Pedersen wins Tour de France stage in extreme heat

Mads Pedersen surged clear to win stage four of the Tour de France in extreme heat conditions. The Carcassonne to Foix route (181.9km) proved challenging as temperatures soared, with 14 riders including Pedersen and Jasper Stuyven breaking away from the main group.

The Danish rider's performance came despite the absence of ITV coverage, which meant no traditional theme tune for viewers. The race, which started at 12.10pm BST/1.10pm local, saw Pedersen capitalize on the difficult conditions to secure his stage victory. michezonews.co.za