The Col de Menté (1349 m; 6.9 km 8.1%), the port of Ballès (1755 m; 11.7 km at 7.7%) and the Col de Peyresourde (1569 m; 9.7 km at 7.8%) will make up the difficulties of the first of the two days in the Pyrenees.
To be continued.
For Ineos.
Since the departure from Nice on August 29, we have seen a lot of Jumbo-Visma.
On all terrains, in all roles.
Ineos (7 of the last 8 victorious laps) evolves behind but points the tip of the nose, as at the edge of the 7th stage, towards Lavaur.
The passage in the Pyrenees could shed light on the state and the ambitions of Egan Bernal and his family.
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For Adam Yates.
The yellow jersey, since the blow of the unfortunate bottle of Julian Alaphilippe in Privas (5th stage) will live a test as to its ability to defend its position, which ensures to aim for stage victories as soon as difficulties arise.
For Primoz Roglic.
The Slovenian advances with the assurance of collective strength and the confidence gained by his victory in force at the top of Orcières-Merlette.
He's in ambush, ready to jump on the yellow jersey.
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For the French people.
Warren Barguil, if the race scenario lends itself to it, Julian Alaphilippe because he can feel the right way, Thibaut Pinot for a first assessment of his form after the setback of the 1st stage, Romain Bardet who is gaining strength and Guillaume Martin, very leggy and 3rd overall, the French headliners will be observed on a field which must provide information on the form of the main candidates for the general classification.
For the Pyrenees.
An obligatory passage.
Always spectacular, nature.
A breath of fresh air.
Two stages (Saturday and Sunday) will allow the Tour to benefit from it this year.
Not to miss.
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