Stage nine of the Tour de France covers 174.1km from Chinon to Chateauroux, featuring a flat profile perfect for sprinters. The stage includes no rated climbs and has an intermediate sprint at 24km. Chateauroux is remembered as the city where Mark Cavendish achieved his first Tour stage victory in 2008, contributing to his legacy with a total of 35 wins. Expectations are high for sprinters, especially after previous victories, as the pressure mounts for those yet to secure a stage win.
Mark Cavendish won the first of his record 35 Tour stage wins in Chateauroux in 2008, creating a lasting legacy in this city for sprinters.
The flat 174.1km route from Chinon to Chateauroux has no categorised climbs, focusing on a sprint finish and challenging fast riders to deliver decisive results.
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