After a day of rest and a day of happiness, without falls or hellish pace, the peloton is preparing for a stay in hell or not far away. Two climbs of Ventoux, after a copious aperitif (the Col de Liguière, first category), we wish good luck to the sprinters … and to the rivals of Pogaçar, who awaits the first ramps like a kid awaits his strawberry tagada for afternoon tea (yes I am a bad father). Let’s listen to the Slovenian, impatient yesterday: “We’ll see how my body reacts, but I feel ready. It will be perhaps the hardest day of the Tour, with this double ascent. I know the story of this climb, but I only climbed it once. If there are attacks early, anything is possible. For example, if the stage starts at full speed, it might be difficult. I’m excited to see how it will be with the audience, although I hope there won’t be too much stress ”. Yeah, we don’t worry too much about you, Tadej
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