Castres - Ax3 Domaines 193.5 km
First mountain stage. First day to make a difference in the GC.
Zombie Fernand Augereau Pick: Bauke Mollema
After a day of conservative riding by the favorites he will benefit from the flat finish, being one of the stronger sprinters among the GC men.
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