Following the mountains, it's a day for the breakaway as the peloton tackles four smaller climbs on the road to Pontarlier

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After the Alps comes an undulating route that should see breakaway action

From GC contender Niamh Fisher-Black to climber Sarah Gigante and the fast finishing Ally Wollaston, both nations have every reason to expect to be in the thick of the action

Dramatic backdrop of rising levels, shuffled teams and a tough course stoke anticipation for the nine days of racing ahead

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