Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel produced a stunning display of power to win the first time trial of the Tour de France on Wednesday and defending champion Tadej Pogačar cemented his favorite status by grabbing the yellow jersey.

At present Visma-Lease a Bike's Italian time trialist Edoardo Affini remains in the hot seat and 37minutes and 15 seconds is still the time to beat.

“With so many good riders in the final, you’re always a bit on the edge,” Pogacar said post-stage. “You never know what’s going to happen — but you get this adrenaline of pure racing.”