July 13, Stage 9: Gérardmer – Mulhouse 166km
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An interesting insight
What will the state of affairs be like in Gérardmer? It takes a smart person to answer this question. We will be past Yorkshire’s rolling landscapes, the cobblestones, La Mauselaine and, why not, splits near Verdun… Quite a few riders, including some big names, may have lost ground by now. Will they join forces with the breakaway specialists, who will no doubt be out in force? We have drawn a typical Vosges stage for them, with long rather than steep climbs. With the next day’s fierce battle looming on the horizon, this stage should give us an interesting insight into where each man stands.