For the Hourcère pass
(1440 m; 11.1 km at 8.8%), an unprecedented passage, near the Pierre Saint-Martin where Christopher Froome had performed a number in 2015. A climb which, like the pass de la Lusette (placed before Mont Saint-Aigoual in the 6th stage) should offer terrain which, by its layout and decor, will mark the edition.
For the last explanation before the first day of rest.
Monday, in Charente-Maritime, the Tour will whistle the break.
A moment which will offer to carry out the first assessment.
The second and last day in the Pyrenees between Pau and Laruns (153 km) with in particular the Marie Blanque pass (1035 m; 7.7 km at 8.6%; including the last 4 km at almost 12%) on the menu of difficulties.
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For Guillaume Martin.
The leader of Cofidis showed his entrepreneurial spirit towards Loudenvielle (8th stage), as he had done towards Orcières-Merlette (4th stage).
He summed up: “At the end of the climb, I played for everything while attacking two kilometers from the summit in order to get a few seconds and why not the yellow jersey.
I tried again 1 km from the finish so there is no regrets.
I finished with all the favorites and gaps widened behind.
It's a great day and a great performance. ”
The legs are there, he will try to illustrate himself, without igniting each time the opportunity arises.
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For the French people.
The success of Nans Peters on Saturday may give some ideas.
The daring of the AG2R-La Mondiale team rider enabled him to mark his first Tour (like his first Giro last year) with magnificent success.
An example to follow.
For the yellow jersey.
He is on the shoulders of Briton Adam Yates but Primoz Roglic and his Jumbo-Visma formation revolve around it.
The layout of the stage, its succession of difficulties can again cause movement and a race by elimination.
In a Top 10 which is held in 1 'are 4 Colombians appear in the Top 10 (Bernal 5th, Quintana 5th, Lopez 7th, Uran 8th).
And Tadej Pogacar (9th to 48 '') proved on Saturday that he had talent and resilience after the mishap experienced at the edge of Lavaur.
The explanation promises.
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