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Stage 10 — Ennezat > Le Mont-Dore (Puy de Sancy)

Stage Profile and Strategy

  • Terrain: The first real mountain stage; eight categorized climbs including Cat 2 Berzet and a summit finish at Puy de Sancy. Expect fireworks for the break, and a GC selection late.
  • Race Narrative:
    • Early: Aggressive for break, tension through rolling terrain.
    • Middle: Four back-to-back Cat 2s—Loubeyrat, Baraque, Charade, Berzet—where the break can solidify or shatter.
    • Late: Major climbs (Guéry, Croix Morand, Croix Saint-Robert) and the steep, selective summit finish.
  • Sporting Stakes: First summit finish, KOM points, GC time gaps, breakaway stage win opportunity.

Stage Report

🎉 TDF Stage 10 Complete!

🏔️ Stage Type: Mountain
🚴 Mode Completed: BREAKAWAY
⭐ Points Earned: +15
📊 Total Points: 65

📈 Performance Metrics:

• Duration: 75.0 minutes
• Distance: 34.5 km
• Average Power: 116.0W
• Weighted Power: 116.0W
• Average HR: 153.0 bpm
• TSS: 102.7
• Effort Level: threshold

🏆 STAGE ANALYSIS:

Your performance today was nothing short of impressive! With an Intensity Factor (IF) of 0.906, you pushed well above the threshold typically seen in breakaway efforts, indicating you were working at a high intensity relative to your FTP. Coupled with a Training Stress Score (TSS) of 102.7, it's clear you sustained this demanding effort over the 75-minute duration of your ride. This demonstrates a significant level of endurance and power, especially relevant in a challenging mountain stage like today's. Your average heart rate of 153.0 bpm further showcases your ability to maintain a high level of exertion, which is essential for breakaway success.

The 15 points earned today are a testament to your hard work and strategy, bringing your total to 65 points. This progress underscores your consistency and dedication throughout the Tour, positioning you well for the stages ahead.

📊 Stages Completed: 10/21

Tomorrow: Next stage awaits!

Keep crushing it! 🚀

Stage completed on: 2025-07-15
Activity ID: 15117298413

🏆 Stage 10 TDF Morning Briefing

🏔️ Stage Type: Mountain Stage

📊 Readiness Check:

  • Readiness Score: 77/100
  • TSB (Form): -10.2
  • CTL (Fitness): 42.1

🎯 Today's Recommendation:

  • Ride Mode: GC
  • Expected Points: 10
  • Rationale: Considering the stage type and your current points position, opting for GC mode today is strategic. Although Breakaway mode offers higher points, it also comes with increased risk and exertion. Given that you've completed 4 consecutive stages and are approaching the halfway mark of the Tour, it's crucial to secure points steadily without compromising your recovery and readiness for upcoming stages. GC mode will allow you to collect base points, maintain a competitive position, and still be in contention for the bonus for 5 consecutive stages without unnecessarily draining your reserves.

📈 Points Status:

  • Current Total: 50 points
  • Stages Completed: 9/21

🏆 Bonus Opportunities:

  • 10 Breakaway Stages
  • All Mountains in Breakaway

🎖️ Bonus Progress:

  • 5 consecutive: 4/5
  • 10 breakaways: 0/10

📝 Strategic Notes:

Big points available but manage effort carefully. This is where the Tour can be won or lost - balance ambition with sustainability.

🚴 Stage 10 Ride Options

🏆 Breakaway Mode (60m @ FTP 128)

"Get in the early break and hold on over 8 climbs to Puy de Sancy!"

  • 5m @ 64W (50%) [Rollout from Ennezat]
  • 8m @ 115W (90%) [Early break attacks, aggressive start]
  • 10m @ 109W (85%) [Cat 2 climbs: Loubeyrat, Baraque tempo]
  • 3m @ 96W (75%) [Recovery between climbs]
  • 10m @ 109W (85%) [Charade and Berzet climbs]
  • 2m @ 83W (65%) [Brief recovery]
  • 8m @ 115W (90%) [Col de Guéry and Croix Morand]
  • 3m @ 96W (75%) [Final preparation]
  • 8m @ 122W (95%) [Summit finish at Puy de Sancy]
  • 3m @ 77W (60%) [Victory celebration or caught]

🦺 GC Mode (60m @ FTP 128)

"Control the pace, respond to attacks, stay with the main group up Puy de Sancy."

  • 5m @ 64W (50%) [Rollout from Ennezat]
  • 10m @ 77W (60%) [Let break go, steady through rolling terrain]
  • 10m @ 90W (70%) [Cat 2 climbs: steady tempo with peloton]
  • 5m @ 83W (65%) [Recovery between major climbs]
  • 10m @ 96W (75%) [Col de Guéry and Croix Morand: GC pace]
  • 5m @ 90W (70%) [Position for summit finish]
  • 10m @ 109W (85%) [Puy de Sancy: respond to GC attacks]
  • 5m @ 96W (75%) [Finish with main group]