monty1104
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Stage 7. Mougins - Biot Sophia Antipolis
Sorry about missing yesterday, left work and drove straight to Melbourne so didn't have time to get this done. The past 2 nights have seen Carlos Betancur win both stages, and now take the overall lead from Geriant Thomas by 8".
Tonight's stage see two Cat 1. climbs. Both climbs are not so steep, however are rather long climbs. They both come in the first half of the stage so shouldn't have a huge bearing on the outcome of the race. Given this, I see it as a sprint finish. It is slightly uphill at the end (about 4.5% over the last 2 km if my math and estimations are correct), which could discount some riders.
My tip; Tony Gallopin. He is a quick rider that isn't fazed by a hill finish. Degenkolb and Thomas also should be fine on this type of finish too.
Stage 7. Mougins - Biot Sophia Antipolis
Sorry about missing yesterday, left work and drove straight to Melbourne so didn't have time to get this done. The past 2 nights have seen Carlos Betancur win both stages, and now take the overall lead from Geriant Thomas by 8".
Tonight's stage see two Cat 1. climbs. Both climbs are not so steep, however are rather long climbs. They both come in the first half of the stage so shouldn't have a huge bearing on the outcome of the race. Given this, I see it as a sprint finish. It is slightly uphill at the end (about 4.5% over the last 2 km if my math and estimations are correct), which could discount some riders.
My tip; Tony Gallopin. He is a quick rider that isn't fazed by a hill finish. Degenkolb and Thomas also should be fine on this type of finish too.