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Stage 7 — Saint-Malo > Mûr-de-Bretagne

Stage Profile and Strategy

  • Terrain: Hilly, undulating stage with a steep uphill finish (Mûr-de-Bretagne) that favors explosive puncheurs and aggressive breakaways.
  • Race Narrative:
    • Early: Break forms on rolling terrain.
    • Middle: Series of short climbs; peloton lets the break go, but GC teams ride defensively.
    • Finale: The steep Mûr-de-Bretagne (often twice in the final 20 km) – a brutal punchy finish with attacks from GC and breakaway survivors.
  • Sporting Stakes: KOM/sprint points mid-stage, and possible small GC time gaps on the finale.

Stage Report

🎉 TDF Stage 7 Complete!

🏁 Stage Type: Flat
🚴 Mode Completed: GC
⭐ Points Earned: +5
📊 Total Points: 43

📈 Performance Metrics:

• Duration: 45.0 minutes
• Distance: 18.7 km
• Average Power: 89.9W
• Weighted Power: 94.0W
• Average HR: 138.4 bpm
• TSS: 40.5
• Effort Level: Aerobic

🏆 STAGE ANALYSIS:

Stage 7 was a solid flat stage where you maintained excellent control and energy management. Your aerobic effort at 94W weighted power and moderate TSS of 40.5 shows perfect strategic pacing for a GC rider on a flat stage. The consistent heart rate of 138 bpm demonstrates disciplined riding that preserves energy for more challenging stages ahead.

This +5 points brings your total to 43 points, maintaining strong momentum in the Tour de France simulation with smart tactical racing.

📊 Stages Completed: 7/21

Tomorrow: Next stage awaits!

Keep crushing it! 🚀

Stage completed on: 2025-07-12
Activity ID: 15083897787

🏆 Stage 7 TDF Morning Briefing

� Stage Type: Flat Sprint Stage

📊 Readiness Check:

  • Readiness Score: 82/100
  • TSB (Form): -21.0
  • CTL (Fitness): 41.9

🎯 Today's Recommendation:

  • Ride Mode: GC
  • Expected Points: 5
  • Rationale: Given your current state, with a high readiness but a negative TSB, opting for the GC mode is the most strategic choice for today's flat stage. It allows you to score base points without the additional stress on your body that a breakaway effort might incur. This choice aligns with the long-term strategy of maintaining a good position in the overall standings while managing your energy and recovery needs. It's about playing the long game, ensuring you're in prime condition for stages where aggressive efforts can yield even greater rewards.

📈 Points Status:

  • Current Total: 38 points
  • Stages Completed: 6/21

🏆 Bonus Opportunities:

  • 10 Breakaway Stages
  • All Mountains in Breakaway

🎖️ Bonus Progress:

  • 5 consecutive: 1/5
  • 10 breakaways: 0/10

📝 Strategic Notes:

Stay protected in the peloton, avoid crashes, and conserve energy. Let the sprinters' teams control the pace.

🚴 Stage 7 Ride Options

🏆 Breakaway Mode (75m @ FTP 128)

"Attack the early hills, go all-in on the final punch. You're the hero in the break!"

  • 8m @ 64W (50%) [Warm-up, flat rollout]
  • 8m @ 109W (85%) [Breakaway attack on rolling hills]
  • 3m @ 90W (70%) [Short recovery]
  • 8m @ 115W (90%) [First KOM—break splits, pace high]
  • 3m @ 83W (65%) [Descent/regroup]
  • 8m @ 122W (95%) [Second KOM/final long break attack]
  • 3m @ 83W (65%) [Descent/regroup]
  • 8m @ 115W (90%) [Final push toward finale]
  • 5m @ 90W (70%) [Rolling terrain, regroup]
  • 8m @ 128W (100%) [Mûr-de-Bretagne double punch finish—full gas!]
  • 5m @ 90W (70%) [Survive and hold gap—fighting to stay away]
  • 8m @ 64W (50%) [Cool-down, roll to the line]

🦺 GC Mode (75m @ FTP 128)

"Stay safe, watch the rivals, but respond when it really matters—especially up the final wall!"

  • 5m @ 64W (50%) [Warm-up, flat rollout]
  • 10m @ 77W (60%) [In the wheels, peloton controls]
  • 8m @ 90W (70%) [Short climbs, stay calm]
  • 5m @ 83W (65%) [Descent, refuel]
  • 10m @ 90W (70%) [Peloton tempo, prepping for finale]
  • 5m @ 96W (75%) [Short climb, test the legs]
  • 5m @ 109W (85%) [Short surge if rivals attack]
  • 7m @ 90W (70%) [Rolling, position for finale]
  • 10m @ 122W (95%) [Mûr-de-Bretagne: one big punch]
  • 10m @ 64W (50%) [Cool-down, ride it in]