Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel produced a stunning display of power to win the first time trial of the Tour de France on Wednesday and defending champion Tadej Pogačar cemented his favorite status by grabbing the yellow jersey.

Tour de France icon Tadej Pogacar was left with a bloodied wrist after being cut open by the £250,000 watch he was wearing during the race.

Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar was the big winner of the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, July 9, taking the yellow jersey as Belgian Remco Evenepoel won the stage, a time trial on mostly flat Normandy terrain.

Just three days into the race, it’s clear we’re about to be treated to an epic duel between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard for the yellow jersey.

Tour de France fans have blasted spectators who appeared to stand on graves to catch a glimpse of riders at the race.