Saturday, September 19: final part at La Planche des Belles Filles
The grand finale of the Tour. The 36 kilometer climb time trial that has already been explored by all Tour favorites. Jumbo-Visma went there at the beginning of July, because the race against the clock, with the last six kilometers uphill, is perfect for Roglic and Dumoulin. But also, and there he is again, Thibaut Pinot.
The Frenchman was born in starting place Lure. After eight kilometers, the riders will ride through Mélisey, the place where Regis Pinot, his father, has been mayor since 2008.
The finish is at the normal spot this time, they don’t have to climb that very steep last kilometer again. By the way, if I were in charge, I would let the Tour end here. On top of La Planche des Belles Filles. A nice place for all celebrations. The rankings have already been decided anyway and then you don’t have to go into Paris with the entire circus, with all the Corona risks that entails.
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