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Pedersen wins Tour de France stage four in heat

Mads Pedersen has won stage four of the Tour de France 2026, breaking clear in extreme conditions on the 181.9km route from Carcassonne to Foix.

With 174km remaining, a group of 14 riders including Pedersen and Jasper Stuyven established a lead as the peloton began their chase. The extreme heat conditions affected the riders throughout the challenging stage.

The absence of ITV coverage has disappointed fans, with many criticizing Channel 5's post-race analysis as inadequate compared to the previous ITV4 broadcasts. mchezo.co.za