Tour of Switzerland: Stage 8
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Who will win the Tour of Switzerland? Sergio Higuita starts the final time trial at 3.50 pm as leader, but the little Colombian has a bonus of barely 2 seconds on Geraint Thomas. And who clocks the fastest chrono? Remco Evenepoel and Stefan Küng are the top favourites.
- 2 pm 14. With Tom Bohli, one of the outsiders immediately started. Profit is probably too ambitious, but the Swiss can set a first target time. †
With Tom Bohli, one of the outsiders immediately started. Profit is probably too ambitious, but the Swiss can set a first target time.
- 2 p.m. 10 match started
Go!
The countdown has ended, the go-ahead for Lorrenzo Manzin has been given. We have started the final stage of this much-discussed Tour of Switzerland.
- 14 hours . Lorrenzo Manzin can gradually make his way to the start. In 10 minutes he can kick off in this final time trial. †
Lorrenzo Manzin can gradually make his way to the start. In 10 minutes he can kick off in this final time trial.
- 13 hours 47. Still top 10? Remco Evenepoel fell through in the Swiss mountains. However, he is not yet completely finished for a place in the top 10 of the general classification. Our compatriot is 13th in the standings at 1’10” from the 10th, Andreas Leknessund. If Evenepoel has good legs, he should be able to move up a few places. .
Still top 10?
Remco Evenepoel fell through in the Swiss mountains. However, he is not yet completely finished for a place in the top 10 of the general classification.
Our compatriot is 13th in the standings at 1’10” from the 10th, Andreas Leknessund. If Evenepoel has good legs, he should be able to move up a few places.
- 13 hours 41.
- 13h 36. In the meantime, the final stage in the Baloise Belgium Tour has also started. You can follow the battle for the stage victory and the final classification live on One from 14.45 h. †
In the meantime, the final stage in the Baloise Belgium Tour has also started. You can follow the battle for the stage victory and the final classification live on One from 14.45 h.
- 13 hours 26. From 153 to 81. The number of riders in this Tour of Switzerland has almost halved after the corona wave. Aleksandr Vlasov, Peter Sagan and Tom Pidcock, among others, had to give up after a positive test. †
From 153 to 81. The number of riders in this Tour of Switzerland has almost halved after the corona wave. Aleksandr Vlasov, Peter Sagan and Tom Pidcock, among others, had to give up after a positive test.
- 13:05. The last one in the standings will be the first to start. Lorrenzo Manzin (TotalEnergies) is allowed to kick off at 2.10 pm. However, it is not certain that he is also the first to finish. With home driver Tom Bohli (Cofidis) a specialist starts just 2 minutes behind him. †
The last in the standings will start first. Lorrenzo Manzin (TotalEnergies) is allowed to kick off at 2.10 pm.
However, it is not certain that he is also the first to finish. With home driver Tom Bohli (Cofidis) a specialist starts just 2 minutes behind him.
- 13 hours 02. Sweltering hot. The heat that plagued our country yesterday has moved to the east. In Vaduz, where the time trial takes place today, the mercury rises to 36 degrees. Not ideal temperatures to go all out in a time trial. †
sweltering hot
The heat that plagued our country yesterday has moved to the east. In Vaduz, where the time trial takes place today, the mercury rises to 36 degrees.
Not ideal temperatures to go all out in a time trial.
- 12 o’clock 16.
- 12 noon 11. Sagan again positive. Peter Sagan again tests positive for the corona virus, already for the third time. The Slovak will not start in the final time trial but says he feels good. “I have no symptoms and I feel fine, but I have to leave this game. Thanks for your support and I will keep you posted.” The three-time world champion seemed to be on his way back and even won a stage in this Tour of Switzerland. It is not yet clear whether there will be consequences for the Tour (which starts on July 1). †
Sagan positive again
Peter Sagan again tests positive for the corona virus, already for the third time. The Slovak will not start in the final time trial but says he feels good.
“I have no symptoms and I feel fine, but I have to leave this game. Thanks for your support and I will keep you posted.”
The three-time world champion seemed to be on his way back and even won a stage in this Tour of Switzerland. It is not yet clear whether there will be consequences for the Tour (which starts on July 1).
- 10 hours 47.
- 10:45 am. Home driver Stefan Küng has now also learned to climb and is actually 7th in the standings, although of course quite a few toppers have already left home due to the corona outbreak. European champion Küng is probably the top favorite and makes his calves pop from 3.38 pm. Remco Evenepoel beat Küng in the Algarve (58″ at 32.2 km) and can enjoy himself from 15.26 h. .
Home rider Stefan Küng has now also learned to climb and is actually 7th in the standings, although of course quite a few toppers have already left home due to the corona outbreak.
European champion Küng is probably the top favorite and makes his calves pop from 3.38 pm. Remco Evenepoel beat Küng in the Algarve (58″ at 32.2 km) and can enjoy himself from 3.26 pm.
- 10h45. I think Stefan Küng has a little more chance than me, but I’ve beaten him once this season and I’ll stick that in my head. † Remco Evenepoel (Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl).
I think Stefan Küng has a little more chance than me, but I’ve already beaten him this season and I’ll stick that in my head.
Remco Evenepoel (Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl)
- 10 am 42. Can Sergio Higuita compete with Geraint Thomas? Sergio Higuita impressed on the final climb yesterday, but after a strong final sprint by Geraint Thomas, the Colombian will start the time trial with a pass of just 2 seconds. At 25.6 kilometers it is quite long and given his reputation the cards are very favorable for Thomas. The Welshman will be launched at 3:48 PM, Sergio Higuita will take off at 3:50 PM. †
Can Sergio Higuita compete with Geraint Thomas?
Sergio Higuita impressed on the final climb yesterday, but after a strong final sprint by Geraint Thomas, the Colombian will start the time trial with a pass of just 2 seconds.
At 25.6 kilometers it is quite long and given his reputation the cards are very favorable for Thomas.
The Welshman will be launched at 3:48 PM, Sergio Higuita will take off at 3:50 PM.
