The first road stage of the Tour hugs the west coast for about half the stage before heading inland for the finish in Les Essarts, a town associated with battles during the French Revolution. There's sure to be a battle royale going on at about 5pm on Sunday as Davitamon-Lotto's Robbie McEwen, Quickstep's Tom Boonen and Credit Agricole's Thor Hushovd have their first hit-out at the end of this flat stage, which shouldn't pose too many problems for any of the riders. There'll most likely be a surprise race leader on Sunday evening as most GC riders stay safely tucked away in the middle of the bunch, allowing the showmen to have their time in the sun.
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![Hybrid time trial provides novel final act to Roglic and Pogacar’s Tour de France duel – Preview]()
Hybrid time trial provides novel final act to Roglic and Pogacar’s Tour de France duel – Preview
Strategic decisions needed ahead of 36.2km La Planche des Belles Filles test -
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Tour de France stage 20 time trial start times
Primoz Roglic last man down the start ramp in Lure -
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Giro Rosa: General classification shakes up ahead of finale with Van der Breggen in the maglia rosa
Dutch champion takes the overall lead with Niewiadoma, Longo Borghini, Uttrup Ludwig and Harvey in pursuit -
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Tour de France stage 19: How the green jersey competition influenced the race
Fast racing, breakaways shut down 'quiet' Tour stage as the green jersey battle rolled on
