On the day before a big time trial, the gc contenders often want to downshift and chill before the big time test, so look for a wide open stage through the bocage (backwoods) of western France on the road to Vitré, where a break of non-contenders just might succeed on this shortish stage.
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Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames: Shari Bossuyt sprints to first win since return to racing
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'I feel I've closed the gap to him from last year' – Vuelta a España victory boost's Jonas Vingegaard's Grand Tour confidence against eternal rival Tadej Pogačar
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