Bonjour mes amis et velkommen til København. Stage One of the Tour de France kicked off with a 13.2km time trial around the rain-slicked roads of Denmark’s capital. All the maillot jaune money was on the four big names with skills against the clock, and boy did they perform. Filippo Ganna (INEOS-Grenadiers), Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team-Emirates) and Wout Van Aert (Jumbo Visma), all rode faster than Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Mathieu van der Poel. But they all had to cede to a lung-buster of a ride by Yves Lampaert who takes the first yellow jersey and the TDF lion plushie back to the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl bus.
What the hell just happened?
The 13km parcours should have been perfect for the power TTers. All the talk in the run up was about who could beat Ganna and how they might do it. There was skinsuit news, chainring news, new aero helmet news. It was set to be the fiercest of contests, except we had all forgotten the weather. After a day of glorious sunshine for the team presentation, the rain fell on the opening stage and suddenly everything became that little bit more anxiety ridden and uncertain.
These roads look slicker than deer guts on a door knob. White lines, manhole covers, wet corners. Pucker up. #TDF2022
— Chris Carlson (@Kiss_my_Panache) July 1, 2022
and cobbles
It is honestly terrifying watching the riders hit the cobbles at 3km to go. I don't understand how they don't all immediately crash. I almost crashed and I was walking.
— Slow Guy on the Fast Ride (@Slowguyfastride) July 1, 2022
The early lead was taken by Trek-Segafredo’s Bauke Mollema looking resplendent in his new Dutch champion skinsuit.
Let's go!!! 🇳🇱🇳🇱#TDF2022 #mollemalen pic.twitter.com/J53eyskYMP
— Bauke Mollema (@BaukeMollema) July 1, 2022
The nerves corkscrewed tighter as EF Education – Easy Post hot favourite, Stefan Bissegger, demonstrated exactly how slick the roads were. Pushing a huge 64tooth chainring, he held nothing back as he went into the corners.
Some crash and some DON'T! 😬🤩 Well done @aka_muni Stephan Bissegger 👏👏👏😎👌#bikehandling #skills #TDF2021 pic.twitter.com/BDSv1sxlwB
— Neil Anderson (@Mr_Andrrson) July 1, 2021
His luck eventually ran out and he hit the deck, not once but twice, putting paid to EF dreams of yellow.
Watching Bisseger crashing twice while grappling with a 64-tooth chain ring reminds me of the time I tried to teach myself to snowboard without any lessons. All the gear & no idea kind of vibe…
But seriously, poor chap. Silly equipment choice perhaps given conditions? #TDF2022
— Felix Lowe (@saddleblaze) July 1, 2022
Poor guy, you have to feel for him
Bissegger i mål efter to styrt på den regnvåde rute #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/RrzCylHh7G
— Veloropa (@veloropa) July 1, 2022
Everyone held their breath as the GC guys started – they had a fine line to walk between staying safe and not losing time they cannot make up in the mountains
I seem to be screaming 'For God's sake, be careful' every 15 seconds. I might have to go lie down in a darkened room … #TDF2022
— VeloVoices (@VeloVoices) July 1, 2022
Jumbo-Visma duo Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic played all their cards perfectly, finishing the day 7th and 8th respectively.
Thousands of cycling fans exhale… 😮💨#TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/HNFlVNsdhM
— Katy Madgwicksen – Tour mode engaged! 🇩🇰🚲 (@writebikerepeat) July 1, 2022
Next into the hot seat arrived a fearless Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix Deceuninck – how long will it take me to remember that name change?) sliding his bike around corners for fun.
He has 'evil genius plotting their next move' vibes in this photo
— fiona (@fiona_wyse) July 1, 2022
Then came the three riders everyone had their eyes on as Pippo, Wout and Tadej rolled off the start ramp one after another.
Ganna’s usual smooth style was hampered by the wet corners
Ganna slipping and sliding. #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/OwwylyI8kX
— daniel mcmahon (@cyclingreporter) July 1, 2022
King Kelly hits the nail on the head, Ganna really throws his bike around on a dry course … he's not able to do this today so I don't see a yellow jersey for him today #TDF2022
— VeloVoices (@VeloVoices) July 1, 2022
Wout was burning it up. Matching van der Poel for silky bike handling but really laying down the power on the second half of the course to scream over the line and into the hot seat.
WVA is on fire!!!! The rain hasn't dampened his spirits … Wout comes inot the finish and he's SMASHED Ganna's time! #TDF2022
He could be in YELLOW
— VeloVoices (@VeloVoices) July 1, 2022
That Jumbo Bee jersey gives the riders the look of a full sleeve tattoo, and I like that.
🇫🇷 #TDF2022
Smile because the Tour has started! 😃💛 pic.twitter.com/wKLGvpll7r
— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) July 1, 2022
🇫🇷 #TDF2022
Stage 1 ✔️
🥈nd place for @WoutvanAert today!Stay tuned for our report ✍🏼
📸 A.S.O./Charly Lopez pic.twitter.com/2t1GBkIq5W
— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) July 1, 2022
The 2021 champion looked as cool as a cucumber before the start…
— Cycling out of context (@OutOfCycling) July 1, 2022
… and that swag never left him as he finished just 2 seconds behind Van Aert.
A third place finish in the opening TT at #TDF2022 earned @TamauPogi the best young rider’s jersey.🥉🤍#UAETeamEmirates #WeAreUAE pic.twitter.com/pbvrtIQdgr
— @UAE-TeamEmirates (@TeamEmiratesUAE) July 1, 2022
WHAT A TREAT!
Well those were some intense 3 minutes…Wout van Aert sets the NEW BEST TIME, 2 seconds faster than Pogacar and 5 faster than Ganna. The first Yellow Jersey, normally. #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/uwsIIsl2TU
— Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) July 1, 2022
Aurelien Paret-Peintre (AG2R Citroen) had all three superstars chasing him – and he wasn’t caught. BRAVO!
🇫🇷 @LeTour@AurelienParetP a gardé les 3 fusées dans le retro 💪@AurelienParetP hold the 3 Fantastic off 💪#AG2RCITROËNTEAM – © KBLB pic.twitter.com/UeQSYxu4nz
— AG2R CITROËN TEAM (@AG2RCITROENTEAM) July 1, 2022
It all looked set for Wout Van Aert to take yellow, right up until Yves Lampaert’s times started to show on the live-tickers. The former two-time Belgian National TT champion is no slouch against the clock and these shorter city-centre style routes suit him to a tee. Even so, I did not expect him to get close to his countryman’s time. Neither did Wout.
MEILLEUR TEMPS POUR YVES LAMPAERT ! #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/KAk5i9Rl27
— Dans la Musette (@DansLaMusette) July 1, 2022
But as the finish line drew nearer that’s exactly what happened. With a shout of pure joy he came over the line with 5 seconds in hand.
I leave the house for half an hour and three people go faster than Filippo Ganna and one of them is Yves Lampaert? WHAT IS GOING ON 😮 #TDF2022
— Katy Madgwicksen – Tour mode engaged! 🇩🇰🚲 (@writebikerepeat) July 1, 2022
An incredible ride, which stunned fans and commentators alike, and probably no one more than the man himself. We will not speak of the long overshoe socks
Get out the ruler I'm not so sure about these pic.twitter.com/XGS2c8UaI2
— Caley Fretz (@CaleyFretz) July 1, 2022
Put a (high) sock in it!
Van Aert's face as Lampaert knocked him off the TT hot seat there was almost as dismayed as the time he watched teammate Roglic crack in the final TT in 2020.
And the first big plot-twist of the #TDF2022 has been delivered. Who needs Cav, eh?
— Felix Lowe (@saddleblaze) July 1, 2022
I don’t think the atmosphere of the stage can quite be captured by the official highlights, so I bring you #RookieRacingRecap from the inimitable Belinda. She has you covered.
STAGE 1 #TDF2022#RookieRacingRecap
Missed the opening Individual Time Trial? I've got you covered.
The Rookie Racing Recap is back to recap Stage 1 featuring firepower, movie releases, and exclusive unseen footage of MVDP* (*unconfirmed). #CouchPeloton #TDF pic.twitter.com/Q0hBokOQcs
— Belinda (@reallyspoketome) July 2, 2022
Just a farmer’s son from Belgium
Yes the road conditions may have been more favourable and yes the wind had dropped. But you know what? The big names get to choose what time they want to roll down the start ramp on the opening day, it’s always a gamble, and it takes nothing away from Yves Lampaert’s victory. He rode that course with pure guts and skill. Knew he would lose time in the corners if he didn’t let the bike run under him. Knew he could ride that course with all its technicalities. Trusted his skills and his bike and went for it.
The moment @yveslampaert stunned everyone and won stage 1 of #TDF2022! pic.twitter.com/zBX6OEzz9n
— Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team (@qst_alphavinyl) July 1, 2022
Stop the presses!@yveslampaert is the winner of the opening stage of the #TDF2022!
What a way to start the race 👏
Photo: @GettySport pic.twitter.com/6pWWPJ5Biv
— Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team (@qst_alphavinyl) July 1, 2022
He was overcome with emotion during his interview
“I’m just a farmer’s son from Flanders.
I can’t believe it.”Bravo @yveslampaert 👏👏👏👏👏
Lovely guy – Great Win.#TourDeFrance2022 pic.twitter.com/TlC4vY8uCd— Neon-Brown (@NeonBrown10) July 1, 2022
🎙 🇧🇪 @yveslampaert
"I'm just a farmer's son from Belgium and I've done this"
An emotional interview from today's winner ⬇️#TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/PRLeLycGrf
— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 1, 2022
we’re still not mentioning the long socks!
Time trial stylings
I know a lot of fans like to nerd out about TT tech, but at VeloVoices Towers we’re more into the absurdity of some of the TT helmets. They may well be aero, but really?
It appears that this is the year of the completely absurd TT helmets. pic.twitter.com/DSQpuhCGhP
— Ted King (@iamtedking) July 1, 2022
“When Adam Yates pulled up to the UAE Tour time-trial with an absurdly large Kask helmet, the cycling world did a double take. Had his head grown overnight?”
This is quite relevant today, everyone seems to have a big helmet. Go check out all my aero ramblings on @pelotonbrief. pic.twitter.com/1dncsHDCSX
— Joe Laverick (@JoeLavo) July 1, 2022
The new Specialised TT helmet, with additional snood/face sock!
Peter Sagan has a face sock too!#TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/0V0xTLD3IN
— Mathew Mitchell (@MatMitchell30) July 1, 2022
The 'snood' is part of Specialized's new TT helmet 'system'. Supposedly smooths the airflow through and around the helmet, by keeping your hair flat and your ears pinned to the side of your head. #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/70BO1t7R7e
— Michael Hutchinson (@Doctor_Hutch) July 1, 2022
A different angle made the whole thing so much worse.
What do we all think of Specialized's new TT lid? pic.twitter.com/vpY7LylZqe
— Slow Guy on the Fast Ride (@Slowguyfastride) July 1, 2022
More aero-helmet stylings on this thread
I am ready #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/StDTwmK6Hc
— Tim – UllrichsArvinger 🇩🇰 (@ullrichserben) July 1, 2022
Good to see the first wearer of the yellow jersey was not to be seen in such things.
Seeing @yveslampaert using old Specialized helmet makes me so happy. #TDF2022
— Blaž Debevec (@BDebevec) July 1, 2022
I did have to laugh with Geraint Thomas. All that INEOS-Grenadiers money on a super aero TT suit and he forgets to take his gilet off.
"That was cracking me a bit as well" 🤣
🇬🇧 @GeraintThomas86 on forgetting to take off his gilet before beginning his time trial 🧥#TDF2022 | @INEOSGrenadiers pic.twitter.com/2UyTvgQuVR
— Eurosport (@eurosport) July 1, 2022
Danish Roar
Denmark has a beautiful relationship with the bicycle. I expected the Danish crowd to be knowledgeable and vocal, but wowsers, these clips gave me goosebumps. Very few riders get take part in the Tour de France, and fewer still have the opportunity of a home town Grand Depart. How special it must have been for the 10 Danes on the startlist today. Imagine riding the course on this wave of sound.
Vingegaard! Vingegaard! Vingegaard!
Quand la foule encourage Jonas Vingegaard 🤯🔥 #TDF2022
📽 Michael Holm@Eurosport_FR l #LesRP pic.twitter.com/vQoQ4dnJjS
— Josselin Riou (@josselin_riou) July 1, 2022
They were cheered all around the course
Wall of sound for Mads. Goosebumps
Follow for more on @SRAMroad Instagram today. pic.twitter.com/YCLJni0hMP
— Jøsé Been (@TourDeJose) July 1, 2022
I have a soft sport for Mr Pedersen (yeah I know, you’re all shocked!). Not only is he dynamite on the bike, but his work ethic, down-to-earthness, and his passion for what he does shines through. Have a watch of this behind the scenes from Trek-Segafredo.
Most riders can only dream of racing @LeTour Tour de France in front of a 🇩🇰 home crowd, but for Mads Pedersen that dream will soon become a reality 🤩
Watch ALL ACCESS: MADS now 👇https://t.co/CQjUmgpqB7#TDF2022 #letourdk pic.twitter.com/EhisNEtzeP
— Trek-Segafredo (@TrekSegafredo) July 1, 2022
Before I leave Denmark, for those that love a little history with their Tour, look no further than this thread from Rasmus.
The big CPH-guide for the #TDF (for nerds)
I’ve designed a city-walk that’ll teach you a bit about CPH’s history.
It’s told through the route that the riders will take on the stage 1 TT. I recommend you keep this map open as a reference.Ready? Let’s dive in!
1/40-ish pic.twitter.com/F6dGqaCWu9
— Rasmus Nowak Franklin (@NowakFranklin_) June 24, 2022
Things that made me smile
When you’re hungry
Keep mishearing Pogacar as focaccia 🙃
— fiona (@fiona_wyse) July 1, 2022
It wouldn’t be Le Tour without La Caravanne
🇩🇰 Copenhague sous la pluie, avec le sourire ☔️😃#LaCaravane #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/ZzEapSrK1T
— La Caravane du Tour (@CaravaneduTour) July 1, 2022
The brilliant #couchpeloton are here to bring the fun. If you’re are not following either Mrs Frog or Belinda on twitter. YOU ARE MISSING OUT!
Casting call for the Copenhagen mermaid #letourdepoupees #sbstdf #couchpeloton pic.twitter.com/FoOt5Z8Nzz
— MrsFrog (@musettedutour) July 1, 2022
TOUR DE FRANCE HOT MESS MAP 2022 Edition
Your non-pro guide to the wild ride that is Le Tour. Stage-by-stage details, hot tips, & highly accurate facts. #GTHotMessMaps #HotMessMaps #CouchPeloton #TDF #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/FVWcQs9z0X
— Belinda (@reallyspoketome) June 30, 2022
Nairo and the quest for the green jersey! It was quite something to see Nairo catch his minute man in a TT.
NAIRO QUINTANA CATCHES CALEB EWAN WITH 4K TO GO, A MASSIVE BLOW TO HIS SPRINTER RIVAL #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/xEwUuHGJIu
— Nairo en maillot vert (@NairoInGreen) July 1, 2022
love Love LOVE
You can wipe away the rain but can't wipe away the smile from @ChrisHamo_ after he completes his first @LeTour stage 😃 #KeepChallenging #TDF2022 pic.twitter.com/K0RYZvxG18
— Team DSM (@TeamDSM) July 1, 2022
Ahhh, Le Tour. Don’t you just love it! Who’s ready for stage 2 and the BRIDGE OF AWESOMNESS? #stayalert
The Final Word
https://twitter.com/festinagirl/status/1542805220559929345?s=20&t=Hzq4lViaaLegMplZJYiI7w
All the results
Stage results
1 Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) 15:17
2. Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) +0:05
3. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team-Emirates) +0:07
4 Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) +0:10
5 Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) +0:13
GC Top 10
1 Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) 15:17
2. Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) +0:05
3. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team-Emirates) +0:07
4 Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) +0:10
5 Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) +0:13
6 Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) +0:15
7 Jonas Vingegaard +0:15
8 Promoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) +0:16
9 Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo) +0:17
10 Dylan Teuns (Bahrain-Victorious) +0:20
All the Jerseys
https://twitter.com/LeTour/status/1542934812767399937?s=20&t=bqnbT-fFn8eHyu78gFYzUA
Leader’s jersey : Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl)
Points jersey : Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl)
King of the Mountains:
Best young rider: Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team-Emirates)
Team :
For full race results, go to CyclingNews
Official Tour de France website is here