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Away and a clear picture emerged in the last mile and a half, as the rainbow striped jersey of the world champion, julian alaphilippe, left the peloton trailing in his wake. he had time to savour the moment, its 20 years since a frenchman last won the first stage of the tour. while behind him the three race favourites, primoz roglic, tadej pogacar and geraint thomas all ensured theyre still in contention, others werent so lucky. drew savage, bbc. defending champion lizzie deignan finished ninth ...