Cycling | Denmark's Pedersen wins Tour stage four, Norway's Traeen takes yellow jersey
Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen won stage four of the Tour de France following a successful breakaway, while Norwegian rider Torstein Traeen secured the overall yellow jersey. The stage, which featured four climbs, saw a significant shift in the general classification standings.
Why it matters
This result marks a major shift in the Tour de France leaderboard and highlights a significant career milestone for Traeen, who returned to professional cycling after a cancer diagnosis.
Denmark's Mads Pedersen powered to victory from a big breakaway on stage four of the Tour de France on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), leading a Lidl-Trek one-two finish while Norway's Torstein Traeen from Uno-X Mobility claimed the yellow jersey.
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