Another great stage design by ASO
Whatever, will the sprinters survive the climb? Most likely imo
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Parrulo said:
Another great stage design by ASO
Whatever, will the sprinters survive the climb? Most likely imo
God no. Enough with the uphill sprints.the sceptic said:would have been pretty good if it was 12km shorter
Steady said:Top 10 for me: Wild guess
1.Sagan
2.Albasini
3.Kristoff
4.Gavazzi
5.Chavanel
6.Gallopin
7.Gerrans
8.Roelandts
9.Gilbert
10.Valverde(!)
The Hitch said:Ideally, Movi throw Nairito or Rui into breaks on the climbs forcing field to narrow down and then Valverde wins sprint
Steady said:Top 10 for me: Wild guess
1.Sagan
2.Albasini
3.Kristoff
4.Gavazzi
5.Chavanel
6.Gallopin
7.Gerrans
8.Roelandts
9.Gilbert
10.Valverde(!)
hrotha said:It's only 1 km. Most sprinters will only need to start the climb near the front and they'll be fine. I'd be surprised if Cavendish was dropped out of contention.
Finn84 said:If Kittel gets dropped how will the graphics work? As they usually show just a difference from front of the race to yellow jersey.
This of course, assuming the situation is
Breakaway
Peloton
Dropped riders incl. Kittel
Steady said:Top 10 for me: Wild guess
1.Sagan
2.Albasini
3.Kristoff
4.Gavazzi
5.Chavanel
6.Gallopin
7.Gerrans
8.Roelandts
9.Gilbert
10.Valverde(!)