Greig Leach

The men's Tour had the cobbles used in Paris Roubaix. Today the women got to race on the white gravel vineyard roads used in Paris Tours. Both are difficult, dirty and can really change the complexion of the race for the Maillot Jaune at the end of the race. As the peloton hit Sector 3, Chemin Blanc des Hautes Forets, it was the European Champion Ellen Van Dijk (Trek-Segafredo) pushing the pace for her teammates. On her wheel are three of the women from Team SD Worx including Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio and Demi Vollering. Not sure who the Movistar rider is who is moving up on her right. It was a bit of a challenge to capture the visual sense of the clouds of dust, but nothing compared to what it must be to ride in it.