Lease a Bike seemed to have buried the hatchet - at least temporarily - after Team UAE Emirates-XRG made several cynical and critical remarks about the Dutch squad during the first week of the Tour de France.

Tim Wellens had time to high-five fans inside the final kilometre as he soloed to victory on stage 15 of the Tour de France into Carcassonne while Ben Healy remains in the top 10 and 18:14 behind yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogacar .

First place on the summit finishes carries a total of 80 points in the mountains classifications and 60 in the points. As well as being a best-priced 8-15 on Sunday night for the polka dots, Pogacar was a general 5-1 shot for green. You can watch every stage of the 2025 live on TNT Sports & ITV4.

But behind Pogacar stands a massive support team that ensures he wants for nothing. While much of that support comes from within his team, one key component is external: an Italian shoe manufacturer that’s been giving “Pogi” the best shoes in the game since 2020.

Tadej Pogacar extends his lead in the 2025 Tour de France after a strong Stage 14 finish, while Remco Evenepoel makes a surprise exit, shaking up the overall standings.

"We came close to a stage win, but Thymen Arensman was really strong today and he fully deserved this victory - hats off to him. We can be happy and satisfied w

XRG got through the day just fine, avoided a crash in the opening phase, and is on the mend from some recent throat and nasal issues. That’s also why he was able to stay calm, even when he accidentally ended up in the breakaway.