The comment of Christian Prudhomme

This will be the longest stage in the 2010 Tour: 225 kilometres, from Loiret to Saône-et-Loire, from the Centre region to southern Bourgogne. A flat stage, with a few inclines in the landscape from time to time: a ride that should inspire fans of lengthy forays on the road to Gueugnon, a new town on the Tour.

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