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TOMORROW'S STAGE PREVIEW: STAGE 4: CAMBRAI - REIMS
Chris Henry in Arenberg
July 6, 2010
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© ASO
Stage 4 Preview
Stage 4 on Wednesday will
offer some respite to the peloton after what has been a tough opening to
the road racing of the 2010 Tour. A short, flat jaunt into the heart of
Champagne country will see the riders cover just 153km from Cambrai
south to Reims. If the field can stay upright, look for a full-tilt
bunch sprint and a chance for Hushovd, Cavendish, et. al. to duke it out
head to head. With only a fourth category climb on the menu, the stage
threatens no obstacles to the sprinters teams except the inevitable
early breakaway.
©ASO
Three
intermediate sprints will ensure that the green jersey competition
heats up en route to Reims even if Cancellara's yellow jersey should be
secure for several stages to come.
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