Roglic claims yellow as Pogacar wins Stage 9

LARUNS (France): Primoz Roglic took command of the Tour de France as Briton Adam Yates’s limits were exposed in the second mountain test today. The Slovenian played it safe on the last climb of the day but it was enough for him to move to the top of the standings in a ninth stage won by his compatriot and possibly prime rival Tadej Pogacar.

Riders await coronavirus tests day

Teams were crossing their fingers as the peloton headed for the first rest day’s battery of coronavirus tests which could trigger team exclusions tomorrow. Some team staff members were tested today and riders will be submitted to analysis tomorrow. Tour rules state that should two members of a team, staff or riders, test positive for coronavirus, the whole outfit will be kicked out of the race. Organisers and the International Cycling Union are expected to issue a statement on Tuesday before the start of the 10th stage. Reuters