Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - BBCNEWS - 20210626:18:52:00
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, it's 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 they're still in contention, others weren't so lucky. drew savage, bbc. defending champion lizzie deignan finished ninth in la course — the one—day women's version of the race. dutchwoman demi vollering won the spr...
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