Jumbo-Visma has once again asserted its dominance in a grand tour. The second week, though, will be a massive challenge for the American in the leader’s jersey.
With only a month and a half to go until the end of the season, we can see clear trends in the rankings. UAE Emirates is destined to win the annual ranking thanks to its great competitiveness in almost every race on the calendar. In addition, there is a clear divide between the top 18 teams and the rest, which puts Arkéa and Astana in a delicate situation in just the first year of the triennium.
Director Martin McDonagh condemns the use of a scene from his film in an ad by No campaigners for a Voice to Parliament; Typhoon Saola batters Hong Kong and parts of southern China; And in sports, French cyclist Geoffrey Soupe surprises the top sprinters to win stage seven of the Vuelta a España.