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"When we're talking about milliseconds for a bike change, it's much slower to go around the than having the bike right above you."
— Manolet, Mechanic for Team Movistar
The lightest build on Ventoux
For her historic climb up the Giant of Provence, Kasia opted to run a pair of 202 NSWs – the choice wheelset for the approach and climb – before the stage began.
Her selection proved successful, and when comparing aerodynamics and weight data to her setup last year, Kasia ultimately saved 21 seconds over the course of her nearly 10km breakaway.
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The wheel of the stage: Zipp 202 NSW
Fast in the foothills, and even faster as the gradients changes closer to double digits. Stage 5's Mâcon>Belleville-en-Beaujolais saw changes in elevation at nearly every kilometer — the type of stage where 202 NSW was the secret sauce to helping get Marlen and Kasia on the podium.
"For Sigrid, she's for sure one of the most hardworking we have on this team. She's all in, really. So much hard work for this."
— Jesper Bundgaard Vinkel, Assistant Sports Director
“We knew Lorena could do it. We had to close, so she could win one more time.”
— Anna van der Breggen, Team SD Worx Protime
“We’re here in a traditional way to support the sport, have a good time with friends, share and enjoy good Swiss cheese fondue and local wine, with Maxime as a winemaker.”
— Steve and Maxime from Mont-sur-Rolle, Switzerland
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9 days. 9 stages. 1,175 kilometers.
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King of the Mountains
Two stage wins in three days capped an unforgettable run through the Alps for Richard Carapaz and the EF Education–EasyPost team. Richie attacked and broke away on Stage 18 to Orcières-Merlette, claiming the polka dot jersey, then backed it up with a gutsy victory atop Alpe d'Huez on Stage 20. Good climbing legs, perfect timing and just the right amount of chaos—that's how you earn the King of the Mountains title.
