VIDEO: Remco Evenepoel has done a recon of today's Andorra mountain stage

After the World Championships, Remco Evenepoel has travelled to Andorra for a short altitude training camp, and he's used it to recon today's mountain stage of the Vuelta a Espana into Andorra.

“From Andorra la Vella after 117 kilometers we ride uphill," Evenepoel said in a long video he's done regarding the first mountain stage of the Vuelta. "I mainly expect a fight to start the descent well positioned, because it is really very technical. You really have to be among the first fifteen riders to comfortably turn up the final climb.”

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Whilst the strong wind may prevent offensive racing, he's pointed out a very important moment of the day which will be the start of the descent off the Col d'Ordino, which will be very technical and likely wet - besides cold. The tough weather conditions can make it a very difficult day for the riders, all this before the final ascent to Arinsal.

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The climb will be 8.3 kilometers at 7.6%, but the Belgian champion argues that it will not only be this that will be a factor on the day: “We will also feel the height of about 1900 meters. It will be a very tough ride, I expect. And that after only three days.”

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