The likes of Mathieu van der Poel and the peloton’s huge range of puncheurs and climbers will all be in with a shout at victory on a tricky outing

Deceuninck team's Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen celebrates on the podium with the best sprinter's green jersey after the second stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 209.1 kilometres between Lauwin-Planque and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Northern France, on July 6, 2025. LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images

Jasper Philipsen has withdrawn from the Tour de France after suffering a heavy fall on stage three. The Belgian, who rides for Alpecin-Deceuninck, laid early claim to the green jersey after winning the first stage of the race and maintaining his lead after the second.