For once on this 78th edition, fate has decided to spare the contenders for the overall standings, reinvigorated after a 5th stage on a processionary train. The runners know that such an invigorating act announces a sulphurous future. Thursday, the 6th stage will indeed nail the favorites in their place. Between the defense of Remco Evenepoel’s red jersey, the leadership at Jumbo-Visma and the unveiling of the real strengths of the residents of UAE: many questions will find a semblance of an answer at the top of Pico del Buitre, where the Astrophysical Observatory of Javalambre.
Vuelta 2023 – A first test awaits Evenepoel, Vingegaard, Roglic and Ayuso during the 6th stage
