The organisers of the 100th Tour de France came under fire after the first stage of the showpiece event ended in chaos in Bastia.

Ireland’s Dan Martin retained the race lead on yesterday’s fifth stage of the Volta A Catalunya, finishing ninth on the run from Rialp to Lleida and extending his lead over his closest challenger to 14 seconds.

Irish cyclist Nicolas Roche has moved up to sixth place in the Vuelta a Espana after finishing in the main group today today.

Nicolas Roche remains in seventh place overall after stage six of the Vuelta Espana today.