Key Events:
– The riders are currently climbing and will continue to do so for a while, as there are still 38km to go.
– The climb profile shows that there is another 8.5km of climbing left until the top of the Col d’Aspin.
– The breakaway has been caught as the riders start the 12km climb up the Col d’Aspin, which has an average gradient of 6.5% and a summit at 1,490m.
– Margot Pompanon takes 20 points in the intermediate sprint.
– Pompanon is the first to cross the line in the intermediate sprint and takes 20 points. Poidevin tries to catch up to the leading duo but is caught by the peloton.
– The youngest rider in the Tour, Babette van der Wolf, has abandoned.
– Andersen and Pompanon have increased their gap on the peloton to around 50 seconds. Poidevin is still trying to catch up to them, trailing by 20 seconds.
– Juliette Labous thinks the combination of big climbs and potential thunderstorms will make today’s stage “very special” and dramatic.
– Margot Pompanon and Susanne Andersen have attacked and have a 25-second lead. Sara Poidevin is trying to bridge the gap and is about 5 seconds behind the leaders.
– Demay has been caught and the peloton is back together. Iris Slappendel is concerned about the dark clouds forming and predicts rain.
– Coralie Demay is leading the race, with Quinty Ton trying to catch up and a group of 14 riders in pursuit.
– Elisa Longo Borghini and Elisa Balsamo are out of the Tour due to non-starters. Other riders, including Chiara Consonni, Maria Confalonieri, and Ewers, have also abandoned.
– There have been several attacks, but none have been successful so far.
– Liane Lippert has crashed but gets back on her bike after being seen by the doctor.
– Veronica Ewers did not start today’s stage due to a broken collarbone from a crash yesterday.
– The riders have started at a fast pace, with several attempts to break away being quickly brought back by the peloton.
– Both Kopecky and Annemiek van Vleuten had mechanical issues during the start, but they were fixed and they rejoined the pack.
– Stage seven has begun with a 5km neutralized start.
– Marion Rousse describes today’s stage as the “queen stage” of the Tour de France Femmes, with tough climbs and intense racing.
– Lotte Kopecky is currently leading the yellow, green, and white jersey standings.
– Emma Norsgaard won stage six after a breakaway held off the peloton.
– Stage seven is the big one, featuring the legendary Col du Tourmalet. It will be a decisive day for the yellow jersey and for the climbers.
– The inclusion of high mountains in this year’s Tour de France Femmes is to make the event more historical and give champions the opportunity to make their mark on the famous climbs.
Analysis:
Today’s stage is a challenging one, with riders facing tough climbs and potential thunderstorms. The Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet will test their climbing abilities and determine the overall rankings. The race director has emphasized the significance of riding on these legendary climbs, making it a historical event for the participants. Lotte Kopecky has been performing well so far, but her yellow jersey may be at risk today. The race has seen some non-starters and retirements due to injuries. There have been numerous attempts to break away, but the peloton has remained vigilant in bringing them back. The stage has started with a fast pace, and riders are battling for position. The riders’ resilience and determination will be tested in this crucial stage of the Tour de France Femmes.
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