Richie Porte recovers from puncture to stay fourth in Tour de France

Rob Shaw
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:04am, first published September 18 2020 - 8:30am
NO STRESS: A television screenshot showing Richie Porte swapping bikes after puncturing in the Tour de France. Image: Trek-Segafredo
NO STRESS: A television screenshot showing Richie Porte swapping bikes after puncturing in the Tour de France. Image: Trek-Segafredo

Richie Porte's Tour de France podium hopes appear destined to be decided by a penultimate-stage uphill race against the clock after another day of edge-of-the-saddle drama in the Alps.

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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw

Sports editor

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