Pedersen Wins Tour de France Stage Four in Heat

Mads Pedersen claimed victory in Tour de France stage four as he broke away from the pack in extreme heat. The Danish rider was part of a 14-rider group that went up the road with 174km remaining, including fellow escapee Jasper Stuyven. forestarrow.rest

The stage, which started at 12.10pm BST/1.10pm local, saw Pedersen capitalize on the challenging conditions to secure his win. Without ITV coverage this year, fans missed the traditional theme tune, though the race continued despite the absence of the broadcaster's post-race analysis, which many viewers considered superior to Channel 5's coverage.