22-07-2023, 11:15
That was much more like it! An excellent ride for the 3 breakaway riders, comfortably keeping the pure sprinters at bay.
Today sees a vitally important stage for the 3rd to 6th placed riders, who will want to put a bit of pressure on Pog. A tall order, but they must believe it can be done in a hard mountain stage with 6 classified climbs. The start town, Belfort, has hosted the TdF many times and the route takes the riders to the ski resort of Le Markstein Fellering. Expect a hard day's riding with descents as important as ascents with many of the riders feeling the effects of almost 3 weeks in the saddle.
Today sees a vitally important stage for the 3rd to 6th placed riders, who will want to put a bit of pressure on Pog. A tall order, but they must believe it can be done in a hard mountain stage with 6 classified climbs. The start town, Belfort, has hosted the TdF many times and the route takes the riders to the ski resort of Le Markstein Fellering. Expect a hard day's riding with descents as important as ascents with many of the riders feeling the effects of almost 3 weeks in the saddle.
Cabbage is still good for you