Description

Binche to Épernay

Stage 3 - Monday, 8 July - 214 km (133 mi)

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The Stage

A sequence of hills in the final 30 kilometers, including the Côte de Mutigny, could launch a victorious attack before the finish in Épernay. Or the stage could end in a bunch gallop if the sprinter's teams hold the race together.

Winner: Julian Alaphilippe

Tour Touristique

Originally, Binche lace was similar to lace made in Valenciennes. Lace was indeed imported from the French Hainaut in the early 17th century. Differences were introduced with time and the lace of Binche became renowned for its extreme finesse – the threads are extremely thin and are never cut. The result is the enchanting aspect of the lace. Extremely popular before the French Revolution, the Binche lace became famous internationally and Victor Hugo himself mentioned it in Les Miserables.

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The profile seems to have Alaphilippe written all over it.

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Julian Alaphilippe

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Julian Alaphilippe

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Thank you for this game, Abrix 2 and all what you've done during Tour.
2 great weeks. Sadly not three because of Pino'ts injury and a crazy weather.
Back to the World Tour on our way to the Vuelta.

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Nice to see you winning again. :)

It sure was a crazy Tour. The Vuelta could be special as well this year.

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