I don’t think anyone who watched the finale of Stage 17 of the Tour de France could be anything but moved by Tadej Pogacar struggles. To watch a rider who has brought such joy and such aggression over the first two weeks finally give up his Tour dreams.
An incredible, tenacious ride by Felix Gall on Stage 17 of the Tour de France gave Ag2R Citroen their first victory at this years race. As Jonas Vingegaard soared away on the slopes of the Col de la Loze and Tadej Pogacar had nothing left to give, Felix grimaced and battled to hold off Simon Yates and keep his dream alive. You don’t win alone on days like these and Ben O’Connor was the perfect wingman, they are my moment of joy today.