The organisers are making a good deal of fuss about the new Alto Mas de la Costa climb, atop which this stage concludes, calling it the race's 'great innovation'. With an average gradient of 13 and max of 21 per cent, its severity outweighs its 4km length and it's sure to blow the GC group to bits after such a hard day.
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Who's going to Kansas? Life Time confirms lottery winners for Unbound Gravel, reveal five qualifier events
Jelle Van Damme for 200 and Laurens ten Dam for 350 distances among thousands of lottery applicants to receive 'you are headed to the capital of gravel riding' confirmation via email Thursday -
'Riders are going too fast!' – Tour de France director blames crashes on increasing racing speeds
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Waterproof jackets are getting worse, but here’s seven reasons why it doesn’t actually matter
Even though the changing regulations mean things are becoming less waterproof, in general terms it’s not as bad as it sounds -
Rudy Project Nytron aero helmet review: Average aero performance, but can impressive ventilation and comfort make up for that?
The performance in our wind tunnel test wasn't great, but where large vents may have hindered it there, they’ve helped in other areas
