Paolo Slongo

They will have a lot of work because the next stages are over 200km and the weather is also not the best weather, their team will suffer from these long, hard stages.

The idea is to try and earn some time but when you're on the cobbles, there's no specific tactical plan. You've got to stay in front, with some teammates if possible, from the first section. Then take stock in between sections of who's there and who's not, it's a stage where you go all out. There are no tactics.