MILLAR SAYS

Candidates to add their name to the list of riders who have reached the summit of L’Izoard first will not be many but they will be of quality. The mountain competition could well be done and dusted on this stage as there are double points on offer at the finish. Though the Col du Vars is hard enough on its own, it’s not as fearful as the final climb or as historic. There’s a real sense of occasion riding up through the Casse Déserte so if the yellow jersey wants to make a statement there won't be a better chance than this.