The third stage of the Tour de France enters the territory of France with a route. 187.4 kilometers to leave Amorebieta and reach Bayonnealready in France, maybe the first opportunity sprints if they can overcome 4 minor levels that should not show major complications before.
The race, the last day in the Basque Country, Will leave Amorebieta-Etxano facing the first challenge Cota de Trabakua (3rd, 4.2 km to 5.4) immediately and Milloi’s (4th, 2.3 km to 4.5) before the equator of the route to continue.
All the way to the finish line, the stage straightened even further with two 3rd class tacks, Alto de Itziar (5.1km in 4.6) and Orioko Benta (4.6km out of 6.3). From the 102nd km the profile is already friendly, available for interested teams to establish protocols for a sprint.
In this case, it can be It’s an opportunity for England’s Mark Cavendish to choose to break his tie with Belgian legend Eddy Merck with 34 wins. scene, but ‘Man of the Express’ may have straighter days in mind.
Excitement is to be expected in any case, either a getaway or a sprint will suffice to wrap up three unforgettable days throughout the Basque Country.
British Adam Yates (UAE) will defend the yellow jersey he wore in Bilbaowith a 6-second advantage over Slovenian teammate Tadej Pogacar, who is identical to his twin brother Simon Yates (Jayco).
Timeline for stage 3 of the Tour de France
Phase It will start at 13:15 and is scheduled to arrive between 17:20 and 17:43..