Barely a week of racing, and the general opinion is that the riders are already exhausted, washed out by the hellish pace from Brittany. Not the first time it’s written about the Tour, but there must be some truth to it somewhere. The day of rest was able to rest bodies and souls, while terrible Mont Ventoux is already present on Wednesday. Before that, a so-called transition stage on the Drôme roads, with a little relief to make backpackers want to stick to it, but above all a finish in a straight line as sprinters like them. The resurrected Cavendish has regained his legs in Lourdes and can come close to a victory for the great Eddy. Bouhanni, who turns around, and Colbrelli, who twirls even in the mountains, also have their chance in the event of a massive sprint
»Meeting at 3.30 pm for the aerial connection. See you soon !