Gravel Stages Are Here to Stay in the Tour De France
Today, the riders in the Tour de France completed the dreaded stage 9, the gravel stage with 14 gravel sections.
The gravel, cobblestone, and cyclocross specialists were ready. The rest were fearful. GC contenders not called Tadej were praying not to lose time.
It turned out to be a wonderful spectacle, an epic battle, and feast for the eyes.
Gravel stages are here to stay. They bring spectacle without the horrendous and tour-ending crashes of the cobblestone stages. Also, Lady Luck plays less of a factor with fewer mechanical problems. So, yeah for gravel and nay for Roubaix.
Image Source: Tour de France website