It is very hot at the Tour de France. In South France it is 40 degrees. The riders suffer in the sun. They use ice packs to cool down.
Mads Pedersen won the 4th stage. He is a pro bike rider from Denmark. He won in a sprint after 182 kilometers. It is his 3rd win at the Tour.
Tadej Pogacar is no longer in 1st place. He lost the yellow jersey. He arrived 13 minutes later. He wanted to give away the lead.
Torstein Traeen from Norway leads the race now. He wears the yellow jersey. He has 28 seconds lead. This is his biggest success.
The world body made special rules for the heat. Riders got more water and food bags. This protects the health of the riders.
On Wednesday the race goes to Pau. The path is 158 kilometers long. Fast riders have good chances there. There are no high mountains.
