Today’s stage of the Tour de France promises to be an exciting one, with a challenging mountain route ahead for the riders. The stage will feature the legendary Col du Tourmalet, a climb that has been a part of the Tour since 1910. With a total of 130 km to cover, including three other categorized climbs, the riders will face a tough day in the Pyrenees.
The current leader of the race, Tadej Pogačar, has been in top form and is looking to defend his yellow jersey. With a comfortable lead over his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard, Pogačar is poised to maintain his position at the top of the overall standings. However, the battle for the green jersey is still open, with Mark Cavendish leading the points classification.
In the mountains classification, Wouter Poels holds the polka dot jersey, but with plenty of points up for grabs in today’s stage, the competition is far from over. The young rider classification is also being closely contested, with Pogačar leading the under-25 riders.
The stage is set to be a test of endurance and climbing ability, with the riders facing tough ascents and challenging conditions. The peloton will need to work together to navigate the mountainous terrain and strategic tactics will come into play as the race unfolds.
As the riders tackle the grueling climbs and push themselves to the limit, fans can expect an exciting day of racing and a thrilling finish at the summit of the Col du Tourmalet. Stay tuned for live updates and coverage of all the action as the riders battle it out for victory in this epic mountain stage of the Tour de France.