"This is the day that breaks more than the mountain rides themselves" - Wout van Aert aware of danger of 'muro' stage at Tirreno-Adriatico

Wout van Aert is no stranger to this type of terrain, and because of that he knows the dangers of today's Tirreno-Adriatico stage. As Jumbo-Visma try to defend the lead of the race, he may have a crucial role for the team's strategy.

Talking to Sporza and Het Laatste Nieuws over yesterday's queen stage, van Aert commented: “It was okay. It was a day to get through for me. My abrasionsare also not too bad," said the Belgian rider. Saturday we have a very tough stage. By tradition, this is the day that breaks more than the mountain rides themselves. It's a good day to push the limits."

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Not having shown his best form so far this season, van Aert comes as a wildcard for this stage. Primoz Roglic hinted yesterday that van Aert may have freedom, as he had on stage 4 before he crashed out of contention. He reports the injuries are not affecting him badly, and he may have a dig at the stage.

“The are steep walls, there are cobblestones and we have to twist and turn a lot. I expect a very long and tough final. It's a stage that suits me, I have chances to win. Everything will have to work out The classification is also important to win, but it is first and foremost important for me to be there in the final," he concluded.

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