2022-07-17T14:13:01.973Z The Welsh rider hit a canister on the road. He is not seriously hurt and gets up and starts again. 2022-07-17T14:12:12.931Z Owain Doull goes down.
2022-07-17T14:11:59.750Z Crash in the peloton! 2022-07-17T14:11:01.133Z We’ve only had two sprints so far this Tour, both in Denmark. That needs to change today. Last year, a certain Mark Cavendish won in Carcassonne to equal Eddy MErckx’s record.
Let’s enjoy this flashback to that day. #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/kIddx9R02b July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T14:09:24.591Z Race leader Jonas Vingegaard slowed for a moment but rejoins the peloton with teammate Tim Wellens.

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T14:05:34.357Z Fortunately for Politt and Honoré, the roadside trees provide some shade. 2022-07-17T14:04:59.271Z These are the chasers that are slowly eating into the 1:20 lead of Politt and Honoré.

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(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T13:57:13.669Z That was the early break until van Aert sat down and rejoined the peloton. Nils Politt (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Mikkel Frølich Honoré (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) remain bravely ahead.

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T13:55:53.122Z Right now it’s 37.7C outside on the street. That’s 99.7F!

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T13:54:56.172Z It’s hot out there.

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T13:49:32.414Z Trek’s work narrows the gap between Politt and Honoré. The time is 1:20. 2022-07-17T13:32:03.350Z The roads are flatter in this intermediate section. The return climb and descent for the last 60 km. 2022-07-17T13:28:55.704Z Let’s all show @MichaelMorkov some love! He’s currently alone at the back, trailing the #TDF2022 peloton for over 20 minutes and battling the tough course and high temperatures to make it within the time limit!Photo: @GettySport pic.twitter.com/Vlxkb1HeEk July 17 2022 See more 2022-07-17T13:27:30.450Z

100 km

The work of Trek and BikeExchange at the front of the peloton reduced the gap to 1:45. There is perhaps a game of cat and mouse going on. 2022-07-17T13:20:06.073Z Water fights are a way to stay cool in the peloton. 😂💦 Only good intentions @CarusoDamiano @matmohoric #RideAsOne #TDF2022 🎥 @VelonCC pic.twitter.com/iO8DLY6xxJ July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T13:07:23.086Z Ice brothers in secession. 🇫🇷 #TDF2022true sportsmanship from Nils sharing some ice with his breakaway partner 🤝👌 pic.twitter.com/l7xtlM7oCI July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T13:06:01.679Z Here’s the moment Toms Skujiņš loads up with jerrycans. 🫶🤝🎩@Tomashuuns#TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/aTXv4trkEl July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T13:04:18.357Z

120 km to go

Politt and Honoré move forward together, taking turns at the front.
2022-07-17T13:02:08.131Z Riders plunge into the grain fields of the south and soon see the stunning sunflower fields.

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T12:56:14.438Z Finalist Toms Skujiņš steps forward again to give the cold binos to his teammates. 2022-07-17T12:55:32.468Z His teammate Mads Pedersen returns for a wheel change. 2022-07-17T12:55:13.596Z Is this an attempted label bidon by Toms Skujiņš? How many bottles can you fit in your shirt, Toms Skujiņš? 😅#TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/i0Hr8JH97t July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T12:52:44.649Z

130 km to go

The peloton launches under the signal of the top of the climb. The gap is 2:50 as the sun bakes everyone and the peloton is lined up.
2022-07-17T12:42:32.922Z It’s hot, but the pace is high, with the average speed reaching 46.8 km/h. 2022-07-17T12:40:01.705Z The peloton is at 3:00. 2022-07-17T12:39:18.758Z Politt and Honoré start the Côte d’Ambialet. It is 4.5 km at 4.6%. Luckily it’s in the shade so it offers some respite from the heat. 2022-07-17T12:35:48.753Z

140 km to go

Politt and Honoré dive into a descent, enjoying the cool air. If it gets cold at all. It’s 36C out there. 2022-07-17T12:32:26.177Z QuickStep’s Andrea Bagioli needs a bike change, but hisa bike is in the middle of the roof of the QuickStep car. He’s away and he’s hunting. 2022-07-17T12:28:46.998Z However, Politt and Honoré lead by 2:50. With Trek and Alpecin leading the chase. 2022-07-17T12:27:53.920Z Politt returns to speak in his team car and got new canisters, but he doesn’t seem too convinced about his drive in the break. 2022-07-17T12:25:12.707Z

150 km to go

Michael Mørkøv fights alone but out of the back. He is at 11 minutes so is unlikely to be there to help sprinter Fabio Jakobsen if the stage ends in an s bunch sprint.

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T12:15:59.274Z The fast moving peloton sweeps van Aert. That leaves only Politt and Honoré ahead. They lead by 2:20, with the peloton trying to keep them in check.
2022-07-17T12:11:57.676Z He was joined by his Jumbo-Visma team car and after a chat with his DS, van Aert relaxes. He slips back into the peloton. Jumbo-Visma decided on a different tactic after a long break did not go away. 2022-07-17T12:10:42.198Z

160 km to go

And now there are two. Wout van Aert sat up. 2022-07-17T12:08:01.596Z Trek-Segafredo gather near the front, perhaps looking to control the race and then try to use Mads Pedersen and Jasper Stuyven in the finale when there are hills and technical roads. 2022-07-17T12:05:28.013Z Here are Wout van Aert, Politt and Honoré in attack. 🇫🇷 #TDF2022 It’s hot Jonas isn’t it? 😉 pic.twitter.com/SVID8Rv8vz July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T12:03:10.018Z 🇫🇷 #TDF2022 It’s hot Jonas isn’t it? 😉 pic.twitter.com/SVID8Rv8vz July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T12:02:19.395Z Dani Martinez of Ineos is loaded with water bottles like a camel and takes them to his teammates in the peloton. 2022-07-17T12:01:28.438Z

165 km to go

The trio lead at 2:00 as other riders drop back for canisters and ice. It’s 34C outside on the street. 2022-07-17T11:54:36.035Z Wout van Aert, Politt and Honoré continue to work together beforehand. Their lead is at 1:40. 2022-07-17T11:50:22.378Z It’s all about staying cool today. Great heat, great device in the fridge 🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊 #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/5OAnxrrP5s July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T11:48:42.721Z Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma), Nils Politt (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Mikkel Frølich Honoré (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) lead by 1:30. Behind Chris Juul-Jensen (BikeExchange) is at the front, trying to ride a steady pace to protect their sprint hopes.
2022-07-17T11:45:39.271Z Jonas Vingegaard made sure he was in front and Tadej Pogacar was quick to close in on him. 2022-07-17T11:44:58.867Z The high pace has split the peloton. 2022-07-17T11:42:20.034Z The roads are up and down for the entire stage and especially in the opening 80 km. This could be a day for the sprinters, but they and their teams will have to work for it. 2022-07-17T11:39:39.354Z The Trek riders are also on the move, forcing the GC riders to stay alert as well. 2022-07-17T11:39:15.712Z

185 km to go

One explanation for Honore on the attack is the news that his QuickStep teammate Michael Morkov is struggling and has fallen. 2022-07-17T11:36:37.859Z The front three are Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma), Nils Politt (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Mikkel Frølich Honoré (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl). The gap is up to 1:50 as B&B Hotel rider Alexis Gougeard tries to go through the gap alone. This is a big project. 2022-07-17T11:33:11.988Z Indeed, the peloton has relaxed. 2022-07-17T11:32:53.823Z

188 km to go

Some in the peloton try to chase but the QuickStep riders block them. The van Aert trio has a 1:00 gap. 2022-07-17T11:29:23.997Z They lead by 20 seconds. 💚 Don’t expect @WoutvanAert to stay calm in the peloton! 💚 Don’t expect @WoutvanAert to wisely stay in the peloton! #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/Zay8PzYyc6 July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T11:28:28.875Z Van Aert is away with QuickStep’s Honore and Politt of Bora.
2022-07-17T11:27:18.316Z The intermediate sprint comes after 147km, but Wout van Aert is already active and trying to make a break. He can’t seem to stop himself, even though he has a huge, almost unbeatable lead in the green points jersey.

(Image credit: Getty Images Sport) 2022-07-17T11:24:07.403Z Antenna! Tim Wellens is attacking hard as Lotto look to fight back after a difficult few days. 2022-07-17T11:23:23.911Z

200 km to go

The riders are looking to attack, but the peloton is all together for now. 2022-07-17T11:22:44.726Z Click below to read the full story. Primoz Roglic pulls out of Tour de France to allow crash injuries to heal

(Image credit: Getty Images) 2022-07-17T11:21:43.882Z The three DNS riders are confirmed. In addition to Magnus Cort (EF Education-EasyPost) and Simon Clarke (Israel-Premier Tech), Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) also opted to go home and heal after crashing on the cobbled stage. 2022-07-17T11:20:15.945Z Pierre-Luc Périchon had a flat tire, which briefly delayed the start, but the attacks are already coming. 2022-07-17T11:19:01.762Z Here you go! Christian Prudhomme waves his flag and the scene is underway. 2022-07-17T11:14:13.953Z 🚩 Rodez 🏁 Carcassonne#TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/xLnyeyVhcs July 17, 2022 See more 2022-07-17T11:13:16.719Z The scene heads southwest to the Occitanie region of France, at the foot of the Pyrenees. It is the third consecutive stage over 190km.

(Image credit: ASO) 2022-07-17T11:11:02.527Z We expect a lot of attacks in the first few kilometers as the riders try to join the break of the day and break away from the control of the sprint…