In the fourth day of racing the peloton returns to France. The stage will take place in the very northwestern corner of the country, with a start in Dunkerque and a finale in another coastal town, Calais at the
Tour de France.
171 kilometers to be travelled, not a particularly long stage, however the toughest up to date. A bunch sprint should be clear, however there will be opportunities to deal some damage. The day will see six fourth category ascents including the cobbled Mont Cassel early in the day.