TOMORROW'S STAGE PREVIEW: STAGE 12: BOURG-DE-PÉAGE

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TOMORROW'S STAGE PREVIEW: STAGE 12: BOURG-DE-PÉAGE - MENDE 210.5 KM
Road Bike Action
July 15, 2010

With 5 small climbs and over 200 kilometers, Stage 12 may provide another opportunity for heroic breakaways. With so many opportunities for King of the Mountain candidates to gain points, look for Anthony Charteau (FRA/BBox-Bouygues Telecom) and Jerome Pineau (FRA/Quick Step) to continue their best-climber's battle for the polka dot jersey. And do not discount veteran Frenchman Christophe Moreau (Caisse d'Epargne) when it comes to climbing.

With 5 climbs and 2 Intermediate sprints, this is a stage for the points competitions of the King of the Mountains and the best sprinter.
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The final 5 kilometers of the stage deliver 10 to 11% slopes, known as the "Jalaebert climb" before leveling out to flat for one full kilometer into Mende. This intermediate day is considered flat by Tour de France standards, however it will suit the riders hoping to win a stage in this year's race.

The "Jalabert Climb": 2 km at over 10% almost 1,000 feet of climbing. This final bit of the race could very well have an effect on the outcome of the 2010 Tour de France.
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