Gerrans has the chance to shine on undulating course

Simon Gerrans of Australia crosses the line in the 100th edition of Liege-Bastogne-LiegeCredit: Bryn Lennon

Stage five | 10.45am start
Eurosport 1 & ITV 4, 1pm
Marcel Kittel took his first stage win of this year’s Tour yesterday, in what must have been one of the closest finishes in Tour de France history.

The German sprinter started the Tour as the favourite for the sprint stages but after a couple of below-par efforts was available at 10-1 yesterday morning. The bookies won’t be taking such chances again.

Kittel’s narrow victory over Bryan Coquard also propelled him up to third in the points standings – just ten points shy of Peter Sagan, whose podium finish moved him back to the head of those standings.

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Craig ThakeHead of data (technical & development)

Published on 5 July 2016inCycling tips

Last updated 18:55, 5 July 2016

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