Pedersen Wins Tour Stage Four in Heat

Mads Pedersen claimed victory in the fourth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, breaking away from a 14-rider group in extreme heat. The 181.9km stage from Carcassonne to Foix saw Pedersen outperform his competitors as temperatures soared during the race. sweetbonanza.qpon

The Danish rider capitalized on the difficult conditions, with 174km remaining when the decisive breakaway formed. The win comes amid criticism of Channel 5's coverage, with fans lamenting the absence of ITV4's theme tune and post-race analysis.