The opening nine stages of the 2013 Tour de France, from the Grand Depart in Corsica to today’s first rest day, have provided more than their fair share of drama.
Twelve crashes, 16 withdrawals, and nearly 37 hours in the saddle for race leader, Chris Froome, tell the tale of an enthralling and gruelling first week of the hundredth Tour.
Our infographic gives a numerical breakdown of the challenge faced by the riders so far, and hints at the prospect of more to come over the remaining 1,890km.
