Stage 5 - Peter Sagan today on the Tour de France 2021 - map, profile

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After four steep stages, the first of two chronometer rides awaits cyclists at the Tour de France. This time, timekeepers will be able to fully show their form.

Character stages: individual time trial
Route: Changed – Laval
Stage length: 27,2 km
Climbing meters: 332 meters
Stage start: 12:15
Expected arrival at destination: approx. 17:22

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A relatively simple Wednesday awaits cyclists on French roads. The 27.2-kilometer time trial does not contain any more demanding climbs or mountain or speed bonuses, so racers can fully concentrate on their ride. Nevertheless, many experts announce that of the two time trials this year on French roads, this one is more demanding.

The terrain is more undulating and the descents are more technical. Long straights mix with rotating sections. In the final part, several sharp turns are added. Some of the time trial specialists will enjoy the victory.

PETER SAGAN

Peter Sagan has never been one of the time trial specialists and this will be the case in the 5th stage of this year’s Tour de France edition. Due to the severe fall in Monday, he will probably not even try to reach his standard time. The priority will be to save forces in the next stages, in which there will be a lot more.

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FAVORITES FOR VICTORY IN STAGE 5:

Wout van Aert (Team Jumbo-Visma)
Stefan Bissegger (EF Education –Nippo)
Stefan Küng (Groupama – FDJ)
Tadej Pogacar (UAE-Team Emirates)
Primoz Roglic (Team Jumbo-Visma)

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