Massive crowds lined the roads for the opening stage, a 13.2km time trial around the streets of Copenhagen. The next two stages in Denmark provided interesting stages with many expecting echelons to form in crosswinds but unfortunately this never truly occurred. The Danish rider, Magnus Cort managed to steal the KOM jersey but was unable to clinch the yellow jersey he was hoping for on home soil.

Stage 5 is sure to be many fans highlight of this first week of racing with the race travelling onto terrain which is normally reserved for the spring classics. The 11 sectors caused carnage during the stage with many favourites falling or having some form of issue. After another transitional stage the race then headed to the high mountains and La Super Planche Des Belles Filles.

Stage 5 is sure to be many fans highlight of this first week of racing with the race travelling onto terrain which is normally reserved for the spring classics. The 11 sectors caused carnage during the stage with many favourites falling or having some form of issue. After another transitional stage the race then headed to the high mountains and La Super Planche Des Belles Filles.

BORA – hansgrohe took the mantel in the mountains, getting two riders in the breakaway on Stage 7. Lennard Kaemna of BORA – hansgrohe was unfortunate to not win the stage. He was caught within the last 20 metres on the final climb, a heart-breaking finish to the day. A weekend in the mountains followed with Stage 9 finishing at the popular ski resort of Les Portes du Soleil. An impressive 60km solo effort from Bob Jungels clinched the stage, bringing an exciting close to the first week.

Thanks to Chris Auld and Russ Ellis for capturing this year’s race. See more of their work on Instagram