The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham news and links for Tuesday, July 21

Key Points:

• Jonas Vingegaard, two-time Tour de France champion and main rival to Tadej Pogacar, crashed out of the 2026 Tour during Stage 15, suffering a broken collarbone that ended his race and required surgery.
• Vingegaard, who had become more cautious after a serious injury in 2024 and entered this year’s tour following a Giro d’Italia win, was involved in a crash possibly linked to early morning drug testing protocols, a point raised by Pogacar but not confirmed.
• Remco Evenepoel won Stage 15, while Pogacar appeared affected by Vingegaard’s crash and seemed to focus on supporting teammates rather than winning the stage.
• With Vingegaard out, the battle for second place in the Tour de France intensifies, featuring contenders like Evenepoel, 19-year-old Paul Seixas, Isaac Del Toro, and Tom Pidcock, while Pogacar aims to stay safe and possibly assist teammates.
• The crash marks a harsh and uncertain turning point in Vingegaard’s career, highlighting the unpredictable and dangerous nature of professional cycling.