July 10, Stage 6: Arras – Reims 194km
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One for the brave
I have already talked of teams built around sprinters… Well then, I would not be surprised to see a breakaway stick on the day after the cobblestones stage, as we continue to commemorate the centenary on the roads of the Battle of the Somme and the Chemin des Dames. Yes, this is a stage for the brave, with lots of twists and turns towards the end, so the wind could also play a role… If attackers happen to come up short, a power sprinter may prevail on the long, leg-breaking false flat on the final straight. Last year’s Kittel and Greipel would have had lots of fun here.