Le Tour 2021 – Stage 1
Brest > Landerneau
Distance: 197.8 kilometers.
A “Hilly” stage with four Cat 4 and two Cat 3 climbs and a finish at the summit of the final climb:
- Côte de Trébéolin 8.6 km (cat 4: 900 m @ 5.1%)
- Côte de Rosnoën 27.2 km (cat 4: 3.0km @ 4.0%)
- Côte de Locronan 61.5 km (cat 3: 900 m @ 9.3%)
- Côte de Stang Ar Garront 115 km (cat 4: 2.0km @ 3.4%)
- Côte de Saint-Rivoal 150.7 km (cat 4: 2.5km @ 3.9%)
- Côte de la Fosse aux Loups 197.8 km (cat 3: 3.0km @ 5.7%)
The intermediate sprint is at 135.1 km at Brasparts.
Multiple crashes resulting in three withdrawals today and possible “Did Not Starts” tomorrow. The largest was caused by a woman waving a sign that distracted riders and caused a massive crash. Lawyers have been consulted and Le Tour says law suits will be filed.
Julian Alaphilippe (DQT – 051 ) [Yellow] 4 hours 38 minutes 55 seconds
Michael Matthews (BEX – 171 ) [Green] 43 Points
Ide Schelling (BOH – 078 ) [Polka Dot] 3 points
Tadej Pogacar ( Slo – UAD – 001 ) [White] 6
Stage winner: Julian Alaphilippe (DQT – 051 )
Combative: Ide Schelling (BOH – 078 ) [Red numbers]
Team: Jumbo – Visma( TJV – 011-018 ) [Yellow numbers]
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