Tour de France 2026: Stage Four Heat Battle

Fourteen riders, including Jasper Stuyven and Mads Pedersen, have broken away from the main pack early in the stage. The peloton is currently chasing down the escapees as temperatures rise significantly.

The stage began at 12.10pm BST (1.10pm local) without ITV coverage, prompting some fans to express disappointment over the absence of the network's iconic theme tune and post-race analysis. somethingsdifferent.biz