The Rotsteig climb completely shifted the dynamic of this race. Isaac del Toro launched a strong attack that dropped race leader Louis Barre, which allowed del Toro to take a decisive advantage in the overall standings. Giulio Pellizzari countered that move to win stage 3, with del Toro finishing second on the stage and Hirschi in third.
This creates a dramatic reversal heading into the final day. Barre now trails the new leader by 51 seconds going into the final stage. In a race this tight, a half minute gap can disappear quickly if the conditions are right, but it requires a perfect tactical approach to overturn a deficit after being dropped on a key climb.
Can Louis Barre overturn a 51-second deficit to Isaac del Toro on the final stage after being dropped on the Rotsteig?