The three Danish stages are in the books, and Wout van Aert earned bridesmaid distinction. The great Belgian cyclist was second on all three stages. In today's third stage, Dylan Groenewegen just edged van Aert in a spectacular sprint to the finish line.
Groenewegen is just right of center in my photo, in light blue. He was across the line just a couple of centimeters ahead of van Aert, who at least retains the yellow jersey.
We had another great prediction.
- Stage 3: 4h 11' 33" (actual), 4' 08' 46" (prediction), 02' 47" fast (-1.11% error)
I though we would be a tad slow today, but it wasn't until the last 10 km that speeds went through the roof. I loved seeing in the final few km a speed limit sign for 70 kph (43.5 mph), which the peloton was just breaking. Check out Groenewegen's average speed.
- Stage 3: 12.06 m/s (43.41 kph or 26.97 mph)
That's quite a clip!
The Tour de France transfers to France tomorrow, giving cyclists a break from the saddle. I'll put our prediction up today instead of waiting until tomorrow.
Tuesday's 171.5-km (106.6-mi) hilly (six tiny category-4 climbs) Stage 4 begins in Dunkirk and ends in Calais. The route in northeastern France, not too far from Belgium, will take cyclists through a lot of French history, especially WWII history. It will be fun to watch. Our prediction is given below.
- Stage 4: 3h 59' 04" (prediction)
I'm still waiting for the first ultra-fast stage, and Stage 4 could be it after a day of rest. I hope we aren't too slow!
I'll enjoy Independence Day tomorrow and get back to the Tour de France on Tuesday morning.
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