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The Tour de France gained height this Sunday. For the first time in the history of the race, two climbs at an altitude of over 1,500 meters each were on the program already on the 2nd stage. In total, 4,000 vertical meters were therefore to be climbed by the peloton.
Anthony Pérez, demonstration of self-sacrifice
From the very start of the day, Anthony Pérez is the first of the peloton to attack. The Toulousain was at the forefront of the day’s breakaway with 10 others motivated riders. He also passed the Col de la Colmiane in second place before arriving first to the top of the Col de Turini. At the end of the stage, Pérez is tied on points for the Polka dot jersey, while Benoît Cosnefroy in the best climber classification.
Tomorrow, a new opportunity for Viviani
After, with the ascent of the Col Èze it felt like a new race. Guillaume Martin remained vigilant by getting back to the front of the peloton, well helped by Jesus Herrada and Nicolas Edet. The leader of the Cofidis team then kept close to some of the best riders like Higuita, Pogacar, Schachmann, Bernal, Quintana right until the end of the stage.
On arrival, he managed to take 11th place in the stage, 2 seconds behind the winner of the day, Julian Alaphilippe. This result allowed him to climb to 14th place in the general classification. He is now the 2nd French behind the new yellow jersey. Tomorrow, the stage, which will take the riders to Sisteron, will be another opportunity for the Cofidis team to shine: the finish should indeed be an opportunity for Elia Viviani and his qualities as a sprinter.
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