Overview

• Van der Poel experienced cold-like symptoms that escalated on the second rest day, leading to a hospital examination in Narbonne
• Tests confirmed pneumonia and medical staff recommended his withdrawal to prioritize his health
• He sat 62nd in the general classification and held third place in the green jersey standings before leaving the race
• Earlier in the Tour, the 30-year-old Dutchman twice wore the yellow jersey and won stage 2
• Stage 16 proceeded from Montpellier to the summit of Mont Ventoux without him as he begins a week of rest