Stage 17 — Bollène > Valence¶
Stage Profile and Strategy¶
- Terrain: Hilly stage through the Rhône Valley with several categorized climbs. Undulating terrain that could suit a breakaway or reduced sprint.
- Race Narrative:
- Early: Recovery day after Ventoux, legs feeling the altitude.
- Mid: Rolling hills and valleys, breakaway opportunity.
- Finale: Slight uphill finish in Valence favors punchy riders.
- Sporting Stakes: Transition stage, breakaway friendly, recovery for mountain specialists.
Stage Report¶
🚴 Stage 17 Ride Options¶
🏆 Breakaway Mode (50m @ FTP 128)¶
"Attack on the hills, work together in the valleys, fight for Valence!"
- 3m @ 64W (50%) [Warm-up from Bollène]
- 4m @ 115W (90%) [Breakaway attacks, high intensity]
- 18m @ 109W (85%) [Rolling terrain tempo, IF target]
- 12m @ 115W (90%) [Hill climbs and punchy efforts]
- 10m @ 112W (87%) [Final approach to Valence]
- 3m @ 83W (65%) [Cool-down finish]
🦺 GC Mode (50m @ FTP 128)¶
"Stay alert on the hills, follow moves, finish safely with the group."
- 3m @ 64W (50%) [Easy start]
- 10m @ 77W (60%) [Peloton controlled]
- 18m @ 80W (62%) [Steady through valleys]
- 12m @ 87W (68%) [Alert on climbs]
- 5m @ 83W (65%) [Safe finish]
- 2m @ 64W (50%) [Cool-down]