With stage nine’s gravel roads providing a brutal challenge for riders, it was a mercy to watch from the passenger seat
There were no time gaps between the main contenders.
Frenchman Anthony Turgis emerged victorious from a long breakaway through the dust of gravel roads to claim the ninth stage of the Tour de France after an hectic day of racing on Sunday.
Anthony Turgis emerged victorious from a long breakaway while Tadej Pogacar attacked several times on a novel run but could not gain time on his main rivals for the yellow jersey. Frenchman Anthony Turgis won stage nine of the Tour de France on the white gravel tracks through champagne vineyards after a long range escape on Sunday.British rider Tom Pidcock was second after tailing Turgis but looked to be slightly blocked as he made a last-gasp bid for the line ahead of third-placed Derek Gee of