The peloton taking it easy during the Tour de France’s sixth stage from Le Teil to Mont Aigoual in France. Photo: Reuters
The peloton taking it easy during the Tour de France’s sixth stage from Le Teil to Mont Aigoual in France. Photo: Reuters

Tour de France: favourites biding their time after tough year, says technical director

  • No breakaway on fifth stage attributed to ‘long hiatus’ after global coronavirus pandemic
  • ‘We’re impatient and demanding but you can’t be at 100 per cent for three weeks,’ says technical director Gouvenou.

The peloton taking it easy during the Tour de France’s sixth stage from Le Teil to Mont Aigoual in France. Photo: Reuters
The peloton taking it easy during the Tour de France’s sixth stage from Le Teil to Mont Aigoual in France. Photo: Reuters
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