The 163.5km flat stage today is expected to favor the sprinters, with a straightforward route leading to Angers likely resulting in a group finish. A category four climb (1.7km at 4.6%) comes at the 34km mark, followed by an intermediate sprint at 123.9km. Despite the generally smooth course, the final stretch presents a challenge, featuring several sharp turns in the last kilometer.
Attention will be on Lorena Wiebes of SD Worx-Protime after she missed a sprint opportunity on stage two due to Mavi García’s breakaway. Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek), Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez), and Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) may prove to be Wiebes’ strongest competitors today.
Racing begins with a neutralized start at 1:50 PM CET (12:50 PM BST), with the finish estimated around 5:30 PM CET (4:30 PM BST). In the meantime, here’s a summary of yesterday’s events.
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