

'It was easier than we thought' - Welcome to the Alpecin-Deceuninck school of bike racing
The Belgian team won the opening stage of the 2025 Tour de France after a textbook lead out for sprinter Jasper Philipsen
By Rachel Jary
Photography by Zac Williams/SWpix.com
5 JULY 2025 | UPDATED 11.43 PM BST
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The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.


The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.












