{"id":969,"date":"2025-05-22T13:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T11:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?p=969"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T11:52:12","slug":"stage-6-strategy-and-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/stage-6-strategy-and-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"STAGE 6 TEAM STRATEGIES &amp; PREDICTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4d75a1-3f\">Stage 6 isn\u2019t a cruise, it\u2019s a chess match at 50 km\/h. Between narrow lanes, crosswinds, and those stinger climbs \u2014 <strong>team tactics will make or break the day.<\/strong> Here\u2019s how it\u2019s about to go down:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_7d5154-a6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_7d5154-a6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_7d5154-a6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_31bfce-3b\"><strong>HOW TEAMS WILL CONTROL THE 6th STAGE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_5890b6-c0\"><strong>Early Breakaway Battle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as the flag drops in Bayeux, expect <strong>15+ riders to rip off the front.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KOM hopefuls<\/strong> will chase early climb points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Wildcard teams<\/strong> will want visibility on TV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GC squads?<\/strong> No interest unless they smell chaos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_ff1585-ef alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_762596-56{position:relative;}.kadence-column969_762596-56, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column969_762596-56:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_762596-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_762596-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3e1ac7-5c\"><strong>Expect a furious first 30 km before things settle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_eb9584-9d .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_eb9584-9d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_eb9584-9d .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_eb9584-9d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:4px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3fe0eb-7c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_wind kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9.59 4.59A2 2 0 1 1 11 8H2m10.59 11.41A2 2 0 1 0 14 16H2m15.73-8.27A2.5 2.5 0 1 1 19.5 12H2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Crosswind Chaos (70\u2013100 km)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:2\">Normandy\u2019s exposed farm lanes = <strong>echelon alert.<br><\/strong>GC teams like <strong>UAE, Visma, and Soudal-QuickStep<\/strong> will fight for position through this middle zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch for <strong>line splits<\/strong> and sudden attacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">A moment\u2019s lapse? <strong>You\u2019ll find yourself 40 seconds down and chasing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_0a9858-6e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_09f744-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_09f744-81{position:relative;}.kadence-column969_09f744-81, .kt-inside-inner-col > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_56f416-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_56f416-42\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_56f416-42\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_56f416-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_56f416-42\"><strong>Bonus: If the wind\u2019s up \u2014 grab popcorn.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_30edaf-40 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_30edaf-40 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_30edaf-40 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_30edaf-40\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_6aea53-51\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_6aea53-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_6aea53-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_6aea53-51\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_6aea53-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_6aea53-51\"><strong>Control in the Final 20 km<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puncheur squads like <strong>Alpecin-Deceuninck and EF Education<\/strong> will take the reins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reel in the break.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Set tempo on climbs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Position leaders into the final 500 m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_a93064-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5{position:relative;}.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_ea6b68-f5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_89443f-5d\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_89443f-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_89443f-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_89443f-5d\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_89443f-5d\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_89443f-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_89443f-5d\">Expect a blistering pace from <strong>C\u00f4te de la Mine to the finish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_25f5f2-14 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_25f5f2-14 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_25f5f2-14 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_25f5f2-14\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_43b4b8-4f\"><strong>Late Attacks &amp; Bonus Seconds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch for one last gut-punch move <strong>on or after C\u00f4te de la Mine (10 km to go).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Bonus seconds on the line<\/strong> could reshuffle the GC top-10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GC leaders must stay sharp \u2014 no freewheeling allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_3c7ace-6c\"><strong>Tactical Zones Graphic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_a22619-13 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_60a48c-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_60a48c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_60a48c-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container969_140012-d0{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table969_140012-d0 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table969_140012-d0 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table969_140012-d0 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table969_140012-d0 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table969_140012-d0 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table969_140012-d0 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container969_140012-d0 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table969_140012-d0\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_56e00c-fe{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row969_56e00c-fe\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_ccce0f-e4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_f5f866-4f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_a07d27-2f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_a07d27-2f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row969_a07d27-2f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_f097c1-10\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Start (0\u201330 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_e41f0a-bc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Breakaway chaos. Furious fight to escape.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_44b3d2-04{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_44b3d2-04:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row969_44b3d2-04\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_e87856-ba\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mid (70\u2013100 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_34f239-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Crosswind traps. GC battle for position.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_395869-68{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row969_395869-68:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row969_395869-68\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_76440f-12\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Final (180\u2013201 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data969_99da6a-5b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climbs, late moves, puncheur sprint.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_168887-95 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_dab348-43{position:relative;}.kadence-column969_dab348-43, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column969_dab348-43:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_dab348-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_dab348-43\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_91ff91-62\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_91ff91-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_91ff91-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_91ff91-62\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_91ff91-62\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_91ff91-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_91ff91-62\"><strong>No one gets an easy ride on Stage 6.<br><\/strong> This isn\u2019t survival \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>who\u2019s bold enough to force the issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_d3f5f2-6c .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_d3f5f2-6c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_d3f5f2-6c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_d3f5f2-6c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_055cf3-56\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_055cf3-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_055cf3-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_055cf3-56\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_055cf3-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_055cf3-56\"><strong>\u26a1 Who Benefits? Puncheurs, Opportunists &amp; GC Movers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 6 isn\u2019t for the faint-hearted or the diesel-powered sprinters \u2014 it\u2019s a puncheur\u2019s paradise and a playground for tactical schemers. Here\u2019s who\u2019s licking their chops:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_79ad1d-89\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Puncheurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The likes of <strong>Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, Beno\u00eet Cosnefroy<\/strong> \u2014 riders who live for short, sharp climbs and explosive finishes.<br><strong>If it comes down to a reduced bunch sprint, these guys will light the fuse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_c6e171-1e\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf GC Riders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect the big names like <strong>Pogacar, Vingegaard, and Evenepoel<\/strong> to stay glued to the front wheels through the crosswind zones and final climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_334a0f-7e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6{position:relative;}.kadence-column969_da1495-c6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column969_da1495-c6:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_da1495-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_da1495-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_59c216-86\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_59c216-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_59c216-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_59c216-86\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_59c216-86\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_59c216-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_59c216-86\"><strong>Any slip, hesitation, or puncture here could cost precious seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_34833c-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_34833c-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_34833c-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_34833c-ed\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_34833c-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_34833c-ed\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Breakaway Specialists<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the peloton hesitates, a <strong>hard-riding opportunist<\/strong> could sneak away for glory.<br>Think names like <strong>Magnus Cort or Matej Mohori\u010d<\/strong> \u2014 riders who can endure climbs, rip descents, and time-trial their way to a stage win.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_343290-1f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_343290-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_343290-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_343290-1f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_343290-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_343290-1f\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf KOM Hunters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those categorized climbs won\u2019t go unnoticed.<br>Expect the <strong>polka dot hopefuls<\/strong> to hoover up points early.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_e6f59b-05\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Sprinters?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you\u2019re a <strong>tough-as-nails finisher like Wout van Aert or Jasper Stuyven<\/strong>, you\u2019ll suffer like a tourist on a rental bike here.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_2a5147-15 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2{position:relative;}.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_4bdc91-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f19fe2-d2\"><strong>The final 500m\u2019s uphill kick isn\u2019t sprinter-friendly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_612034-1d .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_612034-1d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_612034-1d .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_612034-1d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bb5366-ce\"><strong>Who\u2019s at Risk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pure sprinters<\/strong> will be praying just to make time cut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">GC contenders caught sleeping in crosswinds or on climbs could drop chunks of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakaways might get reeled in\u2026 if the peloton stays organized (big \u2018if\u2019).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id969_89bd5c-07 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column969_769ca5-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column969_769ca5-a2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_f31a90-f6\"><strong>This stage smells like chaos, and chaos favours the brave.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_a74521-ce .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_a74521-ce .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_a74521-ce .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_a74521-ce\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4f491e-59\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4f491e-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4f491e-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4f491e-59\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_4f491e-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_4f491e-59\"><strong>Predictions &amp; Fan Polls \u2013 WHO\u2019S SNAGGING THAT GLORY IN VIRE NORMANDIE? \u26a1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_2edb85-50\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_2edb85-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_2edb85-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_2edb85-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_2edb85-50\"><strong>Stage 6 isn\u2019t a polite procession \u2014 it\u2019s a bar fight on two wheels.<\/strong> Puncheurs, breakaway pirates, GC sharks\u2026 all with eyes on those final uphill meters. Here&#8217;s how the crystal ball shakes out:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_102d73-ad .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_102d73-ad .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_102d73-ad .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_102d73-ad\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:4px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_55add1-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_55add1-4d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_crown kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 448H112c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v32c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h416c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-32c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zm64-320c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48 0 7.1 1.6 13.7 4.4 19.8L476 239.2c-15.4 9.2-35.3 4-44.2-11.6L350.3 85C361 76.2 368 63 368 48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48s-48 21.5-48 48c0 15 7 28.2 17.7 37l-81.5 142.6c-8.9 15.6-28.9 20.8-44.2 11.6l-72.3-43.4c2.7-6 4.4-12.7 4.4-19.8 0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48S0 149.5 0 176s21.5 48 48 48c2.6 0 5.2-.4 7.7-.8L128 416h384l72.3-192.8c2.5.4 5.1.8 7.7.8 26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48s-21.5-48-48-48z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Top 3 Predicted Finishers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_24d53c-ff\">\ud83e\udd47 <strong>Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck)<br>Why?<\/strong> That final kicker suits him better than a tailored tux. If he\u2019s in the group at the bottom of Rue du Vieux Calvaire, you can bet your cider money on him blasting clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd48 <strong>Beno\u00eet Cosnefroy (Decathlon-AG2R)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <strong>Why?<\/strong> Normandy\u2019s roads are his bread and butter. Explosive, crafty, and loves a messy finish.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_fe65c5-70\">\ud83e\udd49 <strong>Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <strong>Why?<\/strong> He\u2019ll thrive in the chaos. If the others blink on the C\u00f4te de la Mine, Tommy Gun\u2019s going hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_948ced-39 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_948ced-39 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_948ced-39 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-969_948ced-39\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_d116fd-a1\"><strong>Race Scenario Predictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>70% Chance<\/strong>: <strong>Puncheur sprint from a reduced group<\/strong>.<br>The climbs thin it down, and the heavy hitters slug it out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>20% Chance<\/strong>: <strong>Breakaway steals it<\/strong>.<br>If the GC teams hesitate post-C\u00f4te de la Mine, a rogue can stick it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10% Chance<\/strong>: <strong>GC move explodes late<\/strong>.<br>If bonus seconds matter, someone like Evenepoel or Vingegaard might roll the dice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_3a97c7-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-969_3a97c7-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 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mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_05a966-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_05a966-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_05a966-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_05a966-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_05a966-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading969_05a966-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_05a966-e7\"><em>&#8220;Who takes the uphill sprint in Vire Normandie?<br> \ud83d\udca5 Van der Poel<br> \ud83d\udca5 Cosnefroy<br> \ud83d\udca5 Breakaway Bandit<br> \ud83d\udca5 GC Ambush Master<br> Drop your pick below \u2014 no 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading969_bec9df-f0\"><strong>My Call:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Van der Poel by half a bike length over Cosnefroy, with Pidcock lunging for third and a 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