A virus in a herd of cattle in the French Alps gives drivers a plan change in the final sprint of the Tour de France. The stage of Albertville after La Plagne On Friday it was shortened from 129.9 to 95 km, the climb to Col des Saisies is left out.
Florian Lipowitz and Co. start an hour later than planned at 2:30 p.m. The outbreak of the disease in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes requires the cussulation of the cattle, “In view of the emergency of the affected farmers” So in consultation with the authorities, the decision was made to change the route of the 19th stage.
Long climb to La Plagne
The section may be even shorter, but it should still be painful. Two of the climbs are the highest category. The final increase after La Plagne is 19.1 km long and an average of 7.2 percent steep. If you want to make up positions in the overall ranking, you get your last big chance. The podium will be largely determined after the final mountain stage.
Lipowitz (Ulm) is currently in third place, but is only 22 seconds ahead of pursuers Oscar onley.