The second week of the Tour de France has lifted the curtain on what really happens behind the race .
As the pace increased and fatigue became more apparent, the spotlight was not only on the riders, but on everything (and everyone) that kept them moving. From the early-morning preparation to the late-night recovery, from the mechanics taking care of every detail to the staff keeping morale high: it was a week of collective effort, on and off the bike.
At the heart of it all, a standout performance: Oscar Onley, now 4th overall. A result that speaks of consistency, determination, and the fight for every single second.
The road to Paris is still long, but the stories that really matter are already being revealed: on the climbs, in the team bus, in the crowd.
This is Behind the Race.
Proxima Team Edition in action: a wheel that combines lightness and efficiency, perfect for WorldTour professionals. Behind every assembly is the precise and passionate work of Team Picnic-PostNL mechanics, always ready to intervene quickly and expertly. ( Photo: Pocispix )
As the standings tighten and fatigue sets in, Oscar Onley takes an incredible 4th place in the overall standings . Every result comes from a perfect balance between athlete, strategy, and equipment. ( Photo: CAuldphoto )
Tobias Lund Andresen in action along the road between Muret and Carcassonne . As the Danish cyclist speeds by, a curious spectator watches from the window of a house along the route. The Grande Boucle continues to offer fascinating views behind the competition. ( Photo: CAuldphoto )
Frank van den Broek arrives in Carcassonne at the end of the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France. After a long day of hard work, the cyclist appears focused and visibly exhausted, a moment that reflects the intense challenges of each stage of the race . (Photo: CAuld Photo)
