The Tour de France last finished a stage in Lille 11 years ago, with Marcel Kittel winning that race. Rivals Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are anticipated to continue their competitive battle, with Pogacar aiming for another victory. He expressed readiness and acknowledged the first week as intense, where crashing can significantly impact results. Saturday's stage is set at 184.9 km, featuring climbs that should not disrupt a likely bunch sprint unless winds are strong enough to change race dynamics.
The last Tour de France stage that finished in Lille was 11 years ago, won by Marcel Kittel, reflecting on the race's history in the region.
Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard’s rivalry is a key theme of this year's Tour de France, with Pogacar expected to maintain his recent supremacy.
Pogacar emphasized that the first week of the Tour is crucial and fraught with danger, where a lot can happen that could affect the outcome.
Saturday's stage from Lille Metropole is expected to end in a bunch sprint, barring any wind disruptions, despite the terrain's challenging climbs.
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