It was a somewhat surprising podium for the first stage of the Tour de France, led by the elder statesman of the sprinters, Alexander Kristoff. 

It was a day full of crashes, and though most of the GC favorites stayed upright many of their domestiques did not. 

At La Course, an expected sprint didn't play out that way, and we dig into why. 

Finally, the Secret Pro sends over his tip for Stage 2.