The second longest stage. With four 4th-category climbs and plenty of riding on the open plains of Burgundy, it offers arguably the best chance so far for breakaway specialists.
With the first medium mountain to follow the next day, it might even be a breakaway rider who takes the yellow jersey if the overall contenders decide to hold back for stage seven and the sprinters’ teams have lost the will or energy to chase. Letting a less fancied rider and team take yellow on this stage could be a smart move as they’d do all they can to keep the race together in the days that follow.
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Remco Evenepoel opts not to make debut at Paris-Roubaix, despite Tour of Flanders podium
No last-minute surprise participation for the Belgian star in Hell of the North -
As it happened: Young talent claims first WorldTour win at stage 1 of Itzulia Basque Country
A 13.9km time trial to open proceedings -
Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas pours on the power to win individual time trial opener and claim leader's jersey
Kévin Vauquelin second and Felix Großschartner third with slim margin over Primož Roglič, while race favourites Del Toro and Ayuso suffer large time losses -
Ronde de Mouscron: Clara Copponi blasts away opposition to clinch powerful bunch sprint victory
Frenchwoman finishes well clear of closest pursuer, 2025 winner Susanne Andersen
