This stage is qualified as flat but if you look at the profile pic below, the first part is anything but. Nice terrain for a WRC rally though.
The climbs aren't too bad and the second part is relatively flat so this one might be for the sprinters; their last chance before Paris. A bit of wind could help attackers in the saddle though (pun intended). Good luck predicting this one!
Winner: Michael Matthews
Tain-l'Hermitage is located on the left bank of the Rhône River. The view from the vine-covered hill above the town has attracted many tourists, including Thomas Jefferson. The city is famous for its wine; the red wines are produced from Syrah, and the whites from Marsanne and/or Roussanne. These days it is also home to Valrhona Cité du Chocolat (City of Chocolate).
Mikel Landa
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froome
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Kittel
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Kittel
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Greipel
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Kittel again ?!?
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Kittel again
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Van Avermaet
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Kittel
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Kittel
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Closed
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Quite an interesting stage, more than expected due to the strong winds today.
Matthews won his second stage though Edvald Boasson Hagen and John Degenkolb came close; Van Avermaet's final jump made things tricky for them.
A real shame for Dan Martin, he should not have been caught out, having lost time today will not help his chances for a podium finish.
Amazing jump by Landa to get back to the first group. Also impressive work of Bouhani's team, getting him back like that.
A real mountain stage tomorrow! (Even if we finish downhill.)
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At around midday my gf asked me : " You watching the Tour stage today?" " Nah , just the finish, it's a Kittel stage..." Well, guess I was wrong :)).
The finale was very tense, none of the top 4 lost time but it could have easily happened.
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lol, you sure were. So was I.
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Thank you Corran!
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Enjoy!
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