Postpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The peloton are slowing reeling in the two-man breakaway, with the gap down to two minutes and 44 seconds at the 64km mark.
Summary
German Marcel Kittel wins fourth stage in dramatic finish
Kittel takes third stage victory of the 2014 race
Defending champion Froome seventh overall after early fall
Italian Vincenzo Nibali retains yellow jersey in Lille
Tour on French roads after three days in England
Postpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Get involvedpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Martin Aveling:, external Nasty looking graze on Froome's thigh. Hoping he's OK. Few have a higher pain threshold than him, that's for sure.
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Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Image source, EPAIf you're just tuning in, Britain's defending champion Chris Froome suffered a fall early in the stage. The Team Sky rider had bruising to his left hip, shoulder, knee and elbow.
He received treatment from race doctor Florence Pommerie and was being helped back into the peloton by his team-mates.
"He's got bruises on his left side. He must be hurting a little," said Pommerie. "His wrist is also hurting."
Postpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The two-man breakaway, travelling at an average speed of 43km/h, currently hold a lead of three minutes and 35 seconds over the peloton, where you'll find defending champion Chris Froome, yellow jersey holder Vincenzo Nibali and green jersey holder Peter Sagan.
Postpublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Luis Angel Mate Mardones does what is asked of him by crossing the summit of the category four Cote de Campagnette in first place, thus defending team-mate Cyril Lemoine's polka dot jersey by preventing Lemoine's rivals from getting the points.
Postpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Rob Hayles
Former Great Britain cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Image source, Rob Hayles"As opposed to yesterday."
Postpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Rob Hayles
Former Great Britain cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Image source, Rob Hayles"Massive crowd building here at the finish in Lille..."
Postpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The sun has disappeared, but there is better news at the finish where the rain has stopped and the roads are starting to dry out.
That bodes well for a clean finish, which is still likely to be a bunch sprint.
Postpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Yellow jersey holder Vincenzo Nibali's Astana team are driving the peloton at the moment.
They'll be keen to keep the Italian in yellow for tomorrow so won't want the two-man breakaway to get too far ahead.
The gap is currently three minutes and 36 seconds, but there's still a long way to go.
Postpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Thomas Voeckler and Luis Angel Mate Mardones receive a rapturous reception from the crowd as they make their way up the first category four climb.
It's packed up there, with several fans getting a bit too close for comfort, forcing Voeckler to take minor avoiding action.
Get involvedpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Image source, Dean LaccoheeDean Laccohee:, external Froomey was a gent yesterday, signing autographs & meeting fans in Cambridge. Great day!
Postpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Rob Hayles
Former Great Britain cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live"Psychologically, it's pretty difficult for Froome but he seemed to get up pretty quickly. He's got a bit of road rash and bruising, but hopefully he'll be fine."
Postpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Britain's Chris Froome has rejoined the pack after the peloton eased the pace while the defending champion received medical treatment.
The two-man breakaway is now three minutes and nine seconds clear. Both are having a chat - possibly discussing their strategy - as they continue to push.
Get involvedpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Terry Urbanczyk:, external Does Brailsford really think Wiggins will stick around at Sky for next season. Either he'll quit for track or join another team.
Mark:, external It's quite sad that the tour has now moved on. What a weekend in Yorkshire!
John McEnerney:, external Schleck big loss to the race, can't see beyond Contador he's in great shape & looked all business in the Dauphine Libere!
Postpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Thomas Voeckler and Luis Angel Mate Mardones are working in tandem up front as they continue to pull away from the peloton. At the 20km mark, they have a lead of two minutes and 35 seconds. However, there is still 143.5km to go.
Postpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Chris Froome flexes his fingers in his left hand as he closes on the back of the peloton, after receiving medical attention.
Let's not forget that Froome took a hit on the sixth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine, suffering cuts and abrasions to his left shoulder and elbow so a second fall on the same side less than a month later is far from ideal.
Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Image source, EPAThe Team Sky car moves alongside Chris Froome and hands him something. The Briton then drops back to the medical car, who attempts to patch him up while on the move.
Postpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Meanwhile, up front Thomas Voeckler and Luis Angel Mate Mardones have made an early break and are already 33 seconds clear after 8km.
OUCH!published at 13:08 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The left side of Froome's shorts are ripped and he has grazed the upper part of his leg but appears to be moving relatively smoothly.
Postpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Chris Froome shakes his left wrist but is quickly back on his bike. He's got grazes on his elbow and left leg. Two of his Team Sky team-mates stopped and now take on the task of hauling him back to the peloton.