The riders were able to recon the course this morning during the hour preceding the start of the first rider. “It's a very nice course”, described Ukrainian rider Andrey Grivko. “At the end of the end, the power will count because of the hill that is almost one kilometer long. In the last part, there's a head wind that will also make a difference between the favourites. It's a real test for the GC riders. The most favourite of them all is Chris Froome because of the hill. On the other hand, Nibali can gain some time in the downhill. But it's a good course also for Contador. It's a question of strength. It's a real test before the mountains. However, I don't think there'll be big gaps between the favourites and a time trial specialist who is not a GC contender might as well win today.”
Edit: Jungels fastest time!
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