TDF 2020 - Stage 19: Bourg-en-Bresse - Champagnole 166.5 km *Spoilers*
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Stage 19: Bourg-en-Bresse - Champagnole 166.5 km
Two days before the end of the race, the title and podium contenders might have the freedom to start focusing on the challenge that awaits the following day. It’ll therefore be up to the sprinters having survived the Alps to seize this opportunity to shine. The finish is really made for strong men. CP
The 166 kilometres race travels from Bourg-en-Bresse to Champagnole, on gently rolling roads as the riders pedal through the foothills of the Jura Mountains. The route is far from pan-flat, but the fast men have nothing major to worry about.
The riders head north this time to follow a route on undulating terrain. The finish is in Champagnole – also known as the Pearl of the Jura -, which is a small town on the River Ain. The Mont Rivel is nearby, but the sprinters are treated to a fairly straightforward finish.
If the sprinter's teams keep the breakaway on a leash the fight for the stage honours will be theirs.
Winning this stage in Champagnole will be the sprinter’s way to pat oneself on the back after having survived in the gruppetto during the grueling mountain stages.
Favourites 19th stage 2020 Tour de France
*** Sam Bennett, Caleb Ewan,
** Elia Viviani, Alexander Kristoff, Cees Bol, Wout van Aert
* Matteo Trentin, Peter Sagan, Bryan Coquard, Niccolò Bonifazio
Bourg-en-Bresse
5 previous stages
Population : 40,300
Thor Hushovd in 2002, Tom Boonen in 2007: Bourg-en-Bresse often suited sprinters in the Tour de France. In 2014, for the start of a stage to Saint-Etienne, Alexander Kristoff confirmed the trend.
In 2016, for the last visit by the TOUR to the prefecture of Ain, Colombian Jarlinson Pantano broke the sprinting tradition by winning on his own in Culoz in a stage which started from Bourg.
Unfortunately, we now know how he managed that feat.
For Rick.
The poultry of Bresse: a long history
The history of Poultry of Bresse started in the Roman era, 400 years BC. But the first mention of poultry in the region dates back to 1591 when the town’s inhabitants offered two dozens of fat poultries to the marquis of Treffort, who had defeated and expelled the troops of Savoy. Bresse poultry was already seen as an offering and a fine gift.
Champagnole
Two previous stages
Population: 8,000
The town of Champagnole is located 540 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Jura department, between the vineyards of Revermont, the lake region and the first steps of the mountain range. This position promotes its economic, commercial and tourist development. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Jura, it is located on the edge of the Upper-Jura Regional Nature Park. This city of 8,000 is dominated by Mont-Rivel (812 m), a major Gallo-Roman archaeological site.
While Champagnole already hosted a Tour de France stage, very few remember this first visit as it was in 1937 for a 35-km team time trial, won by the Belgian team-mates of Sylvere Maes in front of the Frenchmen led by Roger Lapébie, the future winner, and Gino Bartali’s Italians. In 1964, a start took place in Champagnole, a few hours before a sprint victory by Jan Janssen in Thonon-les-Bains.
Specialties: delicatessen with Fumé du Jura.
Cheese: in the heart of the Comté region, Champagnole (goat cheese). Jura galette (sweet or sour pancake).
Champagnolais (pastry). Honey (epicea, flowers).
Two days before the end of the race, the title and podium contenders might have the freedom to start focusing on the challenge that awaits the following day. It’ll therefore be up to the sprinters having survived the Alps to seize this opportunity to shine. The finish is really made for strong men. CP
The 166 kilometres race travels from Bourg-en-Bresse to Champagnole, on gently rolling roads as the riders pedal through the foothills of the Jura Mountains. The route is far from pan-flat, but the fast men have nothing major to worry about.
The riders head north this time to follow a route on undulating terrain. The finish is in Champagnole – also known as the Pearl of the Jura -, which is a small town on the River Ain. The Mont Rivel is nearby, but the sprinters are treated to a fairly straightforward finish.
If the sprinter's teams keep the breakaway on a leash the fight for the stage honours will be theirs.
Winning this stage in Champagnole will be the sprinter’s way to pat oneself on the back after having survived in the gruppetto during the grueling mountain stages.
Favourites 19th stage 2020 Tour de France
*** Sam Bennett, Caleb Ewan,
** Elia Viviani, Alexander Kristoff, Cees Bol, Wout van Aert
* Matteo Trentin, Peter Sagan, Bryan Coquard, Niccolò Bonifazio
Bourg-en-Bresse
5 previous stages
Population : 40,300
Thor Hushovd in 2002, Tom Boonen in 2007: Bourg-en-Bresse often suited sprinters in the Tour de France. In 2014, for the start of a stage to Saint-Etienne, Alexander Kristoff confirmed the trend.
In 2016, for the last visit by the TOUR to the prefecture of Ain, Colombian Jarlinson Pantano broke the sprinting tradition by winning on his own in Culoz in a stage which started from Bourg.
Unfortunately, we now know how he managed that feat.
For Rick.
The poultry of Bresse: a long history
The history of Poultry of Bresse started in the Roman era, 400 years BC. But the first mention of poultry in the region dates back to 1591 when the town’s inhabitants offered two dozens of fat poultries to the marquis of Treffort, who had defeated and expelled the troops of Savoy. Bresse poultry was already seen as an offering and a fine gift.
Champagnole
Two previous stages
Population: 8,000
The town of Champagnole is located 540 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Jura department, between the vineyards of Revermont, the lake region and the first steps of the mountain range. This position promotes its economic, commercial and tourist development. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Jura, it is located on the edge of the Upper-Jura Regional Nature Park. This city of 8,000 is dominated by Mont-Rivel (812 m), a major Gallo-Roman archaeological site.
While Champagnole already hosted a Tour de France stage, very few remember this first visit as it was in 1937 for a 35-km team time trial, won by the Belgian team-mates of Sylvere Maes in front of the Frenchmen led by Roger Lapébie, the future winner, and Gino Bartali’s Italians. In 1964, a start took place in Champagnole, a few hours before a sprint victory by Jan Janssen in Thonon-les-Bains.
Specialties: delicatessen with Fumé du Jura.
Cheese: in the heart of the Comté region, Champagnole (goat cheese). Jura galette (sweet or sour pancake).
Champagnolais (pastry). Honey (epicea, flowers).
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
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Feels like a stage where Sagan can claw back a few points.0
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Ha ha hahahaPross said:Feels like a stage where Sagan can claw back a few points.
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I would love it if Bennett rolls up to him tomorrow morning and casually asks if they're going in the break today...0
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Lapébie had some luck to win the Tour that year, only being given the yellow jersey on stage 17 after Maes's team withdrew. Maes had been in yellow since stage 9, with over 3 mins lead ahead of Lapébie, but at the end of stage 16 his advantage had dropped to just 25 secs, partly because at a level crossing, reputedly the barriers purposely came down after Lapébie had gone through but before Maes could. Maes's team protested but the Tour direction changed nothing, so he and his team withdrew.blazing_saddles said:Stage 19: Bourg-en-Bresse - Champagnole 166.5 km
While Champagnole already hosted a Tour de France stage, very few remember this first visit as it was in 1937 for a 35-km team time trial, won by the Belgian team-mates of Sylvere Maes in front of the Frenchmen led by Roger Lapébie, the future winner, and Gino Bartali’s Italians. In 1964, a start took place in Champagnole, a few hours before a sprint victory by Jan Janssen in Thonon-les-Bains.
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Another belter of a day. Two thirds of the way through the stage:
Although, tomorrow's time trial may see things change significantly......"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Have a feeling it's going to be one of those days....
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Not had the best 3 weeks has dear Christian
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Remi Cavagna out front, Dylan van Baarle trying to bridgeWe're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Impressive by Cavagna.0
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We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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I know there's not a great deal to commentate on, but Eurosport doing the best to make a slow day seem even slower.
It's bike race boys, not speakers corner."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
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Podcast catch up day for me...blazing_saddles said:I know there's not a great deal to commentate on, but Eurosport doing the best to make a slow day seem even slower.
It's bike race boys, not speakers corner.We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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and the crowd say "Bo Selecta!"Dorset_Boy said:
Hope his doesn't balloon like mine!BASI Nordic Ski Instructor
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Think yourself lucky, some people pay a fortune for cosmetic surgery to achieve the bee stung lip look (yours looks better than most too!)Dorset_Boy said:0 -
Was the Bee okay?0
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Cagey still . Odd stage"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Interesting point made about Sagan with a 53 point defeicit because of his headbutting shenanigans. He would be leading the competetion now but doubtful he could win in Paris in any case.0
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I wonder what excuse the jury will come up with today to award the combativity to a Frenchman?0
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Literally the only combative rider today has been a Frenchman!DeadCalm said:I wonder what excuse the jury will come up with today to award the combativity to a Frenchman?
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Luke Rowe tuning up for the worlds."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.1
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+1 cavanaga too"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Following the intermediate sprint Bennett is now 53 points ahead of Sagan.craigus89 said:Interesting point made about Sagan with a 53 point defeicit because of his headbutting shenanigans. He would be leading the competetion now but doubtful he could win in Paris in any case.
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Sivakov hits the deck again.0
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Poor Pavel.0
