Tim Merlier pips Jonathan Milan on the line in a sprint finish to win a crash-marred stage three of the Tour de France.

Several crash near the finish, but defending champion Pogačar and two-time winner Vingegaard, considered among the main contenders, finish safely.

1. Tim Merlier, Belgium, Soudal Quick-Step, 4:16:55. 2. Jonathan Milan, Italy, Lidl-Trek, same time. 3. Phil Bauhaus, Germany, Bahrain Victorious, same time. 4. Soren Waerenskjold, Norway, Uno-X ...

Favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard finished safely in the main pack Soudal Quick-Step team's Belgian rider Tim ...

The first stage of the Tour de France is completed! The 184 riders started in Lille, where the first leader's jersey was ...

Tim Merlier narrowly beat Italian Jonathan Milan to win stage three of the Tour de France in Dunkirk, while Mathieu van der ...