EASY DOES IT
Thomas De Gendt’s tweet said it in a nutshell. “First breakaway of the Tour done. Breakaway of 172 riders until 10km to go. Good legs.”
The Belgian breakaway specialist’s tongue-in-cheek message was posted after the fifth stage between Gap and Privas, ‘the day without a break’ as it will no doubt be remembered. It did come to thrilling life at its finale, where Wout van Aert provided the latest demonstration of his unparalleled all-round ability by winning the bunch gallop. The Belgian’s verdict? “It was the easiest stage that I’ve ever ridden. It was really surprising for me. I haven’t been in the WorldTour for that long but since I got here this is the first day
