The 112th Tour de France began today with a 184.9-kilometer sprint stage in Lille Métropole.
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) powered to the stage win and the first yellow jersey, navigating a chaotic finale marked by crosswinds and echelons that split the peloton. Visma-Lease a Bike’s tactical move saw GC contenders like Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic lose 39 seconds, while Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard gained an early edge.
A crash forced Filippo Ganna’s early exit, shaking up the race.
Philipsen outclassed Biniam Girmay and Søren Wærenskjold in the sprint, securing his tenth Tour stage victory.
Stage 2, a 209.1-kilometer hilly route from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, awaits with opportunities for punchy climbers.
What a leadout, what a sprint 🏆
Alpecin-Deceuninck dominated Stage 1 of the Tour de France with a high-pedigree leadout finished off by Jasper Philipsen, who claims the yellow jersey.
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🇫🇷 #TDF2025 pic.twitter.com/4xGVRAn9bP— Velon CC (@VelonCC) July 5, 2025
