‘I’m sure the big boys will come out to play’ – GC contenders expected to clash on punchy Tour de France stage 4 finish in Rouen

Stage 4 of the Tour de France and the rollercoaster roads to Rouen should inspire A GC battle, offering the likes of Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) a chance to attack.

The 174.2km stage from Amiens takes the Tour into Normandy, with four categorised climbs in the final 30km and a rise to the finish line.