Roche on the rise
And it was a day of contrasting emotions for Ireland’s two riders in the Tour, as Nicolas Roche climbed the rankings while Dan Martin plummeted.
As Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) re-emphasised his stunning talent by claiming his third stage win of his maiden Tour, Evans (BMC Racing) and Wiggins (Team Sky) rolled in with the front group as behind them carnage unfolded.