French climber Warren Barguil (Arkea-Samsic) has already won the yellow jersey in the second stage of the 2021 Tour de France, which will feature two climbs on the Mûr de Bretagne in the heart of the 29-year-old Barguil's home region of Brittany He said his goal is to win the yellow jersey.

With the announcement of next year's Tour route in Paris on Sunday evening, Barguil said he is particularly motivated by the Grande Pearl and the first four stages being his home roads.

"Historically, Brittany is cycling country. Historically, Brittany is a cycling country," he told Le Parisien.

"On the second stage, the climb up the Mûr de Bretagne, the yellow jersey could be at stake," Barguil said. "Julien Alaphilippe (Desseuninck-Quick-Step) is going to be the one to win there, but I might have a chance too. It's a dream to win the yellow jersey in Brittany, so I want to give it every chance."

Stage 3 between Lorient and Pontivy should be a special stage for Barguil, as it passes near where he lives.

"I already know that my family, friends, schoolmates, and cycling club mates will be there to watch. It should be a great stage, and with the narrow roads and especially the wind, it could be a difficult stage."

"The start in Brittany will motivate me. I'll discuss it with the team, but I'm also looking to fight for the overall," said Barguil. Barguil, who supported teammate Nairo Quintana in this year's Tour, said he will be aiming for the podium again next season.

"I've already finished 10th twice in the Tour," Barguil said, recalling the 2017 and 2019 races." I think it is possible to finish between fifth and seventh."

Barguil said he really likes the overall look of the route for next year's Tour.

"There are so many beautiful areas in France to discover and there is something for everyone. Next year there will be fewer climbs than this year, but that should make for more attack-like riding. There will be some tricky stages, which could open up some gaps. It's a traditional Tour route that crowns more accomplished riders rather than pure climbers," he said, echoing compatriot and Groupama-FDJ leader Thibaut Pinot's initial thoughts on next year's route.

"There are going to be some great opportunities," he replied when asked about the highlights of the 2021 route besides the stage in Brittany.

"The stage over Mont Ventoux (stage 11), which we climb twice, will be very special and could offer some surprises as we are not used to finishing at the foot of Mont Ventoux (after descending from the summit).

"Finishing in the Pyrenees suits me too," Barguil continued. 'It's not as tough as the Alps and it's easier to attack.' The final time trial around the vineyards (in Saint-Emilion on stage 20) will be special too."