Nairo Quintana insisted on Monday (10th July) that he did not regret taking part in the Giro d'Italia, even if it has had a negative impact on his Tour de France campaign.

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After a frantic start to the 2017 edition of the Tour de France, Monday was a welcome rest day for the riders.

Stage 9 on Sunday (9th July) was one of the most eventful in the illustrious history of the event, with Geraint Thomas and Richie Porte among the big names to suffer serious crashes - the latter breaking both his pelvis and collarbone in a horror collision.

Three-time former Champion Chris Froome is currently in possession of the leader's yellow jersey.

Despite enjoying their rest day in the Dordogne region, Movistar team leader Nairo Quintana and his teammates went out on a two-hour cycle ride in the morning in a bid to keep the momentum of the Tour going.

Quintana is currently eighth in this year's Tour - 2 minutes and 13 seconds behind Froome.

He suffered badly during the mountain stage on Sunday, and admitted that he doesn't feel he has the power in his legs that he would like.

"I felt good yesterday and I continue to do so today, but it's evident that I'm not finding the same watts on my legs as I expected to do before the race. We all were convinced about my chances to shine right from the start, but at the end, it's only about the 'here' and 'now', and I didn't respond well."

The Colombian climber came into the Tour with plenty of optimism having changed his preparations, but may have to admit that the gamble of competing in the Giro D'Italia - where he finished second - has yet to pay off.

Stage 10 of the Tour de France will take place on Tuesday (11th July) between Perigueux and Bergerac.

Perigueux, France. 10th July, 2017

1. 00:00 Exterior hotel where the Movistar team is staying

2. 00:04 Hotel window

3. 00:08 Movistar vehicles in front of hotel

4. 00:12 Movistar sticker on side of vehicle

5. 00:16 Movistar mechanics truck

6. 00:20 Mechanic inside truck working on bike

7. 00:24 Bikes outside truck

8. 00:28 Bike wheels

9. 00:32 Bike frames with Tour de France bib numbers

10. 00:37 Wheels outside truck

11. 00:41 Team Movistar leader Nairo Quintana being greeted by fans

12. 00:52 Nairo Quintana taking pictures with fans

13. 00:58 Quintana walking towards truck

14. 01:04 Quintana and Movistar colleagues talking

15. 01:08 SOUNDBITE: (English) Andres Montoya, Tour de France fan from Colombia:

"It's amazing, it's amazing! You see only (the riders) on the TV and maybe if you are near to the race, the racers pass so fast. And now, here in the hotel, you meet the people, take the picture and make videos for Instagram. I don't know, it's the best, the best opportunity."

16. 01:32 Movistar riders Jonathan Castroviejo and Jasha Sutterlin on their bikes

17. 01:37 SOUNDBITE: (English) Claudia Stinfil, Tour de France fan from Colombia:

"Oh my god! Nairo Quintana! For us, as Colombians, we're very proud of him because he is one of our heroes, like a sport hero, you know, and the best thing about that guy, it's his humanity and he is a very humble guy."

18. 01:54 Movistar's Jasha Sutterlin signing autographs on Tour de France yellow jersey

19. 02:03 Movistar riders leaving hotel on their bikes

20. 02:19 Quintana leaving hotel on his bike

21. 02:29 Quintana arriving at press conference venue

22. 02:37 Quintana and Movistar's General Manager Eusebio Unzue at press conference table

23. 02:43 SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Nairo Quintana, Team Movistar:

"Well, for my part, here we are on the first rest day. It is clear that now it is more about will than might. But we are still up for the fight, though, and we'll try to keep improving. We have lost some time until yesterday, and to be honest, it was only due to lack of energy. However, there's still a long way to go in this Tour, and we're so determined to do great things in what's to come."

24. 03:21 Cutaway cameraman

25. 03:27 SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Nairo Quintana, Team Movistar:

(Q: If you had not taken part in the Giro d'Italia, would you be better placed today?)

"No, I do not regret it, it is clear that it is a bet you make and something different to do, we have many things to learn and many things that remain to one of what has happened and how we have always done for to get better."

26. 03:59 Cutaway photographer

27. 04:03 SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Nairo Quintana, Team Movistar:

"I felt good yesterday and I continue to do so today, but it's evident that I'm not finding the same watts on my legs as I expected to do before the race. We all were convinced about my chances to shine right from the start, but at the end, it's only about the 'here' and 'now', and I didn't respond well."

28. 04:32 Cutaway

29. 04:36 SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Nairo Quintana, Team Movistar:

(Q: Can you still make the podium?)

"Well right now I dare not say anything, but if I can have a good day, anything could happen."

30. 04:53 Press conference breaks up

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Reaction from some of the leading contenders at the Tour de France on Saturday (28th July), including four-time winner Chris Froome who said he was 'really proud' of teammate Geraint Thomas.

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Reaction after Primoz Roglic won the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday (27th July) with second-placed Geraint Thomas retaining the yellow jersey.

Laruns, France. 27th July, 2018.

1. 00:00 Mikel Landa during interview

2. 00:04 SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Mikel Landa, Team Movistar:

"I've enjoyed a lot today. From the supporters and because of my good physical condition. I feel satisfied even though we couldn't win."

(Q: Do you leave with a good sensation?)

"Yes, because I did the best I could, with better and worse moments. I gave it all so I feel satisfied."

3. 00:25 Mikel Landa with fans and media

4. 00:29 Steven Kruijswijk during interview

5. 00:34 SOUNDBITE (English): Steven Kruijswijk, Team Lotto:

"It's been great for us. Today we really fought for the victory and the stage win. To get on the podium maybe in Paris.  And Primoz (Roglic) showed himself that he is really good."

6. 00:48 Steven Kruijswijk

7. 00:51 SOUNDBITE (English): Steven Kruijswijk, Team Lotto:

"Today I gave it all. I did my best. We started really well during the first week with Dylan (Groenewegen) of course.. It looks like a long way to go with the stage wins for him. But if you see what kind of team we brought here. A sprint team and for the mountains and GC (General Classification . Until now it worked out great."

8. 01:15 Robert Gesink

9. 01:25 SOUNDBITE (English): Robert Gesink, Team Lotto:

" It was an attempt ... I could join Sky and ride at the same tempo as they did but then in the end there were still many Sky guys left to do the job. So we thought it would be more wise to do it short and hard. Also of course, it was setting up my team-mates for their attacks and I am happy it made sense what I did."

10. 01:52 Robert Gesink being interviewed

11. 01:56 SOUNDBITE (English): Robert Gesink, Team Lotto:

"If I would have done GC, I would have already done something way earlier. But they were all really relaxed and it was a long way to go and it is going to be a hard climb. So OK, now you can start then I started pulling and they weren't worried. Both GC boys were super relaxed and it was good."

12. 02:17 Jonathan Castroviejo

13. 02:26 SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Jonathan Castroviejo, Team Sky:

"Things will depend on how things turn out. Tomorrow will be a very curvy individual time trial going up and down all the time. Very physically demanding. It will be very tough. But I don't think there will be surprises. It will be close between (Primoz) Roglic and why not (Geraint) Thomas?"

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