Fireworks on 14 July
Quatorze Juillet, France's national holiday β every French rider dreams of victory. The short, steep cols of the Cantal make for a nervous and spectacular stage.
Punchers to the fore
A finish atop a vicious final climb suits riders like PogaΔar and Healy. French hopes, with Paul Seixas and David Gaudu, will also want to shine in front of home fans.