It was another breathless day of racing at the Tour de France that threw all the peloton's biggest players into the mix. Watch the highlihgts

M athieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) stormed to victory and the overall lead on stage 2 of the Tour de France in a dramatic small group sprint against GC favourites Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike).

This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from the second week of the Tour de France.

Stage 2 results. Finals results of the 209-kilometer Stage 2 from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer at the 2025 Tour de France from Sunday, July 6.

Supporters watch Quinn Simmons of the U.S. during the fifth stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an indivdual time-trial over 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) with start and finish in Caen, France, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Catch up on stage 2 of the Tour de France 2025 with full stage replays, highlights and more from the day right here on SBS On Demand.