Tour de France: What are the chances of breakaway success?

A Belgian mathematics professor created a formula to calculate the distance at which the peloton has to start its chase in order to catch the breakaway, or not. The formula was published in Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, together with a calculator. Cyclingnews worked together with Het Nieuwsblad to create and test a calculator. The big question: will the breakaway make it or not?

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