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"Katusha Cycling Team is still in the second group, but some teams are starting to make their move. Although Froome suffered a mechanical problem right at the start, he's still in a good frame of mind. You can't see any issue on his face."

"Yes, the rivalry between Froome and Contador is a war between Team Sky and Saxo Bank Team. But Froome is strong in the mountains, so he certainly deserves to be favored. As for Huang Kaiwen, judging from his hundred-plus kilometers of riding today and his previous triathlon race, we still don't know much about his climbing ability. But he's been excellent through corners and on flatter roads."

"That's right. From Stage 15 at Mont Ventoux, as well as Stages 16, 18, 19, and 20, those mountain stages should be the key to deciding the winner of this Tour de France."

By then, the peloton had already picked up the pace.

Katusha had no intention of accelerating and was gradually swallowed up by the peloton.

Farther ahead were the few breakaway riders. After riding alone for so long, they no longer had much explosive power left.

"The sprint point is ahead. Kevin, get ready. Trofimov and Joaquin, cover Kevin."

Nibali spoke.

Once they were swallowed by the peloton, there was no way to maintain their formation. If they wanted sprint points now, someone had to fight Huang Kaiwen into position up front. Huang Kaiwen could draft behind him and unleash his burst during the sprint.

"Joaquin and I will go."

Moreno said.

"Can you handle it?"

Nibali asked uneasily.

But their formation was being split apart at that moment, leaving him no chance for further discussion. He could only nod.

With the captain's approval, Moreno immediately moved left toward Huang Kaiwen. When he saw Joaquin Rodriguez come