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Racing, Richie Porte, Tour de France 2019, Trek-Segafredo - July 18, 2019

‘The crashes are pretty indiscriminate’: Richie Porte avoids losses after hitting his head in crash at Tour de France

Richie Porte crashed on stage 11 of the Tour de France but avoided time losses (Photo by Marco Bertorello / AFP)

Richie Porte was able to remain calm under pressure and avoided losses after hitting his head in a fall at the Tour de France.

Riders far back on GC have to attack on Tour de France Pyrenees opener, says Nicolas Portal

Those trailing Geraint Thomas need to attack, says Team Ineos sports director Nicolas Portal (Photo: Pool / L'EQUIPE / SUNADA)

If they are going to have a chance at the Tour de France, then the riders further down in the classification need to attack in the Pyrénées opener to Bagnères-de-Bigorre on stage 12, according to Team Ineos Nico Portal.

Sunweb backs lead-out rider Cees Bol over sprinter Michael Matthews on stage 11 of Tour de France

Michael Matthews at the 2019 Tour de France (Sunada)

Michael Matthews was relegated to lead-out rider on stage 11 of the Tour de France as his Sunweb team opted to back Dutchman Cees Bol.

Long-awaited Tour de France victory lifts pressure off Caleb Ewan

Caleb Ewan takes victory in his debut Tour de France on stage 11 (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Caleb Ewan won his long-awaited stage to take the pressure off his shoulders in his first Tour de France.

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Racing, Tour de France 2019 - July 18, 2019

Five talking points from stage 11 of the Tour de France 2019

The talking points as the Tour de France resumes in week two