A shaky peloton begins its tour in the Basque Country, the team EF Education-EasyPost pinning all its hopes on a single rider, a fragile start to a race shadowed by a tragic accident.

O'Connor, the newly appointed leader of the AG2R-Citroën team, fixed his gaze on the opening mountain stage, a contest shared with fellow Australian, Jai Hindley.

Jasper Philipsen, Deceuninck-Quick Step’s star sprinter, leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of victory, aiming for win after win in every sprint stage, while Mark Cavendish strives to etch a new record into Tour history.

The riders of Team Bahrain Victorious are resolved to win a stage, a tribute to their fallen comrade, Gino Mäder. His loss has ignited a fierce determination within the team, a silent vow to honor his memory through victory.

The shift in dynamics proved challenging for Tom Pidcock, as he navigated the evolving team strategy. Meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar faced a frustrating setback during Stage 14.

He found himself in a relentless time trial, the ascent a dizzying climb. As Jonas Vingegaard’s prowess became undeniable, whispers of doubt began to circulate.

Seeking a stage victory, Soudal Quick-Step turns to Julian Alaphilippe. But can he overcome lingering team tensions and a history of injury to secure the win?

As the race neared its final moments, a palpable tension filled the air. The riders surged forward, a kaleidoscope of color against the backdrop of the mountains. This was it: the last time Thibaut Pinot would grace the peaks in competition…