Roglič 3rd and Pogačar 6th amid huge crashes in 1st stage of Tour de France

Brest, 26 June - Slovenian cycling stars Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) placed third and sixth, respectively, in stage one of this year's Tour de France on Saturday, which saw two major crashes. Both Slovenians seem to have dodged any serious injuries stemming from the collisions. The stage was won by France's Julian Alaphilippe.

Brest, France French rider Julian Alaphilippe wins the first stage of the Tour de France. Photo: dpa/STA

Brest, France
French rider Julian Alaphilippe wins the first stage of the Tour de France.
Photo: dpa/STA

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