The Course
A nice stage after a rest day and one for the sprinters. Or will it be…?
There’s a small uncategorised climb about 7k from the finish but the most important part of the course is the last k in which there are 3 turns. The road isn’t narrow but it’s not a big wide boulevard either. Hit the first turn with 3 teammates ahead and you’ll probably win the stage.
The Favourites
There’s a couple of reasons to remember this finish and a very similar route. One is that Cav won here from Sagan in 2013.