Rigoberto Urán claimed his first-ever Tour de France stage win on a dramatic day in the Alps ©Getty Images

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The ninth stage was billed as one of the most gruelling of the race ©Getty Images
The ninth stage was billed as one of the most gruelling of the race ©Getty Images
The peloton were tested to their limit on a brutal day ©Getty Images
The peloton were tested to their limit on a brutal day ©Getty Images
Geraint Thomas remained upbeat despite crashing out of the Tour de France today ©Twitter
Geraint Thomas remained upbeat despite crashing out of the Tour de France today ©Twitter
Richie Porte, the pre-race favourite, also crashed out after a horrific fall ©Getty Images
Richie Porte, the pre-race favourite, also crashed out after a horrific fall ©Getty Images
The Australian had to be carried off on a stretcher and was fitted with a neck brace ©Getty Images
The Australian had to be carried off on a stretcher and was fitted with a neck brace ©Getty Images
Chris Froome was able to retain the yellow jersey despite the drama ©Getty Images
Chris Froome was able to retain the yellow jersey despite the drama ©Getty Images
Italian Fabio Aru caused controversy for attacking when Froome needed to attend to a mechanical issue ©Getty Images
Italian Fabio Aru caused controversy for attacking when Froome needed to attend to a mechanical issue ©Getty Images
Warren Barguil, left, was pipped in a photo finish by victorious Colombian Rigoberto Urán ©Getty Images
Warren Barguil, left, was pipped in a photo finish by victorious Colombian Rigoberto Urán ©Getty Images
Rigoberto Urán triumphed in a dramatic finish to a chaotic stage ©Getty Images
Rigoberto Urán triumphed in a dramatic finish to a chaotic stage ©Getty Images