Overview
- Tadej Pogacar claimed victory in a sprint finish on the 196-km opening stage from Domérat to Montluçon.
- Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line seconds behind to trail the Slovenian by four seconds in the overall standings.
- Mathieu van der Poel managed third place after joining Pogacar, Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel in the decisive breakaway.
- Time bonuses from stage one propelled Pogacar into the yellow jersey as he hones his form for the Tour de France.
- Stage two on Monday spans 204.6 km from Prémilhat to Issoire and features rolling terrain to test rider endurance.