rest day
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Those only grew louder on the second rest day of the race when he was woken up at 5 a.m. by antidoping authorities knocking on his door outside of the normal testing window.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
On Monday, the second rest day of the Tour, all 166 remaining riders were tested, although these were carried out between 8pm and 11pm.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Davante Adams is dealing with a hamstring problem and receiver Puka Nacua was given a rest day Friday, but both are expected to play for the Rams on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2025
After three gruelling days in the Pyrenees mountains, the 166 remaining riders faced a transitional stage before the second and final rest day of this year's Tour in Montpellier.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
Rob decreed that Tuesday, May 7, would be a rest day, so we got up late and sat around Camp Two, buzzing with nervous anticipation over the imminent summit assault.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
