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Their wordsHowever, while time trialing will be important in 2027 and will certainly assist home favorite Paul Seixas' quest to finish on the overall podium, it is important to remember that due to how well-rounded modern GC stars like Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard are, it is nearly impossible to create a route that decreases their chances of overall victory.
Their wordsIn fact, despite having just 3.4kms raced over 2,000m of elevation (compared to 19kms in 2026 and 45kms in 2024), using a well-balanced measurement tool, this route makes 2027 the hardest Tour de France in the last five years.
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