Behind Le Tour Chapter 3: Mid-Stage
We have arrived at the mid-stage! This stage is meant to be a “rest day” for the athletes and their teams, but in reality, it’s a hectic moment in time where the teams can provide updates to the press. These athletes also want to keep their legs moving:
“Believe it or not, but more pedaling. Some guys do up to 2.5 hours on a rest day, just to keep the rhythm. There’s time for a nap, family would pay a visit, massage, watching a movie on the bed,” Tim explained.
The big difference between a stage and rest day is that there’s no transfer on a rest day, which means that the job gets done earlier and everyone has some free time to go for a run, take a nap (yes, even #TDF2016 athletes get to nap).
Onto the final stretch and Chapter 4...