Stage 11 — Toulouse > Toulouse

Stage Profile and Strategy

• Terrain: Flat circuit stage around Toulouse. Classic sprinters' stage with multiple laps through the city center.
• Race Narrative:
  • Early: Relaxed start, breakaway likely to form for show.
  • Mid: Sprinters' teams take control, tempo riding to reel in the break.
  • Finale: High-speed sprint finish with leadout trains battling for position.
• Sporting Stakes: Sprint points and stage win, minimal time gaps expected.

Stage Report

Planned

🚴 Stage 11 Ride Options

🏆 Breakaway Mode (60m @ FTP 128)

"Go with the early break, entertain the crowds, but expect to be caught for the sprint!"

• 5m @ 96W (75%) [Controlled warm-up through Toulouse]
• 8m @ 118W (92%) [Attack for the breakaway, high intensity]
• 22m @ 115W (90%) [Sustained break tempo, IF target]
• 15m @ 118W (92%) [Working hard as sprinters' teams chase]
• 8m @ 112W (87%) [Final push, gap closing]
• 2m @ 102W (80%) [Absorbed by peloton]

🦺 GC Mode (60m @ FTP 128)

"Stay safe in the bunch, follow wheels, finish with the main group."

• 3m @ 64W (50%) [Neutral rollout]
• 20m @ 77W (60%) [Comfortable peloton pace]
• 20m @ 83W (65%) [Controlled tempo as teams organize]
• 12m @ 90W (70%) [Higher pace as sprint approaches]
• 3m @ 96W (75%) [Sprint leadouts begin]
• 2m @ 64W (50%) [Cool-down, safe finish]