Tas Sets New Benchmark in Tour de France TT

Sandrine Tas of Lotto Intermarché has set a new benchmark time of 28:49:39 in the Tour de France Femmes time trial to Dijon. The Belgian rider is just 0.96 seconds faster than Le Mouël, who is now the one to beat in this crucial stage. slot-chickenroad.org

Live footage has begun on TV broadcasts, showing the idyllic countryside as riders tackle the course. The race continues with updates from the individual time trial starting at 13.34 BST/14.34 CET.