1 · The Terrain & Who Wins
A punchy, rolling day decided on the late climb of Cote des Gardes (2.2 km @ 4.8%). Suits a strong breakaway or an explosive finisher who can hurt people on a short, steep ramp.
Rider type: Puncheurs & breakaway specialists
2 · The Watts/kg It Takes to Win
8.02W/kg
An estimated ~529 W held for ~5 min (vo2 max).
3 · Three Favorites
- 1Tadej Pogačar
- 2Ben Healy
- 3Julian Alaphilippe
4 · Train These Watts — Copy This Into CoachCat
CoachCat, build me a 60-minute workout for today modeled on Tour de France Stage 9 to Ussel. Today's winner needs about 8.02 W/kg for ~5 min (vo2 max). Give me 5 x 4 min VO2 max at 108-115% FTP, scaled to my FTP, current LEVEL and OTS, and tell me how to pace it.
What that workout looks like (5 x 4 min VO2 max at 108-115% FTP):
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