If the headline ‘Chris Froome in Meribel’ is something you didn’t expect to read, then don’t worry, Britain’s top cyclist isn’t risking injury by going skiing yet…
Froome and the rest of the riders on the Criterium du Dauphine will all be cycling into Meribel tomorrow as it stages the finish of the sixth and penultimate stage of this year’s race – one of the key warm-up races for the Tour de France.
141km and one hors-category climb
The 141 km stage will finish at 1454m above sea level in Meribel on Saturday afternoon and can be viewed on ITV4. The stage also includes a testing climb over the Col de la Madeleine above Valmorel before dropping down to Moutiers in the valley floor.
Froome currently lies in 2nd place in the competition, just 4 seconds behind the leader Alberto Contador.
Lots going on in Meribel
If you’d like to watch the race in Meribel itself, the town will have lots going on apart from just cycling. There are bands and live music, as well as demos from trial bikes and DJs later on. The leaders are expected to arrive around 5pm.
For details of accommodation in Meribel (in the winter), please contact the Chaletline team for expert advice.
Article by Iain Martin