As expected, the early breakaway formed shortly after the start. A group of three riders was given some freedom by the peloton, while the sprint teams kept the gap under control. For Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the stage was entirely focused on guiding GC rider Jonas Vingegaard and the rest of the team safely to the finish. Sports director Marc Reef looks back on today's stage:

"The guys supported Jonas really well today. From the final climb onwards, we positioned ourselves a bit more towards the middle of the peloton. There was some movement there, but in the end everything stayed together. Heading into the finale, we moved a bit further back and everyone made it to the finish safely."