Tour de France 2024: stage seven brings first time trial of this year’s race – live

Is the lad in flip flops considering racing him?

Cav now on the descent and enjoying life a bit more.

Cavendish has hit the climb that is on today’s course. There is a healthy crowd in fancy dress and polka dot shirts willing him the hill.

The wind will be helpful today, it would seem. Cavendish is being pushed along by a strong breeze. Cav will be pleased that he does not need to push himself to the limits.

It will be quite a while until we get any real indication of a good time today.

In the meantime, read up on yesterday’s action.

Every start time for the riders today. All times are in CET.

Cav gets plenty of applause as he winds through the streets. There is not much on this for Cavendish so he will enjoy himself.

Mark Cavendish will be first down the ramp today. He looks incredibly happy with life.

The Ineos team have been spotted wearing face masks. Are they taking precautions because of Covid in the camp?

What’s the course? Check out the stage-by-stage guide.

Welcome to the first time trial of the Tour. There is only a grand total of 59km time trialling to be done this year, so today’s 25.3km could be significant. We are likely to see a bit of a shake up in the leaders by the time everyone completes their run, so there is plenty to keep a watchful eye on.

Remco Evenepoel is the reigning world time trialling champion and will fancy his chances of catching up with leader Tadej Pogacar who is 45 seconds ahead of him. “I think the favourite is Remco, for sure,” Pogacar said after stage six. “He’s the world champion and he’s shown many times that he can beat everyone. I think he’s the one to look to, but I think I can also do a pretty solid time trial.”

Should be an intriguing day for all.