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cycling: Tour de France stage #1: Impressions from Düsseldorf before the start

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Tour de France Dusseldorf Sagan

Cycling: the clock is ticking! Only a few moments until the start of the opening time trial of the Tour de France. In Düsseldorf, thousands of spectators are waiting to cheer for their stars right on the track. The start times of all drivers are known and our tip for the first stage we gave up. So now we can start. The starting shot is at 15:15 p.m. Velomotion is live on site and presents you with a few impressions of the previous days to anticipate. Current pictures even provide information about the weather in Düsseldorf.

Tour de France Bardet Ag2r
Of course, the French are particularly in demand at the Tour de France, like here Romain Bardet and his colleagues from Team Ag2r.

 

Tour de France Sky Froome
Of course, defending champion Chris Froome is also in focus.

 

Tour de France BMC Porte Kung
The people from Düsseldorf were able to see the BMC team around Richie Porte and Stefan Küng up close during training.

 

Tour de France Contador
Apparently, Alberto Contador is still using his old autograph cards. The fans will still be happy about it.
The tour has Düsseldorf firmly under control. Everywhere you meet bicycles, flags and cycling fans.
The conditions are difficult, the weather is wet, windy and cool. Here is the split time measurement after 8,1km

 

Even otherwise boring steps shine in the splendor of the Great Loop

 

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About Michael Behringer

Cycling with all its tactics, stage analyses, placements and forecasts are Michael Behringer's great passion. In 1996 he tracked his first Tour de France. Since then he has observed almost every race. His passion for cycling has been with him for over two decades. There is no end in sight.