such as Mads Pedersen. Today’s stage is due to roll out at approximately 12.15pm (BST).
