After Mark Cavendish crashing out at the very end of Stage 1, today comes the equally sad news that Chris Froome has withdrawn from the Tour de France after crashing twice on today’s Stage 5. There goes Team Sky’s chance of winning the Tour for the third year in a row for the UK.

Poor old Froomey getting into the team car after crashing for the second time. He looks pretty banged up.

Oh well, the cycling will still be fantastic and the scenery wonderful. Allons-y!