Special Envoy Arenberg in Port du Hainaut
Stage profile: Binche-Longwy (219.9 km)
From heavy to menu with the longest run in terms of the 2022 release. After a lot of testing cobbles on Wednesday and a first five days in which team members were called out quite often, the peloton might have been tempted to ease the effort a bit. A (slight) decompression day in Belgium with a pass on the first 70km that could have made the disabled smile. Moreover, the course profile suits this configuration quite well, with twenty kilometers or so quite hilly in the final. The two hills, the fourth (205 km) and especially the third class (214 km) with a 12% gradient over 800 meters, can lead to the first limit among the sprinters in favor of the group punchers. . Behind you will have to swallow the Côte des Religieuses, where the finish is located. 1.6 km at 5.8% that made Peter Sagan smile in 2020. Was it a repeat of the encore for the Slovakian on Thursday?
Schedules.
The actual start is scheduled for 12:35 and arrival at 17:29 with an average speed of 42 km/h.
Forecast by Jean-René Bernaudeau (TotalEnergies Team Manager)
“I can see a little bit of a crack after the cobblestone stage has taken its toll on the bodies, why not with a sprinter who could have done well? Why not Peter Sagan or Edwald Boisson-Hagen (two riders from his team, Ed)? (smile). Could we be looking at a new Wout Van Aert release? He is very strong but has shown himself a lot since the start of the circuit… He will now have to face the rigors of the race.
The course should not be missed.
The Tour de France bypasses Belgium and the city of Binch, famous for its carnival and its heroes, the famous Gilles de Binch. The French-speaking city of Wallonia is also known for its magnificent medieval walls and center for lace and crafts. The stage will end at Longwy in Meurthe-et-Moselle, a former center of the steel industry, sheltered behind remarkable walls. The Museum of Enamels and Pottery is also worth a visit.
The profession of investing your teeth.
While in Belgium, don’t miss the doubles of Binche, these buckwheat cheese pancakes that you should accompany with a small local beer, of course, such as Binchoise or the small sparkling wine famous in Wallonia. Rufus: In the evening, Lorraine’s hot pot (cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips, onions, bacon, smoked bacon, salt pork, small sausages) is a must at Longwy. If you have little room left in your stomach, opt for the Étoile Vauban, a pound cake pastry filled with a delicious compote of honeyed apples and miracle plums. A pleasure.
Phrase of the day: “Pushing your porridge”.
Said opponent we were able to break through and who eventually let go, completely drained of energy by the hellish speed imposed by the opponent.
For example: “Did you see that? On the climb of the Col du Coucheron I managed to get him to bake his porridge.
Source: Le Figaro
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