French cyclist leads Tour de France.
Alex Baudin won the Tour de France. The race started in Spain and went into the Pyrenees mountains. The final part of the stage had no spectators because of a fire.
The Tour de France began in Pau, France. Alex Baudin took the lead after the first stage. Baptiste Veistroffer was in first place briefly during the fifth stage, which was not a mountain stage. Max Kanter surprised everyone by coming in second place during a fast finish. A Dutch rider won the final sprint of the stage.
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Highlights
Baudin Leads Tour de France
Alex Baudin is now the leader of the Tour de France.
Veistroffer Early Lead
Baptiste Veistroffer took an early lead in the fifth stage.
Flat Stage Expected
The fifth stage was flatter than previous mountain stages.
Kanter Second Place
Max Kanter finished second in the final sprint.
Dutch Rider Wins Sprint
A Dutch rider won the final sprint of the stage.
Perspectives
- Alex Baudin is leading the Tour de France.
- The race started in Pau, Spain.
- The Tour de France is a cycling race.
- A wildfire affected the final stage of the race.
Le Monde reports Baudin is leading due to his performance.
Le Monde
The New reports Kanter finished second in a sprint.
New