After crossing four mountain ranges, riders are tackling the Alps on stage 18 between Voiron and Orcières-Merlette. For the sprinters, who suffer as soon as the road rises, a tough day awaits at the back of the peloton.
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Tour de France 2026: The mountains, a dreaded terrain for sprinters struggling to make time
After crossing four mountain ranges, riders are tackling the Alps on stage 18 between Voiron and Orcières-Merlette. For the sprinters, who suffer as soon as the road rises, a tough day awaits at the back of the peloton.
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