The versatile Dutchman, Mathieu van der Poel, who wore the yellow jersey and won a stage during the opening week of Tour de France, has withdrawn from the race.

Belgium’s Tim Merlier won his second stage at this year’s Tour de France on Sunday, outsprinting Jonathan Milan and Arnaud De Lie in Châteauroux, but the real story of the day was an incredible day-long break from Alpecin-Deceuninck pair Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Rickaert.