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- Today’s stage was technically classified as “flat”. But with over 7,000 feet of climbing, the 175km course from Chambery to Voiron was raced with serious aggression by the breakaway specialists and sprinters hoping to get a stage win.
- Bicycling’s expert staff brings sharp tactical insight to one of the most relatable parts of bike racing, the group-riding details that can make or break a chase.
- The bigger takeaway for everyday riders is that watching how pros disturb a group’s flow can actually teach you a lot about how to keep your own rides smoother, faster, and more efficient.
Watch to see how Bicycling’s expert staff turns pro race techniques into a practical lesson for your next group ride. By looking at the ways teammates can interrupt a chase, whether by hesitating, surging, or rotating poorly on purpose, this conversation reveals what smooth riding really looks like. The value for viewers is a better feel for how groups maintain momentum, and how small changes in behavior can help everyone ride more efficiently together.
Despite the aggressive racing, a large group contested the sprint at the line with Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech taking the win.
Stage 17 Podium
1. Jasper Philipsen
2. Mauro Schmid
3. Olav Kooij
GC After Stage 17
1. Tadej Pogačar
2. Remco Evenepoel +4m 32s
3. Isaac Del Toro +6m 51s
4. Paul Seixas +7m 11s
5. Juan Ayuso +9m 22s
