It’s going to be really hot at the Tour de France. On the 15th stage from Rodez to Carcassonne in southwestern France, the riders must expect temperatures of up to 40 degrees on Sunday.
The favorites around yellow wearer Jonas Vingegaard and defending champion Tadej Pogacar should roll in the field this time.
A chance for the sprinters
There are only two mountains in the third category on the 202.5 kilometers and shouldn’t cause any problems for the sprinter teams. The final is completely flat, which suits Dutch aces Fabio Jakobsen and Dylan Groenewegen.
Sweaty affair
The drivers are threatened with the hottest day so far on the 109th Tour of France. The mark of 40 degrees could be cracked for the first time. Accordingly, the motto is: drink, drink, drink. The drivers consume up to 1.5 liters per hour. Socks filled with ice, which drivers put under their jerseys, are also very popular.
Geschke looks at the Pyrenees
Simon Geschke will definitely be wearing his mountain jersey at the beginning of the last tour week. On Sunday, the Berliner cannot lose the lead in the standings. That’s why he’s already looking towards the Pyrenees, where he has to climb from Tuesday to Thursday. “These are the very difficult days,” said the 36-year-old.