Mattéo Vercher (TotalEnergies) won a breakaway sprint to take the victory at the Tour du Doubs beating runner-up Adrien Maire (Unibet Tietema Rockets) and third-placed Iván Cobo (Equipo Kern Pharma) in Morteau The 39th Tour du Doubs continued the one-day racing in France with a 196.9km race from Pontarlier to Morteau Off the back of the previous day's Tour du Jura Cycliste this race offered another hilly challenge with seven categorised climbs and a flat run-in to Morteau The early breakaway included Pietro Mattio and Tim Rex (both Visma-Lease a Bike Development) Tom Portsmouth (Wagner Bazin WB) and Matisse Julien (CIC-U-Nantes) and then later joined by Henri-François Renard-Haquin (Wagner Bazin WB) and Maximilien Juillard (Van Rysel Roubaix) but the remaining five continue on into the more challenging last half of the stage with four back-to-back climbs: La Roche di Prêtre Côte du Barboux and Côte du Cerneaux Billard Uno-X and St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 set the pace behind the five riders in the breakaway holding the gap at a manageable two minutes But as the route hit the final series of ascents the breakaway lost ground and all five were brought back into the fold with 40km to go José Manuel Díaz (Burgos Burpellet BH) opened a small gap and he was joined by Txomin Juaristi (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Alex Díaz (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) The trio only had a sliver of an advantage over a chasing group that included Menno Huising (Visma-Lease a Bike) Pablo Carrascosa (Equipo Kern Pharma) and Giacomo Villa (Wagner Bazin WB) The break split apart just ahead of the Côte du Barboux and only Juaristi and José Manuel Díaz were left out front their efforts would come to an end before the final two climbs of the day A lead group of climbers emerged on the final ascent of the Côte du Cerneaux Billard that included the previous day's winner Guillaume Martin and Clément Braz Afonso (both Groupama-FDJ) ván Cobo (Equipo Kern Pharma) and Txomin Juaristi (Euskaltel-Euskadi) They pushed their lead out to 20 seconds over the top with a 12km descent and flat run-in to the finish line where they contested the breakaway sprint for the victory Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 you will then be prompted to enter your display name catering clothing equipment knives tableware birmingham bristol edinburgh glasgow london manchester sheffield A single coffee is more than £2, a beer is £4.50 and a large glass of wine can be £6 or more. Support The Staff Canteen from as little as £1 today. Thank you. Available for all, funded by our community The Staff Canteen is the trading name of Chef Media Ltd FRANCE - AUGUST 16: Cedrine Kerbaol of France and CERATIZIT-WNT Pro Cycling Team celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 3rd Tour de France Femmes 2024 Stage 6 a 159.2km stage from Remiremont to Morteau / #UCIWWT / on August 16 (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Source: Getty / Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España.Get the latest with our sport podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.Watch on SBS SportSport News Cédrine Kerbaol became the first French rider to win a stage in this race and moved up to second in the GC 1. Kasia Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon-SRAM, in 15:32:31 2. Cédrine Kerbaol (Fra) Ceratizit-WNT, +16s 3. Kristen Faulkner (USA) EF-Oatly-Cannondale, +19s 4. Puck Pieterse (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck, +22s 5. Juliette Labous (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL, +56s 6. Thalita De Jong (Ned) Lotto Dstny, +1:04 7. Shirin van Anrooij (Ned) Lidl-Trek, +1:07 8. Pauliena Rooijakkers (Ned) Fenix-Deceuninck, +1:08 10. Demi Vollering (Ned) SD Worx-Protime, +1:19 16 Aug 202416.27 CESTReuters – Cedrine Kerbaol became the first-ever home stage winner of the Tour de France Femmes after a late attack on the hilly sixth stage from Remiremont to Mortgeau on Friday Kerbaol (Ceratizit-WNT) broke clear on the descent of the day’s final climb with 15km to go winning by 21 seconds from the pursuing group Her daring ride lifted her to second in the general classification 16 seconds behind yellow jersey wearer Katarzyna Niewiadoma who took the lead on the previous stage following a crash involving then leader Demi Vollering Dutch great Marianne Vos sprinted to second on the stage to take over the green jersey Saturday’s 164-km stage features five categorised climbs CEDRIIIIIINE 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀HOLY SHIT#TDFF2024 #WatchTheFemmes 1. Cédrine Kerbaol (Fra) Ceratizit-WNT, in 4:04:41 2. Marianne Vos (Ned) Visma-Lease a Bike, +21s 10. Juliette Labous (Fra) dsm-firmenich PostNL, all at same time Updated at 16.37 CEST16 Aug 202415.51 CESTCédrine Kerbaol wins stage six of the Tour de France FemmesShe’s the first ever French winner of the rebooted Tour de France Femmes À JAMAIS LA PREMIERE 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷#TDFF2024 l #WatchTheFemmes l @GoZwift l @CedrineKerbaol pic.twitter.com/Djn8tcuXiU Updated at 15.54 CEST16 Aug 202415.50 CEST1km to go: Kerbaol is hurting but holding them off to above 30 seconds. She will enter the town and then that final, fateful hill. Surely she’s got this one in the bag. 16 Aug 202415.47 CEST3km to go: Kerbaol is still flying, and is virtually second on GC with a lead of 37 seconds. She’s a solo specialist, but needs to save her energy for a final, 700m climb. Updated at 15.47 CEST16 Aug 202415.45 CEST5km to go: Demi Vollering is in the main peloton, and will be ready for the mountain stages that await this weekend. Grace Brown is pulling the chasers along. 16 Aug 202415.43 CEST7km to go: Kerbaol is a devil-may-care descender, flying down. And opening up a lead to huge roars. The French rider has the town of Morteau on her side. Niewiadoma is safe in the pack but here, with all the road furniture, is where the danger begins. 16 Aug 202415.39 CEST10km to go: This descent is rapid, and there’s a break on. Cédrine Kerbaol has surged into the lead, with plenty of chasers, including Marianne Vos. The gap is around 20 seconds. 16 Aug 202415.34 CEST15km to go: Marianne Vos, after being up the front, is struggling to stay on the back of this lead group up this final, climd, the Cote de Fins. Puck, back up the front, is there or thereabouts as the mountain points are handed out. Now, here come the attacks on the descent. 16 Aug 202415.31 CEST16km to go: Suddenly, some attacks from the peloton. Juliette Labous is amongst it, and one of the riders caught out is Demi Vollering, who like on Thursday, seems short on help. The breakaway is no more. Now, can there be another to replace it? The gradient is 9%, riders being spat out the back, the yellow jersey in mix. 16 Aug 202415.29 CEST21km to go: The bonus seconds race – like yesterday – is barely contested. The gap to the peloton is dwindling. Kristen Faulkner has dropped back for bottles, so is either full of energy or taking a day off. She’s more likely to have a plan in mind. Updated at 15.37 CEST16 Aug 202415.23 CEST23km to go: Fisher-Black takes the mountain points and Ghekiere reaches the second and falls back having collected the polka points she desires Updated at 15.26 CEST16 Aug 202415.08 CEST28km to go: Vos can’t keep pace, and it’s Fisher-Black, Brown, Paladin, Ghekiere and Gutierrez who are the leading group now. Vos is 25 seconds down. Huge crowds as they climb up and up. 16 Aug 202415.06 CEST30km to go: As expected has staged a break from the lead group but is pulled back is digging for her Lidl team in the peloton ⛰️ PROFIL - LA ROCHE DU PRÊTRE ⛰️2️⃣ cat.📏 5,5 km🥵 5,6%5️⃣ QOM points#TDFF2024 l #WatchTheFemmes l @GoZwift pic.twitter.com/Y6IMoPsLjN Updated at 15.06 CEST16 Aug 202414.53 CEST35km to go: A category 2 climb beckons - La Roche du Prêtre – 5.5km long and finishing with 26.1km to go. That’s not the last of the action – there’s a sprint for bonus points followed by a cat. 3 climb. No rest for the wicked. 16 Aug 202414.45 CEST40km to go: Through bending, weaving Woodland road they go, with the peloton catching up with the breakaway group. Movistar are leading the way for the chasers. They did the same on Thursday, only for that crash to break the rhythm of an expected sprint. 16 Aug 202414.39 CEST46km to go: The descent gets very fast and dangerous over this point though the speed of the race allows little room for caution The previous climb wasn’t too strictly contested but may mean a change of polka wearer come the end of the day Justine Ghekiere won the Queen of the Mountains at the Giro and has become a strong contender 16 Aug 202414.27 CEST55km to go: The gap is 1’ 36” dead as they near the summit of this climb. That means Niewiadoma is back in yellow. But it’s touch and go. Kool is again dropping back on a climb. She said earlier that yesterday was one of her worst ever days in the saddle. 16 Aug 202414.18 CESTVos takes the intermediate sprint59.3km to go: She’s now level with Kool on points Updated at 14.28 CEST16 Aug 202414.06 CEST65km to go: Vos, Ghekiere and Koch attacked out of the breakaway close to the summit of Col de Ferrere but have been pulled back into that 18. Charlotte Kool is deep in the peloton and may well be on the wrong side of Vos’ ventures at the head of the field. The intermediate sprint comes next. Updated at 14.07 CEST16 Aug 202414.01 CEST70km to go: Let there be light. The TV pictures are with us, and that gap has dropped to two minutes, meaning Marianne Vos’s virtual yellow is fading. She’s also got a decent hit at the points classification. 16 Aug 202413.44 CESTA gap has opened up such that Marianne Vos is in virtual yellow, the breakaway has a lead of 2’35”. “Which, unlike a lot of other sports, is not at a fixed location, but along a course open to the public. That makes our capture team a travelling company.” Most importantly, putting all those resources in place costs a lot of money. Switsers: “Putting racing on screen is an expensive production - that is the reality now. Broadcasting a 5-hour race in full, that creates a high technical and personnel cost. We have to use our resources as efficiently as possible and logically focus on the final.” 16 Aug 202413.30 CESTMarianne Vos has joined the lead group alongside Niam Fisher-Balack, Soraya Paladin and Grace Brown. That’s a big enough group to stay away. 16 Aug 202413.19 CESTWhen two become 14: Cordon-Ragot and Blanco have been joined by Van Empel Updated at 13.27 CEST16 Aug 202412.53 CESTTwo riders have staged an early breakaway Audrey Cordon-Ragot is the French time trial champion 16 Aug 202412.38 CESTEurosport – and others – deciding not to show this event until it has 100km left They’re currently showing a documentary on the Tour of Norway Arctic Race of Norway with Carlton Kirby trying to be voiceover man and at one point dropping into a Yorkshire accent for no particular reason Les Femmes have meanwhile been through the town of Mélisey 16 Aug 202412.08 CESTVia the official site, the climbs of the day. They’re already on the first of these. Km 11.7 - Col du Mont-de-Fourche (Cat. 3, 3.2km at 5.9%) Km 90 - Col de Ferrère (Cat. 4, 2.6km at 4.7%) Km 106 - Côte de Laviron (Cat. 3, 5.7km at 4.1%) Km 133.1 - La Roche-du-Prêtre (Cat. 2, 5.5km at 5.6%) Km 144.3 - Côte des Fins (Cat. 3, 1.8km at 6.9%) 16 Aug 202411.55 CESTAway we go...The race is underway there’s no live TV coverage anywhere to be found across the globe 🚩 Real start / Départ réel 🚩Direction ➡️ Morteau #TDFF2024 l #WatchTheFemmes l @GoZwift pic.twitter.com/RQjAGpgqh6 Updated at 11.56 CEST16 Aug 202411.43 CESTJeremy Whittle on what caused the withdrawals today. 16 Aug 202411.37 CESTHere’s the jersey wearers ahead of Stage 6 16 Aug 202411.19 CESTInjury news: Demi Vollering news, from her team: “Demi Vollering was examined at the hotel by the Team SD Worx-Protime team doctor after her fall in the fifth stage of the Tour de France Femmes She suffered minor bruising and superficial abrasions to her lower back and buttock.” “Stage 5 from Bastogne to Amnéville at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was marred by a massive crash with many riders hitting the deck. Despite the setback, Puck Pieterse stayed strong and kept both the white jersey and the polka dot jersey,” Fenix-Deceuninck said following the stage. 16 Aug 202411.19 CESTPreambleAfter yesterday’s thrills and spills and the loss of the yellow jersey as a result of those spills we have a highly significant stage to look forward to Demi Vollering has over a minute to find to get back in the race and Charlotte Kool blew up on the terrain too There is so little margin for error in this event Distance: 159.5km Start location: Remiremont Finish location: Morteau Start time: 11:30 CEST Finish time: 15:45 CEST 1 K Niewiadoma (Pol) CANYON//SRAM Racing 11h 27ms 29ss 2 K Faulkner (USA) EF-Oatly-Cannondale +19s 4 C Kerbaol (Fra) Ceratizit-WNT Pro Cycling +47 5 J Labous (Fra) Team dsm-firmenich PostNL +56 🚲 Stage 6 / Étape 6 🚲🚩 Remiremont🏁 Morteau📏 159,2 km⏰ 11:30 CEST > 15:58 CEST⛰ 1x2️⃣c, 3x3️⃣c, 1x4️⃣c💚 km 99,9 #TDFF2024 pic.twitter.com/tP01FknK9y Become a member here We use cookies to improve your browsing experience It's the final opportunity for the stage hunting teams to nab a stage win before the race heads into the mountains July 16Distance: 159.5km Start location: Remiremont Finish location: Morteau Start time: 11:30  CEST  Finish time: 15:45 CEST  The sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes begins in the Vosges region of France in the town of Remiremont The origins of the town date back to the seventh century when it was founded as a monastery by Saint Romaric and Saint Amé highlighting the town's religious and cultural history To celebrate Remiremont's community spirit each year the town comes alive with its traditional carnival which is inspired by the famous Carnival of Venice there are parades and processions that wind through the streets of Remiremont the carnival won’t be the only time of year when there will be a procession through town this celebration will be on two wheels as the Women’s WorldTour rides out of Remiremont towards Morteau It’s the last of the hilly stages before the big mountains come into view so the last chance for the puncheurs of the peloton to secure a stage win if they have not done so far but most of it is packed into the second half of the stage with one category four climb The only climb in the first half of the stage is the Col du Mont de Fourche a 3.2km climb with an average gradient of 5.9% The second half will wear down the legs of the riders The La Roche du Prêtre is the toughest climb of the day and is 5.5km-long with an average gradient of 5.6% so could we see a solo winner or a sprint from a select group of escapees Liane Lippert and Emma Norsgaard are riders who Movistar will pin hopes on winning a stage Noorsgard in solo fashion (something she could try and repeat on stage six of this year's race) and Lippert in a sprint Lippert was third on stage five with Norsgaard sixth so both are showing good signs of winning form Kristen Faulkner (EF Education-Oatly-Cannondale) is still showing her strength post-Olympics triumphs The American has just been outside the podium once on the ITT and then came fourth in the challenging stage five with this being the last chance for one of the team's riders to secure a victory before the big mountain stages we expect she'll be an active rider on this stage who placed fifth on the lumpy stage to Liège as well as Magdeleine Vallieres and Alison Jackson Fenix-Deceuninck continues to be very active throughout this race and stage six provides them with another opportunity for a stage win Puck Pieterse continues to lead in the polka dot jersey and with five categorised climbs littered throughout this stage we expect she'll want to get into the break Last year's stage winner Yara Kastelijn could be a rider for the team Visma-Lease a Bike's Fem Van Empel could also be a contender She looked good in the three-rider break which formed on stage five featuring Loes Adegeest (FDJ-Suez) and Julie Van de Velde (AG Insurance-Soudal Team) who could also be celebrating a stage win on this stage Lucinda Brand could also be a contender to get into the break and go all the way to the line Yellow jersey Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon//SRAM) does have the option to race this stage more defensively but she is a rider who puts in the effort and therefore could take this opportunity to widen the gap between herself and Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime) Depending on how Vollering feels after the crash she was involved in on stage five she may try to solo herself to victory to get herself back into yellow before the final weekend We're back Emma Norsgaard to take the stage win in Morteau Rouleur takes a look at the contenders to win the Maglia Rosa in Italy this month Alexander Vinokourov's team are making the impossible rather quite possible All the essential information about the first Grand Tour of the year While the former Olympic and World champion is relishing new ventures in retirement she is keen to ensure more support is in place for those.. From SD Worx-Protime's continued success to Canyon-SRAM's disappointment Rouleur takes a look at how each squad performed at the Spring Classics Enjoy a digital subscription to Rouleur for just £4 per month and get access to our award-winning magazines Join today for exclusive content from independent journalists This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply the Skin Diver Slim CMM.20; we take a first look If the bezel-lock system, an emblematic yet slightly controversial element of this collection, has ever deterred you from buying a Yema Superman Here is a stylish Yema dive watch with 300m water resistance housed in a 39mm stainless steel case that’s just 10mm thick (excl It features a unidirectional rotating bezel This watch looks and feels great on the wrist exuding a vintage vibe through various design elements such as the 2mm thick double-dome sapphire crystal the faded ghost grey sapphire bezel insert with a 0 to 60 timer scale and the Super-LumiNova C3 Grade A applied to the hands all contributing to its distinctive retro flair with polished bevels for contrast that we are accustomed to associating with luxury watches performing as expected and nicely executed The lacquered dark grey dial complements the case design and finishes beautifully. 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For more, please visit yema.com I wish they would offer a regular model with a non faded bezel and green lume but hey Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Just over an hour’s drive separates the towns of Morteau and Montbéliard Mulhouse and Basel as well as Neuchâtel in Switzerland two of France’s most famous smoked sausages are produced in the same area these two cousins are only a few degrees apart they are so closely related that their PGIs – the European quality label – are managed by a single organisation the Association for the protection and promotion of Franche-Comté PGI charcuterie and cured meats the geographical area of production is the same and they are made from the same meat with lean and fat pork,” explains its president who also runs Tuyé du Papy Gaby with his son Pascal one of the region’s emblematic smokehouses based in the pretty village of Gilley “The grinding of the meat is also different because in the old days people used what they had on hand.” Photo: Tuyé du Papy Gaby smokehouse; Credit: Tuyé du Papy Gaby when peasants from the French and Swiss Jura conquered the immense fir and spruce forests of the region and began building huge farms capable of sheltering people At the centre of these farms was a tuyé (pronounced like ‘tué’ in French) a huge pyramid-shaped wooden hood 12 to 15 metres high rising above a hearth in which meat was hung to smoke Read more: Andouille: Meet the makers who defend this gutsy French sausage The origins of Montbéliard sausage may go back even further as evidenced by the Gallo-Roman meat smokers found at Mandeure and by the 14th century it was already known as andouille or andouillette de Montbéliard Now a mainstay of Franche-Comté gastronomy Morteau and Montbéliard were awarded a PGI in 2010 and 2013 respectively and their annual production exceeds that of the more rural and homely Morteau: 6,000 tonnes compared with 5,000 the number of producers is roughly the same: around thirty for each It should also be noted that 80% of production is dominated by two industrial groups “But the sausages made by these manufacturers “We have such rigorous specifications that there really isn’t much difference between their products and it’s always difficult to decide between the competitors.” Photo: Mincing the meat to specific rules: Credit: Julien Kaufmann The production process for both sausages is similar Once the outside of their casings have dried the sausages are placed on trolleys to be smoked “Smoking is really the most delicate part,” says Jean-François Nicolet “It requires as much skill as ageing cheese there is a steel floor pierced with holes through which the smoke rises “The smoke comes from fir or spruce logs and sawdust the fat deteriorates and the sausages take on a bad taste which are different for Morteau and Montbéliard but they can vary depending on the weather “The operator must judge whether the sausage is smoked enough.” Read more: French food notes: The salty tale behind Jambon de Bayonne which has existed since the 1970s and is named for its founder produces around 60 tonnes of Morteau and 10 tonnes of Montbéliard annually They are sold in gourmet shops or the on-site boutique The price for Morteau is around €15 per kilo a large sausage that can weigh from 800grams to one kilo described as being to Morteau like a magnum to a bottle of wine Morteau and Montbéliard; Credit: Média Talents as water will penetrate the sausages and remove all their flavour Recommended cooking time is 20-25 minutes for Montbéliard and 35-45 minutes for Morteau a Besançon restaurant specialising in local products chef Aude Bonnet is in favour of cooking the sausages for much longer “I prepare the Morteau as in the old days,” she says “Cooking them for a long time removes the fattiness that can be heavy on the stomach some sausages contain more fat than others a Swiss-German dish made with grated potatoes cooked in butter in a frying pan with a little onion accompanied by a green salad and mustard sauce “You can eat them with anything,” says Jean-François Nicolet you can cut the Morteau into thin slices and bake them in the oven where they twist like crisps like a Chardonnay or a Pinot from the Jura.” put them in tin foil with red wine and a branch of fir The French brothers who hand make three hundred types of jam How little French ravioli became part of the Dauphiné food heritage RECIPES: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes, pork liver pâté A new study shows just how close prices for common food items can be across brands The card would be intended to benefit consumers and farmers and comes after successful trials of similar schemes in Bordeaux and Montpellier France is currently unlikely to see similar sharp price increases Cédrine Kerbaol rides to the stage win and second in GC as Marianne Vos takes the green jersey Bonjour and welcome to to Cyclingnews' live coverage of stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes The race heads back into the hills after what was an extremely chaotic stage yesterday Vollering (SDW) crashing in yellow and dropping to ninth in GC handing yellow to Niewiadoma (CSR) with Vollering's SD Worx-Protime teammate yesterday's crash has seen a couple of riders leave the race Canadian rider Magdeleine Vallieres (EFO) and former Polish champion Marta Lach (WNT) Strong as ever in both the lead-outs and on the climbs, unfortunately @pfeiffergeorgi's @LeTourFemmes journey came to an end yesterday 😔 We have an update on her #TDFF2024 injuries now she is back at the hotel with the team ⤵️ Join us in sending her your best wishes. Heal up… pic.twitter.com/QNee5gWkGRAugust 16, 2024 First of the usual newsroom recap is an update on Georgi (DFP) after the crash.. It was a sigh of relief for Vollering and SD Worx-Protime as the defending champion has no serious injuries.. >>> No broken bones for Demi Vollering after Tour de France Femmes crash, looks set to start stage 6  Puck Pieterse (FED) dropped to third after crashing holds onto polka dots and white but misses out on yellow chance.. >>> Puck Pieterse misses out on chance at yellow jersey after Tour de France Femmes crash  Lightning did not strike twice between Vas (SDW) and Faulkner (EFO) as the Olympic champion tried her trademark attack once again in the final kilometres yesterday.. >>> 'Could not let Faulkner go' - Blanka Vas avoids Olympic déjà vu at Tour de France Femmes  SD Worx-Protime had a very chaotic final few kilometres with Bredewold the only one to drop back and support Vollering after crash.. The team presentation and sign on is well underway in Remiremont.. 💪 Ensemble !#TDFF2024 | #WatchTheFemmes | @GoZwift pic.twitter.com/1f7SII3qNkAugust 16, 2024 The jerseys going into the sixth stage of the race: *Worn by - Shirin van Anrooij (NED) Lidl-Trek "And it was all yellow...." New yellow Canyon bike and helmet for Niewiadoma (CSR).. 💛🤩#TDFF2024 l #WatchTheFemmes l @GoZwift pic.twitter.com/tZiDK8QIOKAugust 16, 2024 Happy 24th birthday to Victoire Berteau (COF) 🥳 Joyeux anniversaire @velopipoire ! Cette tenue te va à merveille !🥳 Happy birthday @velopipoire! This kit suits you perfectly!#TDFF2024 | #WatchTheFemmes | @GoZwift | @TeamCOFIDIS pic.twitter.com/wANRDaNNodAugust 16, 2024 The riders have rolled out of the start and have begun the neutralised zone.  Delayed start after the race waits for a rider to rejoin the peloton after a crash We do not know who went down just yet.  The racing begins on stage six of the Tour de France Femmes 2024 The flag is waved by Marion Rousse and the riders begin the second longest stage of the race The early attacks have been dragged back and the peloton is all together again.  It is a beautiful day in France as the riders have lovely sunshine and 26 degrees C temperatures with a light 7kph wind currently coming from the their right side Just over 5km to the first climb of the day the 3.2km at 5.9% category 3 climb of the Col du Mont de Fourche.  The last time a race went over the Col du Mont de Fourche it was in 2012 at the men's Tour de France Chris Froome won the day ahead of Cadel Evans and eventual GC winner Bradley Wiggins on the Planche des Belles Filles 12 years later and the women's Tour peloton will roll over the climb But not with the same stage finale as that race all those years ago.  The riders are now climbing the Col du Mont de Fourche.  Some riders already losing touch with the peloton on the early slopes of the first climb of the day It will be a very long stage for them.  Attacks in the peloton with around 500 metres to the top of the climb.  Charlotte Kool (DFP) begins her day of suffering as she is struggling to hold the wheels.  No clear update on who has gone down.  Nine riders are chasing Ghekiere (AGS) with a gap of just 5" Ten riders now lead the way and have 25" on the chasing peloton A good sized group if they are willing to work.  They have a gap of 20" on the peloton.  Justine Ghekiere (AGS) was the first over the Col du Mont de Fourche.  are leading the chase with the gap dropping to 18".  Chloe Dygert (CSR) is key for Kasia Niewiadoma (CSR) keeping yellow today as the time trial world champion looks after the yellow jersey Gap between the break and the peloton now down to just 12".  After Silvia Persico (UAD) took those two points she now passes Puck Pieterse (FED) in the virtual QoM standings once again.  Just 10" between the peloton and the break.  The race is all back together again as Visma-Lease a Bike stretch the peloton out in one long line.  Uno-X Mobility leading the peloton at the moment.  New moves off the front involving riders from St Those latest attacks quickly dragged back and the peloton is all together yet again.  Multiple attacks off the front of the peloton but each one is being brought back.  Just under 60km to go until the next QoM of the day Another Movistar rider launches a move but the peloton is Two riders now have a small gap on the peloton.  Yara Kastelijn (FED) was one of the riders who went down in the earlier crash on the first QoM She has just returned to the peloton now.  They have around 25" on the peloton currently.  Cordon-Ragot (HPH) and Blanco (LAB) have a gap of 30" over the peloton now.  The gap is growing to 40" for Cordon-Ragot (HPH) and Blanco (LAB) It is a good group to allow a good gap as neither are dangerous in the GC with Cordon-Ragot at 19'28" and Blanco at 22'33" Arkea-B&B Hotels chasing and closes the gap as now there is a new counter move in the pack as the gap falls to 30".  A group of around 10 riders have a gap of 25" from the front and 5" on the peloton.  The chasers now at 15" from the leading duo with the peloton a further 10" behind the chase.  Two more riders bridge to the counter move as the gaps continue to shrink between the leaders Now two chasing groups with around 15 riders chasing the leading duo.  Breakaway comes together with 14 riders leading with a gap of just 15" on the peloton.  The peloton now 25" behind the 14 rider break.  Best placed rider in the break is cyclocross world champion sitting 4'45" back on Kasia Niewiadoma's yellow jersey.  Currently experiencing a period of radio silence Last update of the gap was 30" and that doesn't seem to have changed A very strong breakaway with several riders more than capable of winning.  Currently still saying 30" between the 14 rider break and the peloton.  A birthday breakaway for Victoire Berteau (COF)...  Neve Bradbury (CSR) is no longer listed as being in the break despite radio tour saying she was as the group was confirmed.  The gap has grown to 1'55" between the peloton and the breakaway.  18 riders are clear with almost 2'00" on the peloton Mariannne Vos (TVL) is now by far the best placed rider in the break at just 1'59" down on Kasia Niewiadoma's (CSR) jersey.  Marianne Vos (TVL) is the virtual yellow jersey.  The gap goes out to 2'35" between this extremely strong breakaway and the peloton.  Now just 10km to th second climb of the day Last time a race went over this climb was in stage six of the 2021 Paris-Nice where Primož Roglič won an uphill sprint into Biot.  The race go onto the Col de Ferrière climb Two hours raced and the average speed is at 42.2kph The gap is at 2'35" between the break and the peloton.  The gap is still extending and is now at 2'48" between the break and the peloton.  Canyon-SRAM leading the peloton with the time gap dropping to 2'09".  The gap is 2'10" between the break and the peloton Fenix-Deceuninck joining Canyon-SRAM on the front of the bunch.  Multiple teams now on the front of the peloton with a gap of 2'07" up to the breakaway who are set to sweet up the QoM points.  That acceleration for the QoM points, Ghekiere (AGS) Vos (TVL) and Koch (DFP) have a small gap.  2'18" back to the peloton who only now crest the climb The next point of interest is the intermediate sprint in Sancey Charlotte Kool (DFP) has just made it back to the peloton she will likely be losing 25 points in her lead to Marianne Vos (TVL) who is in the breakaway.  Fenix-Deceuninck and Lidl-Trek leading the peloton. 2'23" gap up to the break.  The gap is now at 2'22" as the break are about to get to the intermediate sprint.  Van Empel (TVL) leading out Vos (TVL) for the intermediate sprint with Koch (DFP) and Ahtosalo (UXM) challenging her.  Marianne Vos (TVL) now joint on points with Charlotte Kool (DFP).  Straight onto the next QoM of the Côte de Laviron Category 3 climb which is 5.7km long with an average gradient of 4.1%.  Liv-AlUla-Jayco leading the peloton at 2'40" back on the break.  The peloton are closing the gap to the break The gap is now sat at 1'37" with 54km to go.  Now 25km to the next QoM of La Roche du Prêtre Justine Ghekiere (AGS) is now the virtual QoM leader after taking the points today The bunch are not happy letting Vos (TVL) go up the road and take yellow even though she won't be in the fight for the overall race with the big mountains to come.  Riders currently on a very technical descent on their way down to the valley before the penultimate climb of the day.  Paladin (CSR) and Blanco (LAB) just losing touch with the break on the descent but as the road flattens and straightens they get back in.  Movistar leading the peloton at 1'08" back on the break Several riders being tailed off the back due to the technical descent Yara Kastelijn (FED) really struggling to keep up with the pace and is needed assistance from the car.  The race is about to head onto the next climb It is a category 2 climb so a maximum of 5 points Just 1'35" between the break and the peloton now.  📈 Voici ce qui attend les coureuses dans 5 kilomètres. La montée de La Roche du Prêtre et ses dernières pentes qui vont faire mal aux jambes ! 🥵#TDFF2024 #WatchTheFemmes@GoZwift pic.twitter.com/EoNx6KbduxAugust 16, 2024 Charlotte Kool (DFP) makes it back to the peloton with Barbieri (DFP) Movistar and SD Worx-Protime leading the peloton as the time gap continues to fall to the break with it now at 1'28" Blanka Vas (SDW) working hard for her teammate Onto the next climb La Roche du Prêtre Fem van Empel (TVL) leading the break onto the climb It will not be long at all before the peloton start the climb Immediately the climb goes onto 9% with 11% right at the end of the climb.  It is another climb where the QoM sprint isn't at the top but half way up as the bonus sprint is at the top of the climb A brief bit of rest bite then onto another climb She kicks on solo at the start of La Roche du Prêtre.  Cordon-Ragot (HPH) and Berteau (COF) dropped from the break.  Blanco (LAB) and Koch (DFP) also dropped by the break which is now just seven riders.  That acceleration drops Vos (TVL) and Gutierrez (MOV) Ghekkiere (AGS) and Brown (FST) able to follow.  FDJ-Suez absolutely ripping the peloton to bits as they catch Fem van Empel (TVL) Nina Berton (WNT) and Christine Majerus (SDW).  Sheyla Gutierrez (MOV) claws her way back onto the lead group and drops Marianne Vos (TVL) for now.  SD Worx-Protime lose another rider from the peloton as Mischa Bredewold is distanced Christine Majerus probably won't be far off being dropped as well after a long ride in the breakaway.  Muzic (FST) is the rider they will be working for but they could also be working for the stage win with Ludwig (FST) as well.  Cordon-Ragot (HPH) and Majerus (SDW) getting caught by the peloton now.  FDJ-Suez continues to lead the peloton as Mavi Garcia (LAJ) is finally caught by Lea Curinier (FST) The New Zealander goes solo with Brown (FST) and Ghekiere (AGS) chase with Paladin (CSR) and Gutierrez (MOV) out of the back of the group heading back to the peloton.  Gaia Realini (LTK) and Puck Pieterse (FED) come to the front.  Ghekiere (AGS) caught Fisher-Black (SDW) but wasn't able to get maximum points.  Fisher-Black (SDW) kicked on again and Brown (FST) was able to catch her Ghekiere (AGS) shook her head as she wasn't able to follow any more.  She flies passed Gutiérrez (MOV) and Paladin (CSR) who have just been caught by the peloton She is a superbly talented 19 year old French climber and will be setting her sights on Ghekiere (AGS) before aiming for the race lead.  Justine Ghekiere (AGS) makes it back to the leaders This is yet another superbly gutsy ride by the Belgian.  Movistar working hard on the front of the peloton and they drag Bunel (AUB) back.  Ghekiere (AGS) threw the bike to the line there to make sure she pipped Brown (FST).  Movistar working very hard for Liane Lippert in what's left of the bunch with a gap of just 38" between the two groups.  The riders are about to start the final climb of the day It is category 3 climb that is 1.8km long with an average gradient of 6.9% Should be a big moment for the GC riders as Arkea-B&B Hotels take over the lead of the bunch Grace Brown (FST) accelerates in the break Juliette Labous (DFP) launches in the peloton.  Muzic (FST) and Niewiadome (CSR) followed the move by Labous (DFP) well with Vollering (SDW) being the one to close things down.  She bridges to Brown (FST) and Fisher-Black (SDW) as Niewiadoma (CSR) is having to chase on her own.  Fisher-Black (SDW) and Rooijakkers (FED) are caught by the Niewiadoma (CSR) led peloton.  Kerbaol (WNT) is fourth in the GC at just over 40" down on Niewiadoma (CSR).  Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) has distanced Pauliena Rooijakkers (FED) on the descent Juliette Labous (DFP) leads the peloton down the descent.  Marianne Vos (TVL) is just off the back of the GC group and is riding flat out to try and get back into contention for the stage win.  Lea Curinier (FST) now leading the GC group Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) still leads and has 15" on Pauliena Rooijakkers (FED) with the GC group at 22" and Marianne Vos (TVL) makes it back to the main group!  She is dragged back by the bunch as her descending skills let her down Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) is absolutely flying down this descent She is pulling out the gap and now has 32" on the chasing GC group This French rider could be flying up the GC She is just 15" in the virtual standings.  Neve Bradbury (CSR) finally moves up to help Lea Curinier (FST) on the front of the peloton as Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) was edging a bit too close to Kasia Niewiadoma's (CSR) yellow jersey.  Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) is off the descent and is now laying down the power with 39" gap on the peloton chasing led by Neve Bradbury (CSR) Lea Curinier (FST) and Grace Brown (FST).  3km to go for Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) as her gap falls to 36".  Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) still has a gap of 34" on the chasing GC group.  Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) is holding the chasers brilliant But there is a short climb with around 700 metres to go all the way to the line Can she become the first French stage winner of the Tour de France Femmes The gap isn't really closing enough but several riders are starting to push her behind to lead out teammates.  Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) wins stage six of the Tour de France Femmes 2024 The first French stage winner at the race.  Marianne Vos (TVL) flies to second place with Liane Lippert (MOV) in third Marianne Vos is the new green jersey.  Marianne Vos (TVL) very nearly had the absolutely perfect day taking her level on points with Charlotte Kool (DFP) in the fight for green.  she goes ahead of her fellow countrywoman and takes the green jersey going into the final two stages with a lead of 25 points over Kool.  What a moment for Cédrine Kerbaol and Ceratizit-WNT The first French stage winner in the Tour de France Femmes.  Make sure to keep going back to it as it'll be updated with reactions and more infor as the afternoon goes on.. >>> Tour de France Femmes: Cedrine Kerbaol solos to stage 6 victory  Kasia Niewiadoma (CSR) had a really good day as she defended her yellow jersey well only losing time to Kerbaol (WNT) as well as Vos (TVL) and Lippert (MOV) neither of whom shoudl pose a threat in the mountains this weekend.  Marianne Vos (TVL) goes into the lead of the point standings with just two stages remaining The winner of the green jersey in 2022 will be hoping for another victory in the classification this year.  Puck Pieterse (FED) loses both the polka dot jersey and her podium position after today but she does keep the white jersey as the race heads to the mountains.  Justin Ghekiere (AGS) goes into the polka dot jersey after yet another brilliant breakaway ride.  Cédrine Kerbaol (WNT) also takes the most combative rider prize and will wear the green number tomorrow.  'I really want to bring the green jersey to the finish of the Tour de France Femmes I need to recover from this gruelling effort' Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) confirmed that she was putting everything into winning the green jersey at the Tour de France Femmes moving into the points lead after winning the sprint for second place on stage 6 into Morteau "It's a shame Cédrine had already opened up a big gap; otherwise that was beyond my control," Vos spoke to the international media at the finish line in Morteau I was relieved to reconnect with the peloton I really want to bring the green jersey to the finish of the Tour de France Femmes I need to recover from this gruelling effort." Charlotte Kool (Team dsm-firmenich PostNL) started the stage in the lead of the green jersey points classification with 120 points Vos bridged across to the day's breakaway with 87km to go and then won the day's intermediate sprint in Sancey to equal the points tally to Kool Although three riders had split off the front of the group in the last climbs they were caught in the closing kilometres and the select group raced into the Côte des Fins Juliette Labous (Team dsm-firmenich PostNL) launching an attack that reduced the group even further Vos was distanced just 500 metres from the top visibly struggling to regain contact with the leaders "I decided to make the crossing and I succeeded She desperately tried to reconnect with the front group on the descent doing so just in time to catch her breath and then sprint for the finish line taking second place and enough points for the green jersey lead I was happy I could still see the tail end of the peloton and could return to it That someone was away already; I couldn't do much about it So the maximum [sprint] points was then the highest achievement possible," Vos said Vos now leads the points classification with 145 points while Kool slipped to second with 120 points Vos aimed to keep the jersey over the final two mountain stages If she maintains her lead on Sunday's finale atop Alpe d'Huez she will win her second green jersey since 2022 "I don't know if there were many images of me struggling and trying to fight back I was just trying to survive until the finish," Vos said but I am going to recover from this first." It is time to put another upcoming watchmaker in the spotlight. Or rather two rising stars that is, as we talk to Alexandre Hazemann on his stunning Montre d’École, or School Watch developed with fellow-student Victor Monnin and also what the biggest challenges have been for the two young men judging by the chiming jumping hour watch they made the future of mechanical and traditional watchmaking indeed looks bright MONOCHROME Watches – What made you decide to make this watch It pushed us to go all the way and attempt to make this watch like our fellow watchmakers How and why did you team up with Victor Monnin Victor and I have always been friends and we have known each other since the beginning of this watchmaking adventure we understood that teamwork is a strength in the business The school in Morteau trains us as independent watchmakers who often have to work alone once their workshop is operational A few months before the start of the project we went for a walk in the Swiss mountains to recharge our batteries and get inspired by nature we had a long discussion about the fact that in this decisive year of our schooling and our lives we had to introspect in order to be the best we could be We realized we have a very similar philosophy our skills complemented each other perfectly Victor had a great love for project management the last School Watch collaboration between two students was 20 years ago It’s quite rare because students prefer to invest themselves in the project We worked together out of free will and without prior authorization we were convinced that the symbiosis of the two alchemies would work in spite of the dogmatic side of the school which distils the idea in students that collaboration is a form of cheating collaboration is essential for creativity and personal growth What was the process of making the watch like a period equivalent to 8 months of intensive work We started by making sketches that were refined over time We also had to find a functional technical concept We spent our evenings drawing on a big board and thinking about several technical solutions Every day we listed the problems to come and it is true that the first weeks are very difficult because the world of watchmaking is a huge world and full of constraints You have to know how to channel your energy and your ideas So we decided to take matters into our own hands and contact the independent Swiss watchmakers who had welcomed us in their respective workshops in the previous months to carry out our training courses I think directly of Julien Tixier (watchmaker in the Vallée de Joux) who did not hesitate to give me his precious advice in the middle of the night You’re talking of months of hard work here Could you take us through the timeline for realizing your School Watch It took us over 8 months and more than 1000 hours of work to realize the final product in its entirety It started with the sketches and drawings including the design of the watches (October November of 2021) the design on a computer as well as the watchmaking calculations (December 2021 and the manufacture of the components during 2-3 months (February through April 2022) the prototyping and the reliability of the product and finally to finish the decoration and the final assembly during the month of May All this to have a finished watch by the beginning of June I think it is important to take into account the intensity of this work The pace was very fast (about 15 hours a day) 7 days a week with a series of sleepless nights in the workshop of the great watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet who was extremely kind to open his doors for the end of the project What was the most difficult part of the project but we pushed it to the limit with daily schedules and 6 am briefings (we were lucky enough to live together for our last 3 years of study We had to be uncompromising about the tasks to be done each day according to the skills of each person in order to be as efficient as possible we were able to exchange ideas and thus understand and solve the problems The school asked for a functional prototype movement not necessarily a wearable watch that could appeal to a whole range of collectors we made the entire watch case in stainless steel on a traditional machine to accommodate the double complication movement We had a custom-made bracelet made in the Jean-Rousseau workshops as well as a custom-made sapphire crystal case in the Swiss Jura It must be understood in this adventure that we wanted to make this school a professional project we went looking for the most competent people in our small book of contacts to accompany us in the fields we did not yet master or had little knowledge of Can you take us through some of the characteristics of the watch As Victor and I worked closely together on this, the watches look very similar. I went for a more contemporary and expressive look in mine, while Victor’s has a cleaner, more artistic look with a Malachite dial for instance If you look closer you will see more differences between the two but the construction is the same Both watches use the same base movement, the LJP 6900 Calibre by La Joux-Perret. We modified and finished it by hand, and constructed the chiming jumping hour mechanism ourselves. All is done with traditional tools and techniques. The dial side shows the chiming mechanism with the hammer and gong, as well as the jumping mechanism for the hours. The case is stainless steel and measures 42mm in diameter. We used a custom-made box-shaped crystal to cover the dial. We did as much as we could ourselves, including all the finishing like the brushing and polishing of the case and the black-polished screws. So now this is done, what’s next for you and Victor? Will we see these watches being commercialized, or do you have other plans for the coming few years? The doors to the future are open to us now. The projects have been successful in the watch world, we have been contacted by hundreds of people from all over the world to buy the watches. These are unique pieces that we will use for the rest of our lives to remember this incredible experience. Victor is heading in a more artisanal direction of watchmaking to become a prototype watchmaker. As for me, I continued my studies in a school in Switzerland to become a constructor (watchmaker) in the workshops of Emmanuel Bouchet. A post shared by ALEXANDRE HAZEMANN (@hazemann_watches) with the years of experience we will acquire with professionals why not continue the adventure and open an independent watchmaking workshop with Victor Monnin The future will give us more information on this subject… For more information, please visit Hazemann Watches & Victor Monnin on Instagram Vos wins sprint for second and takes green jersey Cedrine Kerbaol (Ceratizit WNT) wins stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes 2024(Image credit: Getty Images)Cedrine Kerbaol (Ceratizit WNT) wins stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes 2024(Image credit: Getty Images)Cedrine Kerbaol (Ceratizit WNT) on the attack on stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes 2024(Image credit: Getty Images)Cedrine Kerbaol (Ceratizit WNT) on the attack on stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes 2024(Image credit: Getty Images)Grace Brown winning stage 6 by attacking just after the last climb of the day Pauliena Rooijakkers (Fenix-Deceuninck) followed her but Kerbaol rode away from the Dutch climber on the downhill to Morteau Kerbaol increased her advantage on the chasing peloton to up to 40 seconds even putting the yellow jersey of Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM) in danger before Niewiadoma's teammate Neve Bradbury and FDJ-Suez' Grace Brown and Léa Curinier reduced the gap again keeping the Polish allrounder in the maillot jaune Kerbaol could celebrate on the finish line taking the biggest victory of her career so far Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) won the sprint for second place ahead of Liane Lippert (Movistar Team) and Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ) taking the green jersey off Charlotte Kool (DSM-Firmenich PostNL) I hope that I will still progress and become even stronger I have never been so close to the best riders either my teammates were always there to put me in the best position possible I reminded myself to be patient because I often attack a little too early I said to myself that I was not going to go for the bonus sprint and just focus on trying to go for the victory There was a little moment where it was flat I knew that I could make the difference on the descent and saw right away that I had a gap And then I put myself in time trial mode," Kerbaol described the stage The 23-year-old is now only 16 seconds behind Niewiadoma and promised that she would go all-in on the last two stages so now we are going to try everything and see what happens Covering 159.2km from Remiremont to Morteau Justine Ghekiere (AG Insurance-Soudal) attacked on the first classified climb and took the QOM points before being caught by a group of nine riders Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health) and Yurani Blanco (Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi) got away Maaike Coljé (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) and Anniina Ahtosalo (Uno-X Mobility) bridged to the front duo and Soraya Paladin (Canyon-SRAM) made it across a little while later the 28-year-old Belgian continued to pick up mountain points Vos won the day's intermediate sprint to equal the points tally of green jersey Charlotte Kool (DSM-Firmenich PostNL) and at the bottom of the second-category climb of La Roche du Prêtre the breakaway was still 1:20 minutes ahead Mavi García (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) attacked from the peloton but was eventually reeled in again while the breakaway fell apart on the 5.5-kilometre climb and Ghekiere at the front one kilometre from the top Fisher-Black's attack immediately dropped Paladin and Gutiérrez and also distanced Ghekiere and Brown though they were able to come back after the QOM sprint Paladin and Gutiérrez were a minute behind Marion Bunel (St Michel-Mavic-Auber 93) attacked from the peloton on the plateau at the top but was reeled in again and Brown won the bonus sprint ahead of Ghekiere and Fisher-Black What remained of the peloton – a group of about 30 riders – was 38 seconds behind Brown attacked into the final climb of the day and local rider Juliette Labous (DSM-Firmenich PostNL) made her move from the peloton in the 'virage Labous' where her fans had assembled Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) attacked on the last part of the climb to take the QOM points Niewiadoma followed her move which prompted Vollering to go after them as well Pieterse won the QOM sprint but still lost the polka-dot jersey to Ghekiere and Kerbaol made use of the indecision to launch her attack 14.5km from the finish line Only Rooijakkers jumped onto Kerbaol's wheel but could not follow her down the descent where Kerbaol used her local knowledge to increase her advantage second by second Kerbaol was 23 seconds ahead while Rooijakkers had been caught by the chasing group Kerbaol increased the gap to 40 seconds before Bradbury and Curinier were able to claw back a few seconds again Passing the flamme rouge with a 30-second margin the stage victory was certain for Kerbaol who sat up a few metres before the line to celebrate Vos – who had been dropped on the climb but returned to the chase group in the final – won the sprint for second place to take the lead in the points classification Results powered by FirstCycling Lukas Knöfler started working in cycling communications in 2013 and has seen the inside of the scene from many angles Having worked as press officer for teams and races and written for several online and print publications he has been Cyclingnews’ Women’s WorldTour correspondent since 2018 With some design and technical upgrades to be discovered it’s now back and part of the permanent collection as the Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 And while these two models share the overall same design formula and the same base movement there are notable differences to be explored you’d think that the new Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 has just transposed the case and movement of the LE model a closer inspection reveals multiple updates with an octagonal middle case that’s asymmetrical and includes a sharper right edge acting as a crown guard The watch is fairly robust despite its slender proportions a 100m water-resistance and a screwed caseback it is modelled after Yema’s 1980s Sous-Marine watch and is made from a single block of steel a polished bevel and a horizontal brushed flank You’ll note that the 6 notches have been reshaped The bezel frames a slightly raised double-domed sapphire crystal Proportions… Very pleasant at 39mm in diameter only 9mm in thickness and 43.5mm in length (excluding the first mid-link) the overall package feels more neatly put together than before with a pleasant feeling of quality Available in 3 colours – golden-yellow blue and sandy-grey – the dial comes with a new pattern with irregular thin horizontal lines that can be seen The motif is paired with a sunray-brushed pattern and stainless steel raised hour markers and hands both featuring Super-LumiNova – the second hand is fully luminous A larger applied marker with an Arabic 12 adds a touch of originality Underneath the see-through caseback is the Calibre CMM.20 Developed internally together with French watchmaker Olivier Mory the movement is made from internally produced components or parts that are sourced from Swiss and French suppliers within a range of 70km around Morteau (where Yema has its HQ) The main specificity of this movement is its winding system as it relies on a micro-rotor (in tungsten This allows a movement that’s 3.7mm in thickness despite a solid 70h power reserve it is adjusted to run within a range of -3 /+7 seconds per day For the occasion of this new Yema Wristmaster Slim it is presented with a new and more classic decoration with radiating Geneva stripes and rhodium-plated bridges An important part of such sporty-chic steel watches the bracelet of the Yema Wristmaster Slim has also been upgraded and tapers nicely up to a new butterfly folding clasp It now includes a convenient yet elegantly integrated micro-adjustment mechanism allowing a 1.5mm to 3mm length adjustment – not something you’ll find often in this price range Now available for orders, with shipping from December 10th, 2024, the Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 Micro-Rotor is a nice, well-proportioned sports watch with integrated design. Considering the movement, the bracelet/clasp and the list of specs, it’s also a rather loaded package considering the retail price of EUR 2,249 or USD 2,249. For more details, please visit Yema.com Kudos for offering an adjustment at that price point where many tier 1 swiss brands fail miserably Not sure why but their sapphire AR treatment looks worse than the competition I would probably go nivada f77 instead of yema on this one the lapis lazuli dial is quite special and you can choose from steel or titanium Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Mountain hotshot reflects on her Tour debut after getting through 'dangerous' Dutch stages CHAMPAGNOLE, France (Velo) – It’s been a long wait and a lot of stress in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for Lidl-Trek’s star climber Gaia Realini before making it to her favored terrain the Italian popped up at the front of the bunch on the final climb of stage 5 It was a reminder of her ability and ambition as well as the changing profile of the remaining stages The 4’11 climber has had to avoid crashes on road furniture-strewn Dutch routes and suffer through a pan-flat powerhouse time trial losing 43 seconds to stage winner Demi Vollering on that day So I have to say thanks to my team who saved the days,” Realini said “Lizzie [Deignan] was my right-hand woman in every situation but the other girls protected me from start to finish.” the 23-year-old has not lost excessive amounts of time on a parcours which hasn’t suited her She enters stage 7 Saturday positioned 14th overall 1:44 behind race leader Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM) the hotshot mountain goat wants to strike in the diabolical finale to the race which sees mountain finishes at Le Grand-Bornand and Alpe d’Huez These are stages which will likely yield differences of minutes between rivals She told Velo she is never ridden Alpe d’Huez in training but people “have said it’s hard Realini finished third overall in last year’s Giro d’Italia Donne and Vuelta Feminina utilizing her flying climbing skills to the max and don’t want to put too much pressure on myself I want to enjoy it all too,” she said It’s easy to forget that this is the Lidl-Trek rider’s debut at the Tour de France Femmes, given her string of strong WorldTour results there’s a lot of support on the side of the road this gives a lot of determination and desire,” she said already being here at the Tour de France is emotional I’ll try to play my cards the best I can without putting too much pressure on myself.” One blow to Lidl-Trek’s double-pronged challenge came days before the race. Giro d’Italia winner Elisa Longo Borghini was a late withdrawal after a training crash Realini was a key teammate to her fellow Italian on the way to finishing seventh overall herself “She’s a very important person for the team But we are united and will stay that way to the finish to give our best,” Realini said What’s it like to be an American cyclist living in France Watch to get professional road cyclist Joe Dombrowski’s view WATCHPRO USA Yema originally created timepieces specifically for diving Now owned by Morteau-based Montres Ambre (after a couple of decades in the Seiko stable) it is a company with a wealth of history to draw on Yema has introduced the Superman Slim CMM.20 a reimagined version of its signature model equipped with the cutting-edge manufacture CMM.20 calibre with micro-rotor The revamped 39mm stainless-steel case with 20mm curved lugs adds a touch of sophistication to this favourite timepiece The unique Scales bracelet has been slimed down and fully integrated to complement the curved lugs of the case it seamlessly extends the visual continuity from the brushed case Originally conceived as a robust tool watch for diving professionals the integration of the micro-rotor allows for a 1mm reduction in case thickness without compromising its 300 meters water resistance increasing the versatility of the Superman model and catering to diverse wrist sizes and occasions Whether for a deep-sea dive – thanks to its water resistance – or a more formal setting the Superman Slim CMM.20 embodies style and functionality After over two years of continuous development Yema proudly announces the series production of its micro-rotor calibre at its workshops in Morteau The in-house manufacturing and enhanced production capabilities allow the brand to offer a high performance and movement at an incredibly competitive price The French-made CMM.20 calibre stands as a testament to Yema’s commitment to precision and innovation from components such as bridges and plates produced in the Morteau workshops to the assembly this ultra-thin calibre boasts a mere 3.7mm thickness the CMM.20 calibre rivals the accuracy of a COSC-certified chronometer With a robust 70-hour power reserve facilitated by an innovative tungsten micro-rotor this calibre sets a new standard for efficiency within Yema The glossy-finished enamel dials proudly display all inscriptions in French including the nod to Yema’s French heritage at 6 o’clock The iconic shovel hand has been replaced with the original Superman 53.00.16 hand with round indices The sapphire rotating bezel features unidirectional rotation and Super-LumiNova Grade A luminescent markers making it a testament to both complexity and quality ensures divers can secure the bezel after initial adjustment preventing accidental rotations during dives that could compromise timekeeping Each case is engraved with a unique serial number corresponding to its 5-year warranty card and the exhibition caseback allows owners to admire the CMM.20 calibre in all its glory The double-dome sapphire glass is 2mm thick and resistant to shocks and scratches Its convex shape provides increased durability and adds to its vintage appearance The watch is available in two colors – blue or black – and priced at €2,490 Pre-orders for the piece begin on February 20 at 7pm on yema.com Introducing the Yema Superman Bronze CMM.10 Limited Edition wit new movement that is the result of three years of R&D Swiss-French watch brand YEMA has unveiled its latest achievement: the new three-hand manufacture calibre This remarkable creation represents the culmination of three years of unwavering dedication and meticulous development The CMM.10 sets a new standard in horological innovation with its contemporary architectural design delivering outstanding chronometric precision and remarkable resistance to magnetic fields and shocks In keeping with the brand’s forward-thinking approach to crowdfunding in support of research and development of its manufacture calibres an exciting Kickstarter campaign is set to launch on November 10 for the Superman Bronze CMM.10 The watches will be available in two exquisite dial colors: gradient blue and lacquered black – and come in two size options: 39mm and 41mm Each of these limited-edition timepieces is individually numbered the Superman Bronze CMM.10 Limited Edition will captivate enthusiasts Each caseback bears a unique serial number and ‘Limited Edition’ designation Proudly designed and manufactured in the Franco-Swiss Jura massif in Morteau and its surroundings the watches represent the first Superman models benefiting entirely from local manufacturing ensuring top-notch components and enhanced finishes are in close proximity to the Swiss watchmaking region forming a cross-border watchmaking community along the Jura mountains which was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2020 is crafted within a 72km radius of Morteau The calibre bridges and mainplates are meticulously created in YEMA’s Morteau workshops where the final assembly of all components takes place The CMM.10 calibre is a 28mm diameter self-winding movement with a bidirectional oscillating weight It has a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 A/h) plus an impressive 70-hour power reserve thanks to the large barrel while the Glycadur balance wheel and optimized escapement combine to provide an accuracy within -3 / +5 seconds the non-magnetic alloys used enhance its magnetic resistance and reliable performance while an Incabloc double cone protects the delicate movement from day-to-day disturbances and even under high shock conditions The transversal bridge that supports the balance wheel ensures optimal escapement and accuracy and 208-component movement has undergone a galvanic treatment to give it a more contemporary The dials have been upgraded and prominently feature the legend “MANUFACTURE FRANÇAISE” at the 6 o’clock position underscoring YEMA’s commitment to internalizing component manufacturing for the CMM.10 calibre The high-quality double-domed sapphire crystal enhances readability and adds a touch of neo-vintage style An enhanced bronze case with a a 30 Bar (300 metre) water resistance exhibits high-quality brushed and polished finishes maintaining a distinctive vintage appearance The sapphire-crystal display caseback gives a full view of the CMM.10 calibre The classic Superman hands have been refined with the signature “shovel” second hand being replaced by a sweeping lollipop hand resulting in a more balanced overall design A new integrated bracelet has been specially designed for the Superman Bronze CMM.10 It is perfect for intensive use in extreme conditions and features an elegant high-quality buckle in IP bronze The watches will ship in April/May 2024. They are priced at €1,790 but the Kickstarter preferential rate is €999 plus taxes. Available to pre-order at kickstarter.com/projects/yemawatches The starter alone was enough to have me returning to The Black Horse in Thame on a weekly basis The seemingly innocuous sounding Morteau sausage and potato salad set the scene for a really delicious meal Making the most of this stunning burst of weather eking out the last rays of this Indian summer for a lunch in the sunshine and lunch in a stunning historic pub with a beautiful garden ticked all the boxes Tucked under the auspices of Raymond Blanc’s White Brasserie chain although his gallic twist diverges into Middle Eastern and Asian flavours as well which offers surprises and novelty as well as comforting French classics I went classic – the Alsace-Lorraine inspired pan-fried smoked morteau sausage curly endive and Dijon mustard dressing (£8.95) which was absolutely delicious; the potatoes waxy the sausage slightly crispy on the outside and soft and smoky within the bitter salad and the soft egg all working together beautifully An interesting choice for my friend in the jackfruit fritters with green papaya salad just to prove the menu’s unconventional slant which was served with Thai dressing toasted cashew nuts and crispy noodles (£6,50 or £12.95 as a main) a real combination of textures and flavours a brilliant surprise which in this day and age is increasingly difficult Then the Malabar fish curry with toasted coconut roast line-caught cod with coconut and aromatic spices shallot crisps and coconut rice (£16.95) another exotic addition and wonderfully creamy and hot all at the same time The pea and broad bean salad with deep-fried goat’s cheese and a tomato and chilli dressing (£6.75 as a starter £13.95 as a main) was more of a mystery; an overabundance of peas it would seem The components were seasonal and well matched the hot crispy cheesy nuggets and the spicy dressing the perfect accruements but even John Major would struggle with that many petite pois Not that I really noticed so intent was I on dessert Having desisted from my usual cheese souffle starter as also served in Brasserie Blanc I pounced on the pistachio soufflé with a rich chocolate ice cream like Tom Hanks in Cast Away But the golden chocolate feuilletine – a layered chocolate sponge and mousse chocolate sauce and sweet black cherries came pretty damn close the pistachio soufflé was light as air so that the icing sugar rose in a little cloud with each spoonful but the golden chocolate feuilletine was a vision to behold It’s all too easy isn’t it to pass some top notch places off as chains forgetting that the staff and chefs care deeply about both their reputations and the dishes they deliver This is certainly true at The Black Horse as reflected in the service but also in the complexity of the dishes and that refusal to compromise And as we wound our way back through the garden into the light atrium and then the more traditional interior I placated myself that whatever the season with a new autumn menu launching on September 30 The Black Horse in Thame is at 11 Cornmarket For more information or to book go to https://blackhorsethame.com WATCHPRO In keeping with the brand’s forward-thinking approach to crowdfunding in support of research and development of its manufacture calibres The world will be introduced to the inaugural Superman Bronze models at WatchPro Salon at The Londoner Hotel on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 November The watches will be available in two exquisite dial colours – gradient blue and lacquered black – and come in two size options: 39mm and 41mm which was recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2020 The calibre bridges and mainplates are meticulously created in YEMA’s Morteau workshops while the Glycadur balance wheel and optimised escapement combine to provide an accuracy within -3 / +5 seconds The dials have been upgraded and prominently feature the legend “MANUFACTURE FRANÇAISE” at the 6 o’clock position underscoring YEMA’s commitment to internalising component manufacturing for the CMM.10 calibre with the signature “shovel” second hand being replaced by a sweeping lollipop hand Born in 1963, the Superman quickly became Yema’s most emblematic watch and one of France’s most famous watches too meaning a dive watch intended for recreational dives and more restrained proportions it remained nevertheless a competent aquatic tool Revived in 2018 with a faithful re-edition gradually upgraded its icon with more refined movements and cases goes multiple steps further with both visual and mechanical upgrades Yema already offered a revised version of this watch with several visual and technical upgrades The new Superman Slim continues in this direction with a more refined model What we’re looking at here is a pair of new unprecedented watches featuring the classic Superman skin-diver look but with a deeply reworked 39mm case The case is slimmer with slightly rounded finishes and a better-defined execution – not to mention something rather important on the back of the watches too… As indicated by its name the Yema Superman Slim is all about bringing a more elegant touch to the watch it remains a competent dive watch with all desired specs and features measuring 39mm in diameter and 48mm lug-to-lug (the watch always had rather long lugs) is distinguished by its more curved lugs and less angular profile the case has been upgraded with nicely executed polished bevels on the sides with this 2mm thick domed crystal in place the watch is about 11.8mm in height – which remains quite reasonable for a 300m dive watch Besides these new fancy features on the case the Yema Superman Slim retains most of the emblematic elements of this collection starting with the bezel lock system combined with the screw-down crown The unidirectional bezel now features a sapphire insert matching the dial’s colour and a simplified 0-60 scale with a lumed triangular marker Two dial colours will be available on this new Slim version: a classic black one and a striking blue edition both lacquered with an almost enamel-like finish The dials are classic Superman with printed luminous markers but The classic polished steel Superman hands have been subtly refined and the signature “shovel” seconds hand has been replaced by a slender stick seconds hand which lightens the dial and distinguishes it from the classic Superman And the no-date display will surely make more than a few watch enthusiasts happy Once again created with the help of Olivier Mory this movement was designed and developed in France by Yema All components are either produced internally by Yema in Morteau (bridges and main plates) or by Swiss and French suppliers within a range of 72km from Morteau This allows a movement about 1mm thinner than a SW200 or 2824 benefitting the overall thickness of the watch it also boasts a comfortable 70h power reserve It is presented in a blackened galvanic style The reported accuracy is within a range of -3 /+7 seconds per day the Superman Slim comes with a redesigned scale-like bracelet closed by a double-security folding clasp with a wet-suit extension It measures 20mm at the lugs and tapers down to 16mm at the buckle Available for pre-order from 20 February 2024 on the brand’s website, the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 will be priced at EUR 2,490 or USD 2,490. The first pieces will be delivered in May 2024. For more details, please visit yema.com and even the price seems pretty fair – if only they’d ditch the rather anachonistic (and awkward) bezel locking device I know it’s the “unique” feature of the Superman model range but it stands in the way of actually being able to readily use the timing bezel uni-directional click is far more convenient Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Fans of fine dining will be over the moon with Mezzaluna's new 7-course winter menu COURSE 1 – Notsuke Scallop Carpaccio Kohlrabi Beluga CaviarHokkaido Scallops prepared as a carpaccio slightly marinated with Sudachi (Japanese lime) juice The base is made of gray shrimp jelly and light wasabi mousseline finished with lemongrass oil and Beluga caviar.  COURSE 2A – Magaki Oyster Confit Beetroot Banyuls Vinaigrette A confit of rich and creamy Japanese oysters as a base served with beetroot puree topped with baked and picked beetroot with a scattering of croutons and finished with Banyuls vinaigrette (with shallots hazelnut oil).ORCOURSE 2B – Veal Sweetbread with Glazed Shiitake Caramel Jus Veal Sweetbread from Holland glazed in carameled veal juicen and cooked au meuniere (dredged in flour) The base comprises Kyoto carrots and orange puree topped with fried shiitake mushrooms cooked with ginger and finished with pickled Kyoto carrots.  COURSE 3 – Poached Maine Lobster and Green Lentils Bisque Morteau SausageMaine Lobster poached with Shio Koji Japanese seasoning and black truffle served at the base with braised lentils mixed with shungiku (Chrysanthemum greens) finished with lobster sauce and green lentils COURSE 4A – Madara (Pacific Cod) Marinated in Sake Kasu and Shirako Custard Bok Choy Chorizo Japanese Cod marinated with sake kasu and slow-cooked served on the side with Shirako custard (male fish roe) bok choy and spinach veloute.ORCOURSE 4B – Kinmedai (Alfonsino) Miso-Grilled Jerusalem Artichoke Water Celery Grilled Kinmedai from Japan marinated with miso served with Jerusalem artichokes and Mirugai (geoduck) cooked in butter and shallots reduction,topped with Jerusalem artichoke chips and Seri leaves (water celery) finished with a bouillon of Jerusalem artichokes COURSE 5 – Roasted Barbary Duck and Foie Gras Consommé Maitake mushroomsDuck from Bressein France together with glazed lily bulb and maitake mushrooms finished with crispy barley and smoked consommé.  COURSE 6A – Niigata Murakami Wagyu Beef A5 Grilled Over Binchō Charcoal Endive Perigord Black TruffleWagyu beef from Japan served with shallot soubise (onion sauce with butter from France) finished with fried shallot rings and Perigord juice (beef juice with red wine and truffle) . ORCOURSE 6B – Yezo Sika Deer with Blackcurrant and Red Cabbage Japan with blackcurrant and juniper berry crust served with braised red cabbage puree and a compote of sautéed lotus flowers and blackcurrants finished with radicchio and Poivrade sauce (deer juice with pepper and red wine) Meringue and Fresh Corsican Clementine Pudding ORCOURSE 7B – 80% Markrin Dark Chocolate Nougatine Ice Cream and roasted Soba Cha Sablé Ganache with cream Here's What Our Inspectors Said About Mezzaluna (2 Michelin Stars)Perched on the 65th floor of the lebua Hotel Mezzaluna offers sky-high and breathtaking views Toast to the high life at Sky Bar before settling in for a gastronomic journey The accomplished chef and his team deliver European delights with Japanese precision in seven-course set menu The flavours are balanced and sophisticated and the food is creative and technically precise A wine list of substantial proportions and prices accompanies The first brand-new spots joining the MICHELIN Guide Thailand restaurant selection in 2025 include great places to dine in Bangkok and tamarind come together in a bowl that has stood the test of time — and taste The city’s dining scene continues to raise the bar – not just on the plate Discover which dishes our MICHELIN inspectors loved in this year’s selection Whether it’s your first time in a fine dining restaurant or your fiftieth these tips from our seasoned MICHELIN Guide Inspectors will help you get it right — your way By cooking with nature’s menaces and what could have been food waste Chef Chalermwut ‘Nui’ Srivorakul is improving the ecosystem with his menu at Jaras in Phuket Chef Garima Arora of Gaa (1 MICHELIN Star) and Chef Jim Ophorst of PRU (1 MICHELIN Star) set the night ablaze with a special collaboration for the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dining Series 2019 Fine dining in Bangkok just got a tad more exciting with lebua’s new haute cuisine concept headed by former 3 MICHELIN Star restaurant Chef Vincent Thierry Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels Chef Ryuki Kawasaki of Mezzaluna (2 Michelin Stars, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2019) selects the finest seasonal ingredients to create an innovative 7-course menu that pays tribute to the winter.This new menu is available now starting from THB 6,500 ++ per person (excluding 10% service charge and 7% VAT).Please contact Mezzaluna for bookings COURSE 1 \u2013 Notsuke Scallop Carpaccio Kohlrabi COURSE 2A \u2013 Magaki Oyster Confit Beetroot hazelnut oil).ORCOURSE 2B \u2013 Veal Sweetbread with Glazed Shiitake COURSE 3 \u2013 Poached Maine Lobster and Green Lentils Bisque COURSE 4A \u2013 Madara (Pacific Cod) Marinated in Sake Kasu and Shirako Custard Bok Choy served alongside saut\u00e9ed bok choy stems bok choy and spinach veloute.ORCOURSE 4B \u2013 Kinmedai (Alfonsino) Miso-Grilled Jerusalem Artichoke COURSE 5 \u2013 Roasted Barbary Duck and Foie Gras Consomm\u00e9 finished with crispy barley and smoked consomm\u00e9.  COURSE 6A \u2013 Niigata Murakami Wagyu Beef A5 Grilled Over Binch\u014d Charcoal Endive braised baby endives and P\u00e9rigord truffle finished with fried shallot rings and Perigord juice (beef juice with red wine and truffle) . ORCOURSE 6B \u2013 Yezo Sika Deer with Blackcurrant and Red Cabbage served with braised red cabbage puree and a compote of saut\u00e9ed lotus flowers and blackcurrants COURSE 7A \u2013 Koshihikari Ice Cream Meringue and Fresh Corsican Clementine Pudding ORCOURSE 7B \u2013 80% Markrin Dark Chocolate Nougatine Ice Cream and roasted Soba Cha Sabl\u00e9 Ganache with cream Here's What Our Inspectors Said About Mezzaluna (2 Michelin Stars)Perched on the 65th floor of the lebua Hotel Through its translucent casing you can see entire continents of pork fat ensuring every bite will explode with richness offset by the smoky burn of paprika and crushed red pepper Bratwurst plus curry equals a beloved German street eat Carnivore marinates the meat mix in the spice before stuffing it for a subtle piquancy Inspired by the flavors of a smoked French sausage called Morteau this snappy number laced with Esplette pepper tastes like a better version of a more famous encased meat: the good old hot dog Doug Sohn’s legacy lives on through one of his legendary joint’s meat suppliers — this one’s stuffed with cheese Tags: , , Chicago magazine newsletters have you covered Throughout my years of working for MONOCHROME watches pharmacists and many others make a switch into watchmaking People do this for varying reasons but one thing that always seems to be the case is sheer unbridled passion passion for creating something out of nothing This leads to the occasional discovery of new and intriguing watchmakers An industrial product designer turned watchmaking teacher turned independent watchmaker could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers Florent My name is Florent Lecomte and I live in Morteau I am a teacher at the Lycée Edgar Faure in Morteau and work as an independent watchmaker for about two years How did you become a teacher at the Lycée Edgar Faure in Morteau And how did you get involved in watchmaking a watchmaking professor who offered to teach me about the craft After two years of training with him and some projects my management proposed to me to start teaching the watchmaker’s trade I then specialized in the teaching of mechanical watches with complications and guided some of the rising young stars of independent watchmaking But also through the realization of their end-of-study project: watches with complications I am pleased to think that for those I have met I still keep in touch with many of them and continue to exchange our respective experiences you thought it was time to launch your own brand faced with the difficulty of teaching a manual trade at a distance I felt the need to give more meaning to my teaching and to go to the end of the watchmaking process With the example of these former students in mind I decided in turn to create my own watch brand After a first prototype and a few photos published on Instagram I imagine that was quite challenging to do Can you talk us through that process a bit I must admit that I started out with a certain carelessness The process of creating a watch as an independent watchmaker is complex It involves many aspects that were unknown to me at the time: Management (creation of statutes) It is for this reason that this experience has been particularly enriching I am lucky to be accompanied by collectors and friends who advise and support me in this adventure How would you describe your style in watchmaking I particularly appreciate the classic watchmaking of the 18th and 19th centuries. A period where many watchmaking inventions were created. My creations are inspired by the great names of the time, such as Breguet, Berthoud and his marine chronometers and others I enjoy playing with the watchmaking codes of the time by integrating them into more modern creations What was your first watch produced under your own name My first commercialized watch was a unique piece with moon phases where the mechanism of the complication was entirely visible on the dial side A kind of educational piece where the owner of the watch can observe and understand how it works The dial of the second is open-worked in order to make the gearing visible and thus give depth to the watch Its Breguet-style bridges and small dials are galvanized in pink gold I enjoy developing different complications for each new creation The idea is to highlight all the elements that make up the watch everything has been designed to attract the eye to its homemade balance wheel; the cut of the main dial The cut-out of the minute circle around the balance wheel gives the impression that time is suspended when the hands pass over the top of the balance wheel since it is impossible to read the time accurately And now you’ve just about sold out your Series 2 production With the end of the production of the Series 2 approaching I can say without surprise that there will be a series 3 in 2023 with new complications this time related to the display of the hour and the minute both in its complexity and in its level of finishing Other more complex one-off pieces will follow and one day why not make my own tourbillon watch A lot of work is done by you in your atelier Only some of the finishing touches are subcontracted in full transparency with my clients I have a number of traditional and numerical watchmaking machines that I use for my watches where would you like to see your watchmaking take you My wish is that the Lecomte brand will last over time and one day hopefully will be passed on to my children That’s why I take the time to build a solid foundation and don’t try to grow too fast It is not always easy when the demand from collectors is so important I would like to be able to manage it as best I can and be in the watchmaking business for the long run How can people get in touch to learn more and perhaps order a watch from you and a website is currently under construction The easiest way at the moment is to contact me directly via Instagram For more information, please visit Lecomte_Watchmaker on Instagram. Editorial note: credits to @OnlyBuyingTime and @Waitlisted for some of the provided shots of Florent Lecomte’s work Publican Quality Meats heard from the French government regarding selling Morteau sausages Not unlike laws concerning the making of champagne Morteau sausage can only be called such if it is produced in the region of Franche-Comté As first reported by DNAinfo Publican Quality Meats was taken by surprise when they received a letter from the French Consulate ordering them to stop offering their Chicago reproduction "We got a fax and I thought it was a joke," says the deli's head of charcuterie Cosmo Goss To keep the sausage on their menu they have started a contest on their Facebook page asking customers to come up with a new name for it with the winner receiving one of each of the deli's 14 brands of sausages Goss plans on having plenty of Morteau sausages available for this Sunday's BBQ Series (featuring Nellcôte chef Jared Van Camp), "just to stick it to them." But Goss worries about what the French Government may take offense to next. They do still feature a "Toulouse sausage," after all.· All Publican Quality Meats Coverage [-ECHI-]—Brett Hickman the restaurant stretches over several floors and unveils a décor created from scratch by Hors Limites Architecture The 430m2 space pays homage to the codes of Parisian brasseries midnight-blue banquettes and a multitude of vintage objects from crockery to Formica chairs and cinema posters covering the walls the comparison with the local brasseries ends there: don't expect to find frozen dishes or products from the ends of the earth it's all in the name of the restaurant - which means "prepared" in Provençal: Auvergne restaurateur Jules Grouffal has chosen to commit to an eco-responsible approach where every preparation is made on site and above all this pork belly confit (14€) and its mashed potatoes whose little crater hollowed out in its center as in our best childhood memories contains an absolutely diabolical meat juice For desserts, the chef calls on young pastry chef Eugénie Dorr, who apprenticed with him at Le Richer and who has created a generous dessert menu for Alesti including a lemon meringue tart (8€) that is destructured - to say the least - to end on a high note This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here After so much Dutch stage and GC domination in the three editions the French finally got in on the fun at the Tour de France Femmes on Friday Last year’s best young rider Cédrine Kerbaol took a big win leaping over Puck Pieterse and Kristen Faulkner into second place Yellow jersey Katarzyna Niewiadoma is 16 seconds ahead of Kerbaol Simone Boilard was the top Canadian at 52nd and is also the top Canadian on GC at 39th The first stage to take place entirely within France contained five categorized climbs four of the them in the latter half of 159.2 km 3 Côte des Fins–arrived before the run-in to the finish in Morteau — Le Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (@LeTourFemmes) August 16, 2024 The largest breakaway of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes bounded away Marianne Vos and Justine Ghekiere were the best placed riders on GC Ghekiere had taken over the Queen of the Mountains lead from Silvia Persico who grabbed it from Puck Pieterse earlier in the day the fugitives were 1:20 clear of the Movistar-led peloton Kiwi escapee Niamh Fisher-Black crested first solo Olympic Games time trial gold medalist Grace Brown reached Fisher-Black The breakaway wouldn’t survive Côte des Fins both Vos and second-place Faulkner suffered on the climb Pieterse scored maximum QOM points at the peak Fourth-place Kerbaol and eighth-place Pauliena Rooijakkers attacked before the descent Kerbaol dumped her companion and hit the flat run-in to the finish 39 seconds ahead of the yellow jersey peloton Tout pareil https://t.co/naQUulefgi — Le Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (@LeTourFemmes) August 16, 2024 She hung on to win by 21 seconds and her bonus seconds propelled her into second place Get the digital edition of Canadian Cycling Magazine Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Metrics details we compared the degradation rates of substance P and HK-1 by purified neprilysin Our data show that HK-1 is degraded by this enzyme with kinetics approximately half that of substance P supporting the stabilizing effect of the amino acid substitution and increased apparent biological activity of HK-1 Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout Download references Ina Sue Perlmutter Laboratory and Department of Pediatrics Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School Reprints and permissions Download citation Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science BC Business BCBusiness is your go-to playbook for what’s going on in the province right now Our magazine aims to inform and entertain you about the companies big and small making waves in your backyard the issues affecting the province and the people you really should get a coffee with Copyright © Canada Wide Media Limited. 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