{"id":11201,"date":"2023-07-04T04:03:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T04:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/tour-de-france-2023-stage-by-stage-guide-and-results\/"},"modified":"2023-07-04T04:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T04:03:24","slug":"tour-de-france-2023-stage-by-stage-guide-and-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/tour-de-france-2023-stage-by-stage-guide-and-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2023: Stage-by-stage guide and results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1\">\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media story-body__media--lead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-0.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-0.0.0\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-0.1\">Jonas Vingegaard (middle) won the 2022 Tour de France from Tadej Pogacar (left) and Geraint Thomas (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table class=\"gs-o-table story-body__table\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1\">\n<thead class=\"gs-o-table__head gel-brevier \" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.0\">\n<tr class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.0.$row-0\"\/><\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"gel-long-primer \" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1\">\n<tr class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0\">\n<td class=\"gs-o-table__cell\" colspan=\"1\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:0\">Dates: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:1\">1 July &#8211; 23 July<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1\">\n<td class=\"gs-o-table__cell\" colspan=\"1\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1.$td-0\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1.$td-0.0:0\">Coverage:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1.$td-0.0:1\"> Live text commentary on each stage on the BBC Sport website and app<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p role=\"introduction\" class=\"qa-introduction gel-pica-bold\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-2\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-2.0\">The 110th edition of the Tour de France got under way in Bilbao, Spain on Saturday, 1 July and the three-week race will finish in Paris on Sunday, 23 July.<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3\">\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3.0\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3.0.0\">The riders will tackle eight mountain stages and an individual time trial on trips to the Pyrenees and Alps during the 3,404km (2,115-mile) race. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4.0\">BBC Sport looks at each stage of the gruelling three-week event, analysing where it could be won and lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5.0\">This page will be updated throughout the Tour with the winner and a brief report following each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-7\">Saturday, 1 July &#8211; stage one: Bilbao &#8211; Bilbao, 182km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-8\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-8.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-8.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/9213\/production\/_130259373_adamyatescelebrateswinningstageone.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/9213\/production\/_130259373_adamyatescelebrateswinningstageone.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/9213\/production\/_130259373_adamyatescelebrateswinningstageone.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/9213\/production\/_130259373_adamyatescelebrateswinningstageone.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/9213\/production\/_130259373_adamyatescelebrateswinningstageone.jpg 976w\" alt=\"Adam Yates\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-8.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-8.1\">Adam Yates had never won a Tour de France stage before<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9.$bold-0\">Winner:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9.1\"> Adam Yates<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/cycling\/66076741\" class=\"story-body__internal-link\" title=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10.$link-1\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10.$link-1.0\">Report: Britain&#8217;s Adam Yates beats identical twin Simon to win stage one<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-11\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-11.0\">Britain&#8217;s Adam Yates beat identical twin brother Simon to win stage one of the Tour de France in Bilbao, Spain and take the leader&#8217;s yellow jersey. UAE Team Emirates&#8217; Adam, 30, pulled away from Jayco AlUla rider Simon in the final stages of the uphill finish to win his first Tour stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-12\">Sunday, 2 July &#8211; stage two: Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian, 208.9km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-13\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-13.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-13.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/9EE4\/production\/_130267604_victorlafaycelebratesafterwinningstagetwoofthetourdefrance.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/9EE4\/production\/_130267604_victorlafaycelebratesafterwinningstagetwoofthetourdefrance.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/9EE4\/production\/_130267604_victorlafaycelebratesafterwinningstagetwoofthetourdefrance.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/9EE4\/production\/_130267604_victorlafaycelebratesafterwinningstagetwoofthetourdefrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/9EE4\/production\/_130267604_victorlafaycelebratesafterwinningstagetwoofthetourdefrance.jpg 976w\" alt=\"Victor Lafay celebrates after winning stage two of the Tour de France\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-13.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-13.1\">Lafay&#8217;s win was his first at the Tour de France and the first by his team, Cofidis, since 2008<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14.$bold-0\">Winner:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14.1\"> Victor Lafay<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/cycling\/66082116\" class=\"story-body__internal-link\" title=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-1\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.$link-1.0\">Report: Lafay wins stage two as Yates retains yellow jersey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-16\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-16.0\">Frenchman Victor Lafay produced a brilliantly timed attack to win the second stage of the Tour de France. Belgium&#8217;s Wout van Aert had appeared perfectly placed to take the 208.9km stage, which ended in San Sebastian, but Lafay burst clear with 900m to go and Van Aert was left banging his handlebars in frustration after being unable to reel him in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-17\">Monday, 3 July &#8211; stage three: Amorebieta-Etxano &#8211; Bayonne, 193.5km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-18\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-18.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-18.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/3C75\/production\/_130277451_jasperphilipsen.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/3C75\/production\/_130277451_jasperphilipsen.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/3C75\/production\/_130277451_jasperphilipsen.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3C75\/production\/_130277451_jasperphilipsen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/3C75\/production\/_130277451_jasperphilipsen.jpg 976w\" alt=\"Jasper Philipsen\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-18.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-18.1\">Jasper Philipsen has now won three stages of the Tour de France in his career<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-19\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-19.$bold-0\">Winner:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-19.1\"> Jasper Philipsen<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/cycling\/66092163\" class=\"story-body__internal-link\" title=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-20.$link-1\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-20.$link-1.0\">Report: Philipsen sprints to victory on stage three<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-21\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-21.0\">Belgium&#8217;s Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory on stage three of the Tour de France as Britain&#8217;s Adam Yates retained the leader&#8217;s yellow jersey. Philipsen, 25, edged out Germany&#8217;s Phil Bauhaus with Australia&#8217;s Caleb Ewan in third in the first bunch-sprint finish of this year&#8217;s Tour. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-22\">Tuesday, 4 July &#8211; stage four: Dax &#8211; Nogaro, 181.8km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-23\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-23.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-23.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/8F05\/production\/_130031663_stage4.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/8F05\/production\/_130031663_stage4.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/8F05\/production\/_130031663_stage4.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/8F05\/production\/_130031663_stage4.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/8F05\/production\/_130031663_stage4.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 4\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-23.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-23.1\">Dax hosted the Tour six times between 1951-2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-24\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-24.0\">For a second day on the trot the sprinters will have something to get excited about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-25\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-25.0\">A relatively flat route appears to guarantee a high-speed finish with the final three kilometres of the stage taking place on the Nogaro motor racing circuit, also known as the Circuit Paul Armagnac. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-26\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-26.0\">An 800m straight run to the line should see riders jostle for position and sparks fly &#8211; could this be the day for Mark Cavendish to break Eddy Merckx&#8217;s record for most stage wins?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-27\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-27.$bold-0\">Riders to watch:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-27.1\"> Jasper Philipsen, Fabio Jakobsen, Mark Cavendish, Dylan Groenewegen<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-28\">Wednesday, 5 July &#8211; stage five: Pau &#8211; Laruns, 162.7km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-29\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-29.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-29.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10F29\/production\/_130171496_stage5.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/10F29\/production\/_130171496_stage5.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10F29\/production\/_130171496_stage5.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10F29\/production\/_130171496_stage5.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10F29\/production\/_130171496_stage5.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage five\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-29.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-29.1\">Tadej Pogacar won his first stage at the Tour on a similar run from Pau to Laruns in 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-30\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-30.0\">A trip into the Pyrenees comes early in this year&#8217;s Tour as Pau, a town in the foothills of the mountain range straddling the border of France and Spain, once again plays host to La Grande Boucle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-31\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-31.0\">The first hors categorie climb, the energy sapping Col de Soudet, which is a 15.2km ascent at an average gradient of 7.2%, comes into view midway through the run to Laruns before the peloton hits the Col de Marie-Blanque, which ramps up to almost 14% in places. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-32\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-32.0\">While this stage will go down as a breakaway opportunity there will almost certainly be some early indicators towards the general classification battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-33\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-33.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-33.1\">Matej Mohoric, Dylan Teuns, Magnus Cort<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-34\">Thursday, 6 July &#8211; stage six: Tarbes &#8211; Cauterets, 144.9km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-35\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-35.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-35.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/15D49\/production\/_130171498_stagesix.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/15D49\/production\/_130171498_stagesix.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/15D49\/production\/_130171498_stagesix.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/15D49\/production\/_130171498_stagesix.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/15D49\/production\/_130171498_stagesix.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage six\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-35.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-35.1\">The Tour has previously only stopped once at the Cambasque plateau, in 1989, when Miguel Indurain won the stage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-36\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-36.0\">The general classification battle will almost certainly come into focus on the first summit finish in this year&#8217;s race. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-37\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-37.0\">The Col d&#8217;Aspin is followed by the iconic Col du Tourmalet, which takes riders 2,115m above sea level, and while there will be some respite on the long descent to follow, the final ascent into Cauterets could see the race illuminated by attacks in the last four kilometres when the double-digit gradients kick in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-38\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-38.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-38.1\">Tadej Pogacar, Tom Pidcock, Giulio Ciccone, Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-39\">Friday, 7 July &#8211; stage seven: Mont-de-Marsan &#8211; Bordeaux, 169.9km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-40\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-40.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-40.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/B615\/production\/_130031664_stage7.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/B615\/production\/_130031664_stage7.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/B615\/production\/_130031664_stage7.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/B615\/production\/_130031664_stage7.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/B615\/production\/_130031664_stage7.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 7\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-40.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-40.1\">Bordeaux has hosted the Tour 81 times, the most of any location in France after Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-41\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-41.0\">The Tour heads back to Bordeaux for the first time since 2010, with a sprint finish likely to be on the menu. The last winner in the hub of the famed wine-growing region was none other than a certain Mark Cavendish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-42\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-42.0\">Could he repeat the feat some 13 years on? And if he hasn&#8217;t already, claim the outright record for stage victories in cycling&#8217;s greatest race?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-43\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-43.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-43.1\">Jasper Philipsen, Fabio Jakobsen, Mark Cavendish, Wout van Aert, <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-44\">Saturday, 8 July &#8211; stage eight: Libourne &#8211; Limoges, 200.7km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-45\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-45.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-45.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/DD25\/production\/_130031665_stage8unlikely.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/DD25\/production\/_130031665_stage8unlikely.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/DD25\/production\/_130031665_stage8unlikely.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/DD25\/production\/_130031665_stage8unlikely.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/DD25\/production\/_130031665_stage8unlikely.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 8\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-45.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-45.1\">Limoges has hosted 13 Tour finishes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-46\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-46.0\">This transitional stage is only the second in this year&#8217;s race with a distance in excess of 200km. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-47\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-47.0\">While the parcours is relatively flat early on, the rolling terrain in the concluding 50km could make for an intriguing finale especially if those more at home in the one-day spring classics go all in for victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-48\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-48.$bold-0\">Riders to watch:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-48.1\"> Mathieu van der Poel, Dylan Van Baarle, Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-49\">Sunday, 9 July &#8211; stage nine: Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat &#8211; Puy de Dome, 182.4km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-50\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-50.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-50.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/5025\/production\/_130171502_stagenine.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/5025\/production\/_130171502_stagenine.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/5025\/production\/_130171502_stagenine.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/5025\/production\/_130171502_stagenine.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/5025\/production\/_130171502_stagenine.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage nine\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-50.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-50.1\">The final kilometres of this stage are likely to be closed to the public and team cars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-51\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-51.0\">The Puy de Dome returns to the race for the first time since 1988, before the riders are granted a rest day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-52\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-52.0\">The climb up the dormant volcano has delivered some extraordinary stories over the years including an epic duel between Raymond Poulidor and five-time winner Jacques Anquetil in 1964. It was also the scene of Eddy Merckx being punched by a fan as his hopes of a historic sixth Tour victory deteriorated in 1975.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-53\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-53.0\">With the final sections of the 13.3km climb punching up from about 7% to more than 12% gradients, a mouth watering battle between two-time winner Tadej Pogacar and the rider who dethroned him last year, Jonas Vingegaard, is eagerly anticipated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-54\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-54.$bold-0\">Riders to watch:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-54.1\"> Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-55\">Tuesday, 11 July &#8211; stage 10: Vulcania &#8211; Issoire, 162.7km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-56\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-56.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-56.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/CD25\/production\/_130171525_stage10.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/CD25\/production\/_130171525_stage10.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/CD25\/production\/_130171525_stage10.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/CD25\/production\/_130171525_stage10.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/CD25\/production\/_130171525_stage10.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 10\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-56.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-56.1\">The only previous Tour de France finish in Issoire was in 1983<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-57\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-57.0\">Arriving immediately after the first rest day, a stage containing five categorised climbs looks perfect for those looking to get in the early breakaway. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-58\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-58.0\">With sprinters unlikely to thrive on the lumpy terrain and the general classification riders having little to gain, the downhill finish to Issoire should also potentially favour any escapees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-59\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-59.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-59.1\">Magnus Cort, Omar Fraile, Fred Wright<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-60\">Wednesday, 12 July &#8211; stage 11: Clermont-Ferrand &#8211; Moulins, 179.8km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-61\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-61.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-61.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10435\/production\/_130031666_stage11.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/10435\/production\/_130031666_stage11.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/10435\/production\/_130031666_stage11.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/10435\/production\/_130031666_stage11.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/10435\/production\/_130031666_stage11.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 11\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-61.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-61.1\">Soudal Quick-Step rider Remi Cavanga hails from Clermont-Ferrand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-62\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-62.0\">After a few tough days in the saddle this should be another stage for the sprinters who are unlikely to be troubled by three modest categorised climbs as the Tour heads to Moulins &#8211; in the heart of France &#8211; for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-63\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-63.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-63.1\">Fabio Jakobsen, Dylan Groenewegen, Jasper Philipsen, Mark Cavendish<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-64\">Thursday, 13 July &#8211; stage 12: Roanne &#8211; Belleville-en-Beaujolais, 168.8km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-65\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-65.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-65.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/11B45\/production\/_130171527_stage12.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/11B45\/production\/_130171527_stage12.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/11B45\/production\/_130171527_stage12.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/11B45\/production\/_130171527_stage12.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/11B45\/production\/_130171527_stage12.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 12\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-65.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-65.1\">Belleville-en-Beaujolais hosts the finish of a Tour de France stage for the first time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-66\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-66.0\">While Roanne is renowned for its extraordinary number of Michelin starred chefs, inspired primarily by the Troisgros family, and the wider Beaujolais region attracts wine lovers, stage 12 is unlikely to serve up a mouth-watering general classification battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-67\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-67.0\">Instead this should be another day when the baroudeurs &#8211; breakaway specialists &#8211; excel on the rolling hills between the Loire and the Rhone. The predominantly downhill final few kilometres should allow a small group of riders to hold off any late attempts by the peloton to reel them in. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-68\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-68.$bold-0\">Riders to watch:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-68.1\"> Neilson Powless, Mattias Skjelmose, Michal Kwiatkowski, Fred Wright<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-69\">Friday, 14 July &#8211; stage 13: Chatillon-Sur-Chalaronne &#8211; Grand Colombier, 137.8km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-70\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-70.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-70.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0DBD\/production\/_130171530_stage13.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/0DBD\/production\/_130171530_stage13.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0DBD\/production\/_130171530_stage13.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0DBD\/production\/_130171530_stage13.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0DBD\/production\/_130171530_stage13.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 13\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-70.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-70.1\">Thibaut Pinot was the last French rider to win on Bastille day in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-71\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-71.0\">A short, brutal stage awaits on Bastille Day as the race enters the Jura mountains for a summit finish on the fearsome Grand Colombier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-72\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-72.0\">Former champion Egan Bernal cracked here in 2020 as Tadej Pogacar claimed victory on the way to the first of his two Tour triumphs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-73\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-73.0\">While a showdown between the Slovenian and defending champion Jonas Vingegaard is to be expected, Thibaut Pinot, in his final season as a professional, and several other French riders will aim to delight home crowds on their national holiday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-74\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-74.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-74.1\">Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, David Gaudu, Richard Carapaz, Thibaut Pinot<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-75\">Saturday, 15 July &#8211; stage 14: Annemasse &#8211; Morzine Les Portes du Soleil, 137.8km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-76\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-76.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-76.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/5BDD\/production\/_130171532_stage14.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/5BDD\/production\/_130171532_stage14.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/5BDD\/production\/_130171532_stage14.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/5BDD\/production\/_130171532_stage14.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/5BDD\/production\/_130171532_stage14.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 14\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-76.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-76.1\">The last stage into Morzine in 2016 was won by Ion Izagirre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-77\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-77.0\">Three category one climbs up the Col de Cou, Col du Feu and Col de Ramaz feature on a hearty mountain stage during which the peloton is unlikely to spend too much time enjoying the views of Lake Geneva at the start of the stage, with about 4,200m of climbing ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-78\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-78.0\">The Col de Joux Plane could see further fireworks in the race for the yellow jersey, albeit the high speed and technical descent to the finish in Morzine may also play a significant role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-79\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-79.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-79.1\">Tom Pidcock, Simon Yates, Matej Mohoric, Giulio Ciccone<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-80\">Sunday, 16 July &#8211; stage 15: Les Gets les Portes du Soleil  &#8211; Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, 179km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-81\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-81.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-81.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/B5B5\/production\/_130171564_stage15.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/B5B5\/production\/_130171564_stage15.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/B5B5\/production\/_130171564_stage15.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/B5B5\/production\/_130171564_stage15.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/B5B5\/production\/_130171564_stage15.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 15\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-81.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-81.1\">Christopher Froome won the 2015 Criterium du Dauphine in Saint-Gervais and went on to win the Tour in July<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-82\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-82.0\">The Tour returns to the ski resort in the shadow of Mont Blanc seven years after its last visit, with more drama anticipated in the Alps. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-83\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-83.0\">Two category one climbs and two more minor ones are the prelude to an unforgiving ascent to the line where Romain Bardet won in 2016 to move second on the general classification behind Chris Froome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-84\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-84.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-84.1\">Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar, Romain Bardet<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-85\">Tuesday, 18 July &#8211; stage 16: Passy &#8211; Combloux, 22.4km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-86\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-86.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-86.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/103D5\/production\/_130171566_stage16.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/103D5\/production\/_130171566_stage16.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/103D5\/production\/_130171566_stage16.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/103D5\/production\/_130171566_stage16.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/103D5\/production\/_130171566_stage16.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 16\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-86.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-86.1\">Combloux is known for being a stronghold for mountain biking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-87\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-87.0\">The only individual time trial of the Tour is hardly one for the purists in that discipline. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-88\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-88.0\">With the steep Cote de Domancy taking the route uphill towards the finish line, the course appears to favour the climbers and all-rounders who know how to push a big gear on the flatter sections in the valley.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-89\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-89.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-89.1\">Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Daniel Martinez, Mikkel Bjerg<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-90\">Wednesday, 19 July &#8211; stage 17: Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc &#8211; Courchevel,165.7km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-91\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-91.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-91.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/151F5\/production\/_130171568_stage17.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/151F5\/production\/_130171568_stage17.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/151F5\/production\/_130171568_stage17.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/151F5\/production\/_130171568_stage17.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/151F5\/production\/_130171568_stage17.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 17\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-91.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-91.1\">Richard Virenque, Marco Pantani and Alejandro Valverde are all previous winners in Courchevel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-92\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-92.0\">The race takes in more than 5,400m of climbing and hits its high point at an altitude of 2,304m on the Col de Loze. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-93\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-93.0\">The gruelling Alpine climb, with ramps of more than 20% on its most punishing section, has only featured once previously in the Tour when Miguel Angel Lopez put 15 seconds into Primoz Roglic and 30 into Tadej Pogacar in 2020. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-94\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-94.0\">From there a narrow route takes the riders towards the altiport at Courchevel, with the finish an 18% ramp, bearing a striking resemblance to the crawl to the line at Peyragudes on stage 17 last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-95\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-95.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-95.1\">Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Alexey Lutsenko, Ben O&#8217;Connor, Michael Woods<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-96\">Thursday, 20 July &#8211; stage 18: Moutiers &#8211; Bourg-en-Bresse,184.9km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-97\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-97.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-97.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1D5D\/production\/_130171570_stage18.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/1D5D\/production\/_130171570_stage18.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1D5D\/production\/_130171570_stage18.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1D5D\/production\/_130171570_stage18.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1D5D\/production\/_130171570_stage18.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 18\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-97.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-97.1\">This will be the Tour&#8217;s sixth visit to Bourg-en-Bresse, the home of French triple Olympic track cycling champion Daniel Morelon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-98\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-98.0\">After seemingly being faced with an endless succession of mountains, the sprinters remaining in the race will eye this stage as one to showcase their talents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-99\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-99.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-99.1\">Fabio Jakobsen, Dylan Groenewegen, Jasper Philipsen, Mark Cavendish <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-100\">Friday, 21 July &#8211; stage 19: Moirans-en-Montagne &#8211; Poligny, 172.8km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-101\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-101.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-101.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/19D5\/production\/_130031660_stage19.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/19D5\/production\/_130031660_stage19.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/19D5\/production\/_130031660_stage19.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/19D5\/production\/_130031660_stage19.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/19D5\/production\/_130031660_stage19.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 19\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-101.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-101.1\">Soren Kragh Andersen won the nearby stage into Champagnole in 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-102\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-102.0\">The peloton sweeps across the Jura Mountains without tackling any major climbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-103\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-103.0\">And with the final straight measuring more than eight kilometres in length, the fast men will be given a hefty lead out unless a breakaway has taken advantage of some tired legs in the peloton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-104\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-104.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-104.1\">Matej Mohoric, Kasper Asgreen, Stefan Kung, Fabio Jakobsen, Dylan Groenewegen, Mark Cavendish<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-105\">Saturday, 22 July &#8211; stage 20: Belfort &#8211; Le Markstein Fellering 133.5km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-106\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-106.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-106.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/6B7D\/production\/_130171572_stage20.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/6B7D\/production\/_130171572_stage20.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/6B7D\/production\/_130171572_stage20.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/6B7D\/production\/_130171572_stage20.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/6B7D\/production\/_130171572_stage20.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 20\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-106.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-106.1\">The finish on stage 20 borrows from the Le Tour Femmes finale in 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-107\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-107.0\">A short but demanding mountain stage which crams six categorised climbs into about 100km as the race dashes across the Vosges to the Le Markstein ski station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-108\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-108.0\">This represents a last opportunity for those with yellow jersey ambitions and while none of the climbs would be classified as the most challenging in the race, the quick succession of ascents and descents could make for an intriguing finale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-109\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-109.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-109.1\">Egan Bernal, Richard Carapaz, Thibaut Pinot, Wout van Aert<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"story-body__crosshead\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$crosshead-110\">Sunday, 23 July &#8211; stage 21: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines &#8211; Paris Champs-Elysees, 115.1km<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-111\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-111.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-111.0.0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/40E5\/production\/_130031661_stage21.png\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 800px, (min-width: 900px) 624px, (min-width: 600px) 976px, (min-width: 400px) 624px, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/400\/cpsprodpb\/40E5\/production\/_130031661_stage21.png 400w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/624\/cpsprodpb\/40E5\/production\/_130031661_stage21.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/800\/cpsprodpb\/40E5\/production\/_130031661_stage21.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/onesport\/cps\/976\/cpsprodpb\/40E5\/production\/_130031661_stage21.png 976w\" alt=\"Stage 21\" class=\"qa-srcset-image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-111.0.0.0\"\/><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$image-111.1\">The Tour de France will not conclude in Paris in 2024 due to the Olympics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-112\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-112.0\">The Tour ends with its traditional processional final stage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-113\"><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-113.0\">Expect to see the overall winner and his team-mates sip champagne and ride in leisurely fashion towards Paris, before eight frenetic laps on the Champs-Elysees circuit &#8211; which should see Mark Cavendish allowed some time off the front of the peloton to mark his achievements in his last Tour de France (should he make it to the end) &#8211; before a chaotic sprint finish on the cobbles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-114\"><strong data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-114.$bold-0\">Riders to watch: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".21ob9c0sb4a.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-114.1\">Fabio Jakobsen, Dylan Groenewegen, Jasper Philipsen, Mark Cavendish, Wout van Aert<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/cycling\/65843147?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=KARANGA\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jonas Vingegaard (middle) won the 2022 Tour de France from Tadej Pogacar (left) and Geraint Thomas (right) Dates: 1 July &#8211; 23 July Coverage: Live text commentary on each stage on the BBC Sport website and app The 110th edition of the Tour de France got under way in Bilbao, Spain on Saturday, 1 July [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11201"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11201"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11203,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11201\/revisions\/11203"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}