Belgian Yves Lampert (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) became the first leader of the 109th Tour de France after winning the rain-drenched first 13.2km attempt this Friday in Copenhagen.

Lampaert (Izegem, 31 years old) set an average target time of 15.17 minutes. 51.7km/h, ahead of compatriot Wout Van Aert (Jumbo Visma) by 5 seconds and Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates) by 7 seconds. The double world champion and big favorite of modality, Italian Filippo Ganna (Ineos), finished fourth in 10 seconds.

The best classified Spaniard was Jonathan Castroviejo (Ineos), 25 seconds behind the winner. duration More (Movistar) left 56away from the general candidates.

This Saturday is the first online phase of the Tour, which runs between Roskilde and Nyborg with a route of 202.2 kilometers still through Danish territory.