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Roubaix is fricadelle (corn dog sausage), which is also served with fries.

CULTURE: The fifth from last section of cobbles travels through Templeuve, which is known as the “the witches town” for a series of witchcraft trials in the 17th century. Templeuve is also home to the Moulin de Vertain (Vertain windmill), a landmark of Paris-Roubaix.

VIN DU JOUR: A variety of interesting beers are brewed near Roubaix, such as Jeanlain, Trois Monts and Saint Landelin.

STAT OF THE DAY: 5 — The number of riders who have won Paris-Roubaix who will compete in Sunday’s stage: Niki Terpstra (2014), John Degenkolb (2015), Mathew Hayman (2016), Van Avermaet (2017) and Sagan (2018).

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Tomorrow is going to be stressful” — Sagan on the Roubaix stage.

FROMAGE: Pave de Roubaix. Created in the beginning of the 20th century in homage to the Paris-Roubaix cobbles, this cow’smilk cheese with orange flesh was bought by the workers of the textile industry who let it age in their basements because it was cheaper than mimolette cheese from nearby Lille. It features a buttery caramel and nutty taste.

NEXT ORDER: Monday’s rest day allows the Tour to transfer nearly 500 miles down to the Alps. Stage 10 on Tuesday is a 98.5-mile leg from Annecy to Le GrandBornand featuring three category 1 climbs and one beyond-category ascent.