A sprint stage course despite the hilly profile but the today’s the very last chance for a breakaway to stick so there’s a good chance we get a strong move going clear rather than the forlorn “4×4” move.
Tour de France Stage 18 Preview
The Tour isn’t done with the Alps yet and today’s stage is packed with climbing. It should be a day for the breakaway hunters rather than the overall classification.
False Friends
A small digression into language inspired by today’s so-called “Queen Stage” of the Tour de France. There are many French words that are used in English coverage of the sport, terms like maillot jaune, flamme rouge or rouleur usually don’t require translation. But there are a few French words that are “false friends”, they’re French words used in English but not used in French coverage of the sport.
Tour de France Stage 17 Preview
The Tour de France’s only high altitude stage, today sees the race climb Col de la Loze for the very first time. It’s the strangest of climbs, a cycle path that feels like a roller coaster ride.
Roads to Ride: Col de la Loze
The Col de la Loze is the newest paved climb in the Alps and the high point of the 2020 Tour de France. It’s also a confounding climb and the world’s most sporty cycle path.
Tour de France Stage 16 Preview
A stage to the Vercors range in the Alps, breakaway country and a scenic stage from start to finish.
Tour de France Stage 15 Preview
A hard day in the mountains, today’s profile has y-axis of evil with three steep climbs and they’re very different from what’s come before in the Tour, these are much longer duration climbs.
Tour de France Stage 14 Preview
The third of three stages suitable for the breakaway, today’s course is the most accessible to riders, many will have marked today’s stage as their big chance.
Tour de France Stage 13 Preview
A hilly day along the chain of volcanoes in the Auvergne region before a sharp summit finish.
Tour de France Stage 12 Preview
The longest stage of the race and a surprisingly hard one too, this is also the vintage stage that will pay tribute to days past.