Cover image: With her Danish champion’s jersey, Cecilie Ludwig celebrates her victory during the third stage of the Tour on Wednesday July 26 in Epernay (Marne). JEFF PACHOUD / AFP
Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the third of the eight stages of the Tour de France Women 2022. To follow here from 3 p.m.
What ? A third stage of 133.6 kilometers, which will be hilly in its second part: during the last 55 kilometers, the riders will have to cross two hills of 4e category, a rating of 3e category (900 meters at 12.2%) and a so-called “bonus” climb, i.e. awarding time bonuses (Mont Bernon, 1 kilometer at 4.6%), preceding the finish.
Where ? The peloton leaves from Reims, to arrive in Epernay, and will cross the vineyards of the Marne.
When ? The actual start was given at 1 p.m., and the finish should be judged between 4:15 p.m. and 4:40 p.m.
On which channel ? On France Télévisions and Eurosport.
Who hosts the live? Florian Lefèvre, from the heights of Austerlitz, with Aude Lasjaunias, on the roads of the Marne.
What is the general classification?
1- Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma), in 5 h 7 min 46 s
2- Silvia Persico (Valcar-Travel Service), at 10 s
3- Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM), at 12 s
4- Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo), at 18 s
5- Maike van der Duin (The Pass – Wahoo), at 28 s
6- Lorena Wiebes (DSM), at 35 s
7- Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx), at 41 s
8- Rachele Barbieri (Liv Racing Xstra), at 45 s
9- Julie De Wilde (Plantur-Pura), at 45 s
10- Demi Vollering (SD Worx), at 45 s
Who wears the distinctive jerseys?
Yellow jersey: Marianne Vos
Green jersey (point classification): Marianne Vos
Polka dot jersey (best climber): Femke Markus (Parkhotel Valkenburg)
White jersey (best youngster): Maike van der Duin
What we won’t talk about? Recreational fishing regulations
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