24-06-2021, 12:23
Now that the Euros are effectively over for me, here is the latest news from La Belle France.
https://www.letour.fr/en/overall-route should tell you everything you need to know. Just about back to normal for Le Tour, with the notable exception of rigorous Covid requirements - although these do not mention the riders much, presumably in their own bubbles (try telling the mountain stage spectators!). The first week will see no serious mountain stages, then moving into the Alps in week two and the Pyrenees in week 3, followed by the Paris procession.
As usual, I will throw a few names into the hat for the various categories.
GC - Primoz Roglic (having learned from last year's last racing day collapse), with Pogacar, Porte, Alaphilippe and Uran all making their mark.
Points - Caleb Ewan with Peter Sagan impossible to ignore and Van Aert and Demare also serious challengers, even Cavendish on his day.
Mountains - Tajed Pogacar will be my favourite, but Carapaz, Porte, Roglic and Geoghan Hart should not be too far away.
Also as usual, my viewing time will be limited, but I'll try to give regular updates. You're all welcome to join me as often or as little as you like.
https://www.letour.fr/en/overall-route should tell you everything you need to know. Just about back to normal for Le Tour, with the notable exception of rigorous Covid requirements - although these do not mention the riders much, presumably in their own bubbles (try telling the mountain stage spectators!). The first week will see no serious mountain stages, then moving into the Alps in week two and the Pyrenees in week 3, followed by the Paris procession.
As usual, I will throw a few names into the hat for the various categories.
GC - Primoz Roglic (having learned from last year's last racing day collapse), with Pogacar, Porte, Alaphilippe and Uran all making their mark.
Points - Caleb Ewan with Peter Sagan impossible to ignore and Van Aert and Demare also serious challengers, even Cavendish on his day.
Mountains - Tajed Pogacar will be my favourite, but Carapaz, Porte, Roglic and Geoghan Hart should not be too far away.
Also as usual, my viewing time will be limited, but I'll try to give regular updates. You're all welcome to join me as often or as little as you like.
Cabbage is still good for you