Join Johan Bruyneel, Tour de France-winning team director, and Spencer Martin, cycling writer, as they break down the challenging 20th stage of the Tour. They discuss potential contenders, breakaway strategies, and betting odds, all leading to exciting predictions for the race. Tune in to hear their insights on the intense mountain stage from Nice to Col de la Couillole.
Stage 20 of Tour de France is a challenging mountain route with key contenders like Pogacar and Carapaz.
Matteo Jorgensen stands out as a potential stage winner due to his strong performance and terrain familiarity.
Deep dives
Stage 20 Difficulty and Favorites Predictions
Stage 20 of the Tour de France is anticipated to be a challenging mountain stage covering 133 kilometers with nearly 5,000 feet of vertical gain. The favorites from unibet in Europe include notable cyclists like Pogacar, Richard Carapaz, Simon Yates, Enric Mas, and Matteo Jorgensen. The unpredictability of the stage leads to discussions on whether the outcome will favor a breakaway or the general classification contenders.
Breakaway Strategy and Matteo Jorgensen Prediction
Anticipating a breakaway scenario for Stage 20, the success of the breakaway is dependent on UAE's tactics and willingness to let the breakaway progress. Matteo Jorgensen emerges as a top candidate for the stage victory due to his strong performance and familiarity with the terrain, offering a promising choice for victory despite the intense competition.
Additional Contender Predictions and Analysis
Simon Yates and Enric Mas are also highlighted as potential stage winners due to their impressive climbing abilities and consistent performances. Richard Carapaz is viewed as a strong contender sprinting for Mount KOM points, leading to favorable odds for a podium finish. The dynamics of the race and strategies of the teams further contribute to the excitement and uncertainty surrounding the stage.
Welcome to WEDŪ's stage preview and prediction-focused show, OŪTCOMES, which is hosted by THEMOVE regulars Johan Bruyneel, who has led teams to nine Tour de France titles as a director, and Spencer Martin, writer of the Beyond the Peloton in-depth race breakdown newsletter. The duo uses their extensive knowledge of the sport to attempt to predict the outcome of each Tour de France stage while breaking down the course, top contenders, and potential betting opportunities. This episode previews the Tour's 20th stage, yet another short but challenging route, covering just 133 kilometers while racking up 4,600 meters (15,000+ft) of vertical gain through Haute-Alps from Nice to Col de la Couillole. Listen in to see how the duo thinks the action will play out, who will come out on top, and which riders present the best betting value.
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