Today’s stage begins in Brest, the Tour's furthest western point, and features a terrain predominantly classified as flat, although it incorporates three Cat. 4 climbs and one Cat. 3 climb. These aspects make the stage more challenging and less predictable for sprinters. Marianne Vos, who won the previous stage and currently wears the yellow jersey, is among those expected to perform well. The course ends with a final circuit in Quimper, featuring a slight uphill finish that may elicit attacks from competitors.
The riders begin today at the Tour's most westerly point in Brest at the start of what is officially classed as a flat stage. However, this stage includes three Cat. 4 climbs and one Cat. 3 climb, introducing technical challenges for sprinters and making a sprint finish less certain. The course favors all-rounders, evidenced by previous performances, particularly from strong competitors like Marianne Vos, who won the first stage and currently holds the yellow jersey.
Vos praised her teammate Pauline Ferrand-Prevot for her efforts in the first stage, where Ferrand-Prevot made a late break but was ultimately caught before the finish. After the stage, Vos expressed gratitude to the team and acknowledged the support she received. This teamwork and camaraderie highlight the importance of collaboration in achieving success in competitive cycling.
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