Relive the start of the 3rd stage of the 2020 Tour de France from the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice.
Mikael Landa arrives on the protocol stage which turned its back to the public… due to health measures.
Bernard Thévenet (winner of the Tour de France in 1975 and 1977) along with several prominent figures from the cycling world were present at the starting village on the forecourt of the stadium.
Several activities brightened up the day for the few guests present, like this “penny-farthing” with an excessively large front wheel.
Nicolas Edet was one of the few riders who brought life to the podium.
Julian Alaphilippe was cheered at the time of his presentation to the public. Will we experience another success story like in 2019?
Egan Bernal will have to wait until tomorrow to make a mark.
It was a tough day for the polka dot jersey wearer Benoît Cosnefroy who kept his climber’s jersey despite a fall near the end.
The Norwegian Alexander Kristoff could not keep his green jersey despite the support of his fans.
The atmosphere was rather relaxed at the start of this so-called transition stage, promised to sprinters.
The Frenchmen Benoît Cosnefroy and Julian Alaphilippe leave Nice leading the peloton, adorned with the distinctive jerseys of best climber and general leader.
Michał Kwiatkowski and Fabio Aru will have work to do starting tomorrow to propel their respective leaders in the ascent of Orcières-Merlette.
Luis Léon Sanchez remains as relaxed as ever since the start of the Tour.
Ten minutes after the start, the technical staff dismantles the installations heading to the next stage.
Bye bye Tour in Nice!
