Dan Martin says heat was major factor in pivotal time trial at Tour de France 2019

The Irishman slips out of the top-10 but was satisfied with his ride

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Dan Martin says the searing heat was a surprise in the pivotal time trial stage of the Tour de France.

UAE Team Emirates rider Martin set off on the 27.2km course around Pau as temperatures reached 30 degrees and crossed the line utterly exhausted from the effort.

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