Even gravel world champion Matej Mohorič is unsure about the inclusion of gravel roads at the 2024 Tour de France, empathising with the sacrifices made by GC riders in the build-up to a Grand Tour.
The 199km route around Troyes on Stage 9 of next year’s race will feature 32.2km of gravel roads, distributed across 14 sections. It will likely be a nervous day for those chasing the maillot jaune, with survival from incident or injury the key objective.
