The return Enter its final stretch with a 16th middle mountain stage between Poio and Mos Castro de Herville (167.9 km). Four years after the incredible scenario of 2021, marked by the resounding abandonment of Miguel Angel Lopezthe blow of the late Gino Mäder and the victory of Clément Champoussin, The Galician arrival returns to the program.
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Vingegaard vs Almeida, a new battle to start the 3rd week?
This route could reserve its share of surprises. On such a route, many scenarios are possible. If the next day's stage and its arrival at the top of the alto of El Morredero could cool a few favorites, we still open up to movement between the main leaders, if only in the last irregular climb of the Alto Castro de Herville (8.2km at 5.2%). Some could also try a big blow and launch the battle from further away. Among the leaders all eyes will obviously be riveted on the red jersey Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike) et JOAO ALMEIDA (UAE Team Emirates XRG), since the Danish is only 46 seconds ahead of the Portuguese at the start of this last week.
But the most likely scenario remains the victory of a backpacker over this ideal route for an escape. If she decides to get started once again, the team UAE will still be difficult to beat with runners like Juan Ayuso, Jay Vine or Marc Soler.
The journey of the 16th stage
– Tuesday September 9 – STEP 16 : Poio – Moses.Herville Castle / 172 km – 3357m D+
