The roads were dangerously slippery after heavy rain. A fourth Tour de France title was all but won anyway, so finishing safely in the pack would do fine for Tadej Pogačar. Especially considering Sunday's final stage had already been neutralized for safety reasons and he just had to complete the race.

Now I'm trying to focus on other things in my life while enjoying cycling' - 26-year-old Slovenian says after toughest ever Tour victory