Tour de France: ‘Disco Dan is ready to dance’

Dan Martin jumped back up to sixth overall but conceded precious time to race leader Chris Froome in yesterday’s 17th stage of the Tour de France, the Irishman now trailing by 2:37 with four stages remaining.

Martin moved up one place on General Classification heading into another big day in the Alps today and he knows if he is to make the podium in Paris on Sunday he’ll need to have a huge three days.

The Quick Step Floors man has been one of the stars of this Tour with his never-say-die style of riding winning him legions of followers – and he said he is ready to fight for every last second.