News : Tour de France 2019: The 1st stage in the live ticker

Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 11:03 AM Uwe Toebe Natnael Berhane (COF) is indeed an aggressive driver who always likes to seek escape. Most recently, he ventured a ride on the third stage with Quentin Pacher at Dauphine just over a month ago. The duo survived until just over twelve kilometers from the finish. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:59 AM Florian Pütz Natnael Berhane from Team Cofidis is among the top performers. The rider from Eritrea is participating for the second time in the Tour de France, three years ago he finished 125th. Today he is in the breakaway group to get points in the fight for the mountain jersey. Of course, he would not wear it until the end of the tour, but for one or two stages the dress looks pretty good on his shoulders. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:58 AM Uwe Toebe Eddy Merckx is also present at the transition to East Flanders. A farmer has immortalized his name in huge capital letters on his field for today. If it works, I also present this artwork. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:56 AM Uwe Toebe Brussels has bribed itself in all imaginable formats. Reuters Yellow Triumphal Arch Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:49 AM Florian Pütz Do not be confused. There are already 3:30 minutes distance to the field. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:48 AM Florian Pütz The mayor of Geraardsbergen had made a great effort to make the Mur de Grammont part of the tour - and he also got support from Greg van Avermaet. He wants to win the mountain classification there. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:41 AM Uwe Toebe I am a bit surprised that Greg Van Avermaet is attacked by such a prominent driver. But as a Belgian, he obviously wants to present himself to the fans right away. The Olympic champion from Rio has already collected numerous merits. His biggest success was his victory at Paris-Roubaix two years ago. He has also booked two stage victories in 2016 and 2017 during the tour. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:37 AM Florian Pütz The quartet is currently in front of the field for two minutes. So the drivers agree, this breakaway group will not be caught again. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:34 AM Uwe Toebe At the Belgian championship stadium (34 titles) RSC Anderlecht heads to the province of Flemish Braband, the country's youngest and smallest administrative district. Greg Van Avermaet (CCC), Natnael Berhane (COF), Mads Würtz Schmid (TKA) and Xandro Meurisse (WGG) have launched a first attack. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:34 AM Florian Pütz Pictures that should not be missing from any stage summary. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:30 AM Uwe Toebe Yes, three minutes ahead of schedule! Between 16:50 and 17:16 the drivers are actually expected back. So now three pointer turns rather. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:27 AM Florian Pütz Let's go: Christian Prudhomme releases the race, the sharp start has taken place! Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:26 AM Uwe Toebe Once again to the weather. The conditions are almost optimal with a good 25 degrees and sunshine. However, during the afternoon it can be a bit windy. On the way back gusts threaten with up to 40 km / h as edge wind. Which of course promises suspense. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:24 AM Uwe Toebe The start is today officially in the Brussels region. This merger was founded in 1989 from 19 municipalities and currently has over 1.2 million inhabitants. Currently the field is rolling through Molenbeek-Saint-Jean / Sint-Jans-Molenbeek. The district is one of the poorest parts of Belgium and is considered a social hotspot. Many Islamists blamed for assassinations had their center of gravity here. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:23 AM Florian Pütz Now that the drivers are on the road, let's take a look at the stage: What awaits us? The tour starts with a flat day. The 194.5 kilometers long route leads straight out of Brussels. After 43 kilometers, the well-known wall of Geraardsbergen awaits. In French she sounds more beautiful as Mur de Grammont, but with her cobblestones she remains nasty. It is the first mountain classification of the tour, classified under third category. Then follows the Bosberg the second major slope and a hill of the fourth category. Here the mountain jersey is awarded on the first day. The peloton then continues over Charleroi, behind the city is waiting for a sprint score. And then it's back to Brussels. Presumably we see here a mass sprint in front of the Royal Palace. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:16 AM Uwe Toebe I have now also engaged in the SPON quiz. Nine out of ten. After all. At which point I embarrassed myself, I prefer to lay the mantle of silence. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:15 AM Florian Pütz Rolling, rolling, rolling! Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:10 AM Uwe Toebe Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:09 AM Uwe Toebe The field has already stopped. No, not to solve the difficult quiz. The political elite of the country is solemnly presented. Now followed by the hymns of France and Belgium - sung by a student choir. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:08 AM Florian Pütz Before we get started, we have a treat for you. Quizmaster Marco Fuchs has some tricky questions about the tour for you. I stand at 8/10 correct answers. You probably put me in the bag, Uwe. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:04 AM Uwe Toebe Thousands of fans have gathered along the way and cheer for the idol. One or the other pedaller rolls up to the car and welcomes Merckx with a handshake. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:02 AM Florian Pütz And that's it: Eddy Merckx stretches out of the roof window of Touring Director Christian Prudhomme's car and waves to the spectators. The fact that the neutral phase lasts so long, probably also has to do with Merckx 'lap of honor through Brussels. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 10:01 AM Uwe Toebe The sun shines across the city as well! Dream weather receives the tour at this moment, as the neutralization begins. This takes an unusually long time today with half an hour. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 9:58 AM Uwe Toebe Yes Florian, loud eddy shouts rang up to the stage at his performance. For two days, Brussels has its head in yellow. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 9:54 AM Florian Pütz Bonjour also from me, hello Uwe! Wherever I look, I see yellow everywhere. That's great. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 9:51 AM Uwe Toebe Eddy Merckx was welcomed yesterday by the Belgian royal couple. Queen Mathilde reminded him of his achievements. Reuters Royale Reception Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 9:36 AM Uwe Toebe Another famous inhabitant of the capital now dresses befittingly. (Photo: Reuters) Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 9:30 AM Uwe Toebe Bonjour! Yes, today, Édouard Louis Joseph Baron Merckx, as the most successful Tour de France driver by name, is in the spotlight. His 96 days in yellow and 34 stage victories are unequaled to date. Brussels is talking about this one day about the superstar of the Seventy called "cannibals" and not, as usual, this week about another kid in the metropolis. Ursula von der Leyen not only saw the light of day in the Belgian capital, she also spent her first 13 years here and is now preparing to become the first woman Commission President of the EU. Tour de France 2019 - Stage 1 7/6/19 8:03 AM Florian Pütz Eddy Merckx won the Tour de France for the first time 50 years ago. In honor of the Belgian, the Grand Départ will take place in Brussels this year. From the capital, the route leads to Charleroi and along roads known by the Belgian classics to the famous Mur de Grammont. After 194.5 kilometers, the flat stage ends in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels - the ideal destination for a mass sprint. Show more Ticker Liveblog Software