Stage 3 Ayr - Sterling - 192km
After a long transfer the peloton arrive in west Scotland, like yesterday it's another hilly stage however there are some tougher climbs today. The climbing starts almost straight away with the 7% Highgrove House climb. The riders will head north-west and climb Fairlee Moor Road which is the first Cat 3 of the race. The final test before the finish if the New line road hill, it is less than 6% however does have a 8% section so a late oppotunist could try something here with only 10km's to the finish. I expect a reduced bunch sprint if it does all come back together. Riders like Matthews and Degenkolb would be favourite.
Climbs:
9km Highgrove House 1.4km @ 7%
49km Fairlee Moor Road 2.9km @ 7.7%
88km Gleniffer Braes 3km @ 5.5%
132km Campsie Fell 3.3 @ 6.5%
154km Tak me Doon 2km @ 5.5%
183km New Line Road 1km @ 5.7%
After a long transfer the peloton arrive in west Scotland, like yesterday it's another hilly stage however there are some tougher climbs today. The climbing starts almost straight away with the 7% Highgrove House climb. The riders will head north-west and climb Fairlee Moor Road which is the first Cat 3 of the race. The final test before the finish if the New line road hill, it is less than 6% however does have a 8% section so a late oppotunist could try something here with only 10km's to the finish. I expect a reduced bunch sprint if it does all come back together. Riders like Matthews and Degenkolb would be favourite.
Climbs:
9km Highgrove House 1.4km @ 7%
49km Fairlee Moor Road 2.9km @ 7.7%
88km Gleniffer Braes 3km @ 5.5%
132km Campsie Fell 3.3 @ 6.5%
154km Tak me Doon 2km @ 5.5%
183km New Line Road 1km @ 5.7%