A lead out to The Tour De France 2022 - Parcours : Week 2
Stage 8 (9th July 2022)
The final of the Stage is in Vaud, Switzerland. As the riders enters a 4th different country, this stage represents a good profile for baroudeurs: Riders that are expert into getting into break-away and stays there to fight for the win. However the uphill finish of 4.8km at 4.6% might gives idea to the likes of Mathieu Van Der Poel ,Matthews or even Caleb Ewan who might set their respective teams for the chase.
Stage 9 (10th July 2022)
The eve of the second off- day starts in the Switzerland’s Vaud and could be the first nail to the coffin of some sprinters. After a rather first flat 30km, the road never ceases to raise and if the a break-away has not managed to get the permission out, a series of constant attacks will have the sprinters and other heavy men ask for it to stop and could be dropped very early. The Col de la croix and the Pas De Morgins could give idea to a pure climber that has already lost time to try something from the feet of any of the climbs..
11th July 2022- Rest day
The riders wil be able to take the day off and re-energize themselves at Morzine Les Portes Du soleil.
Stage 10 -12th July 2022
An absolutely beautiful scenery of mountain views and lake Geneva to welcome back the riders from their rest day. The short, mid mountain climb is destined for a break-away win as the big guys would like to keep their force for what is coming next.
Stage 11 -13th July 2022
151.7 km :4 categorised climbs! It starts from the 2nd category Lacets de Montvernier after 50km, followed by the Col Du Telegraphe with a very short descend of 5 km. We then take on the Col du Galibier before the finish at the Col du Granon Serre Chevalier. It only get worse and worse with the day. We will have a clear view of who is the strongest man in this Tour De France!
Stage 12 ( 14th July 2022)
The bastille day , France independence day is an absolute shocker. While it will be a real nightmare for the non climbers, a lot of sprinters will not get over this day. Three legendary uncategorised climb together : Col Du Galibier; Col de la Croix De Fer; and the Alpe d’huez. While we expect a serious and defining GC battle to take place, French forever hope Romain Bardet and Thibault Pinot would have targeted this stage. Their win from a breakaway or the main group will depends on how much behind the leaders they are.
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