Three-time champion Tadej Pogacar will spend Monday's rest day of the 2025 Tour de France savouring his feats in the Pyrenees of southern France that have helped him establish a four-minute lead over his arch rival and two-time victor Jonas Vingegaard.

It's one of the world's most popular sporting events, and the Tour de France attracts around 10 million spectators each year. But this year several crashes including one involving a spectator being hit by a team car have added more challenges for competitors and spectators alike.

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