Today’s stage of the Tour de France started with a reminder of its easy nature, with Jen Voight commenting on the smooth beginning. The pack remained together for the first 230km, with Jonas Abrahamsen claiming mountain points. Mark Cavendish expressed fatigue, but is hopeful for a sprint finish. The stage passed through Tortona, the final resting place of Fausto Coppi, before heading towards Turin. The race is being led by Tadej Pogacar, setting the stage for a potential sprint finish and a chance for Cavendish to break Eddy Merckx’s record. Despite some fears of rain, the peloton remains together as they approach the finish line. The stage is expected to provide a brief respite before more challenging stages ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic race.
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