Stage 3 of the Tour Poitou-Charentes is a 27.70 km individual time trial running from Cherves to Vouillé in the Charentes region of western France. As a flat to rolling TT stage in a 2.1-category race, it rewards pure time trial specialists over all-rounders. The stage will likely serve as the decisive moment of the race for the overall classification.
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Niklas Larsen stands alone at the top with a TT stat of 77, clearly separating himself from the rest of the field. His time trial specialization and Rare rarity make him the undisputed pick for CycloDraft managers seeking a safe, high-ceiling option.
Unibet Rose
Unibet Rose
Niklas Larsen tops the startlist with a TT stat of 77, the highest in the field, making him the clear favorite on paper for this 27.7 km effort. His time trial pedigree is well-established and no one in this field matches his raw stat advantage.
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Sterke Kanshebbers
Rémi Cavagna and Thibault Guernalec form a strong second tier with TT stats of 76 and 74. Both have recent TT-profile race experience and the team backing to compete for a podium finish, with Cavagna's Epic rarity adding extra appeal.
Groupama-FDJ
Groupama-FDJ
Rémi Cavagna is the second-highest rated TT specialist in the field with a stat of 76, and as an Epic-rarity rider, he brings elite-level credentials to this discipline. His recent form shows a top-15 in a similar TT profile race, confirming he is a genuine threat.
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
Thibault Guernalec holds a TT stat of 74 and has recent TT-profile race experience, finishing 18th in his most recent comparable outing. As a Rare-rarity TotalEnergies rider on home turf, he has strong team support and motivation to perform.
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Dark Horses
Samuel Leroux, Stefan de Bod, and Maxime Decomble all sit at or near the 72-73 TT stat range and offer different risk profiles. Decomble stands out with a genuine top-10 result in a recent TT-profile race, while Leroux and de Bod bring raw stat quality and team support.
Groupama-FDJ
Groupama-FDJ
Maxime Decomble is the standout performer in recent TT-profile races with an average finish of 9th, the best in the entire field. His TT stat of 72 is backed by real competitive evidence, making him a serious dark horse despite his Common rarity.
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
Samuel Leroux posts a solid TT stat of 73 and represents TotalEnergies alongside Guernalec, giving the team genuine depth in this discipline. His lack of recent TT-profile form data is a slight concern, but his raw stat puts him firmly in contention.
Modern Adventure
Modern Adventure
Stefan de Bod carries a TT stat of 72 and is one of the more versatile riders in the field with solid climbing and hills numbers to complement his time trialing. As an Epic-rarity rider with upcoming high-profile races on his calendar, he will be motivated to show form here.
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Ones to Watch
Nate Pringle, Thomas Gachignard, Axel van der Tuuk, and Ion Izagirre all cluster around TT stats of 71-72 and represent the field's depth. These riders carry uncertainty due to limited or poor recent TT-profile form, but their underlying stats make them intriguing outsiders in a competitive field.
Euskaltel-Euskadi
Euskaltel-Euskadi
Axel van der Tuuk matches the 72 TT stat cluster and offers a balanced profile across hills and sprint that could see him punch above his weight on this course. He is one to watch as a value pick in fantasy lineups given his Common rarity.
Cofidis
Cofidis
Ion Izagirre brings a TT stat of 71 alongside impressive climbing and hills numbers, suggesting he can sustain power over varied terrain within the effort. His recent TT-profile average of 99th is a red flag, but his Rare status and experience at the highest level keep him in the mix as a wildcard.
Decathlon CMA CGM DT
Decathlon CMA CGM DT
Nate Pringle shares a TT stat of 72 and brings a strong climbing base that could translate well to a punchy TT course. Without recent TT-profile results to lean on, he remains an outsider but one with genuine underlying ability.
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
Thomas Gachignard sits at a TT stat of 72 and adds a third TotalEnergies option in this stage, giving the team exceptional coverage across the top of the leaderboard. His cobbles score of 73 hints at an all-terrain power profile that suits a flat TT well.
Verdict
Niklas Larsen is the commanding favorite with the highest TT stat in the field at 77, while Rémi Cavagna and Thibault Guernalec represent the strongest challengers with stats of 76 and 74 respectively. Dark horse Maxime Decomble, backed by the best recent TT-profile result in the field, could spring a surprise.