The longest stage of this year's race wasn't exactly a thrill a minuteLaurent Pichon was one of three riders to get in some solo miles off the frontTour de France stages of 200km (and more) are "boring, no fun and make no sense" according to teams and riders in the 2018 race.
Cavendish takes first top 10 finish of the race on stage sevenMark Cavendish is still off the pace in the Tour de France sprintsMark Cavendish is improving in the Tour de France but says that the Bora-Hansgrohe and Quick-Steps teams have another level that he can't match.
All the analysis from the longest stage of the raceCHARTRES, FRANCE - JULY 13: Yoann Offredo of France and Team Wanty Groupe Gobert / Peloton / during the 105th Tour de France 2018, Stage 7 a 231km stage from Fougeres to Chartres / TDF / on July 13, 2018 in Chartres, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)All the analysis from stage seven of the 2018 Tour de France, where Dylan Groenwegen launched a perfectly timed sprint to win in Chartres.
The Dutchman took his second career stage victory on a long and sedate day at the Tour de FranceDylan Groenewegen wins stage seven of the 2018 Tour de France (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)The Dutchman took his second career stage victory on a long and sedate day at the Tour de France
Hinault speculates about how hostile reception may affect FroomeBernard Hinault has had plenty to say on Chris Froome's salbutamol caseBernard Hinault has continued to go on the offensive against Chris Froome, saying that the four-time Tour de France champion has no place at the race.
