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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Flo Clifford

The opening week of the Tour de France showed one chink in Tadej Pogacar’s armour

The Tour de France was upended on a fascinating stage 10, with the first rest day giving riders – and observers – a chance to take stock after a fascinating opening week.

Bastille Day was billed as the first real test, 4,450m of climbing in the Massif Central. There was to be no French joy but instead delight for Ireland as Ben Healy rode himself into the race lead, half a minute ahead of previous leader Tadej Pogacar.

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