Jasper Philipsen strikes early as Tour explodes into life
The 2025 Tour de France is underway - and it didn’t take long to erupt.
On the windswept roads around Lille, the peloton shattered in the final 20 kilometres. Jasper Philipsen powered to his tenth stage win and pulled on the yellow jersey for the first time. Big names like Evenepoel and Roglič lost 39 seconds, while Pogačar and Vingegaard wasted no time stamping their authority.
Here’s everything you need to know from an opening stage that delivered drama, damage and dominance:
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What’s ahead for today?
The Tour heads into hillier terrain on the road to Boulogne-sur-Mer. With punchy climbs, narrow roads and a steep final kilometre, this stage suits puncheurs and GC contenders alike.
Mathieu van der Poel is the top favourite to win - and take yellow from teammate Philipsen. Expect fireworks from Pogačar, Vingegaard and a motivated Evenepoel, with riders like Healy and Powless ready to pounce if the favourites hesitate.
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We’ll be back this evening with the full story from Boulogne-sur-Mer. For now, sit back and enjoy stage 2. It could get lively.
Best,
Team Domestique