After two wild days in the Alps, the sprinters return to the spotlight in the 18th stage of the Tour de France. Thank goodness we’re watching it from the comfort of our couch.
Jonas Vingegaard just needs to stay on his bike in the remaining four stages, and he will undoubtedly secure a second yellow jersey, as the Danish rider holds a 7’35 advantage over Tadej Pogacar in the general classification. Wondering how to follow today’s race on Thursday? Here’s everything you need to know.
The reward for the fast men who survived the mountains is a mostly flat race from Moutiers to Bourg-en-Bresse. The leg pain and grim memories of the Alps will fade away with victory in the 18th stage of the Tour de France 2023.
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) aims for his fifth victory in an extraordinary Tour, while Dylan Groenewegen (Jayco-AlUla) and Biniam Girmay (Intermarche-Circus-Wanty) also hope to contend for the stage win.
However, Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) won’t be in the peloton sprint, as the Belgian rider has left the Tour to be with his pregnant wife ahead of Thursday’s stage.
How to watch the Tour de France for free on TV
All stages of the Tour de France 2023 will be broadcasted in their entirety on Eurosport 1 and RTVE, which has been airing this special competition live for many years.
Today’s stage will start on Thursday, July 20, at 13:35h and is expected to finish around 17:42h.
From 14:40h, the live coverage can be enjoyed on Teledeporte and RTVE Play. Starting from 16:00h, the commentary by Carlos de Andrés and Pedro Delgado can be followed on La 2.
Who is the favorite to win the Tour de France?
Vingegaard and Pogacar lead the Tour’s peloton, but four-time champion Chris Froome won’t compete as he was not selected by Israel Premier Tech.
Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) was making history before his unfortunate withdrawal in the eighth stage. Our Spanish rider Carlos Rodríguez is no longer in contention.
Some of the links added in the article are part of affiliate campaigns and may represent benefits for Softonic.
