Intense Racing Unfolds in the Pyrenees
Stage 14 of the Tour de France 2025, from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères, is delivering a thrilling thrill with tough climbs and relentless attacks. Keep an eye on the latest developments as riders battle for glory in this crucial mountain stage.
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| Peloton tackles Col du Tourmalet in Tour de France 2025. |
Stage highlights
- Challenging route: Stage 14 includes an intermediate sprint at Esquieze-Sere, two Hors Catégorie climbs (including the Col du Tourmalet), a Category 2 climb (Col d’Aspin) and a Category 1 climb (Col de Peyresourde), ending with a summit finish at Luchon-Superbagnères.
- Key moments: Even after nearly 40km of racing has been completed, no breakaway has formed, with persistent attacks keeping the peloton in the lead. Jonathan Milan (Liddall-Trek) took maximum points by beating rivals in the Esquiez-Serres sprint.
- Col du Tourmalet climb : The peloton is now tackling the prestigious hors catégorie Col du Tourmalet, a decisive moment that could shake up the general classification (GC).
Notable developments
- Accidents and withdrawals : Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) suffered a crash that required concussion checks and treatment, and is now struggling to get back into the peloton. Stef Kraus (TotalEnergies) quit the race, making it the 15th withdrawal, leaving 169 riders.
- Rider attacks : Guillaume Martin-Guyonnet (Groupama-FDJ), Bruno Armirail and Victor Campenaerts have increased the pace, but a united breakaway remains elusive.
- GC and young rider battles:
- British rider Oscar Only moved up to fifth in the GC after a strong performance on Stage 13, leaving him 47 seconds behind Remco Evenepoel in the young rider race. With Evenepoel struggling, Only sees an opportunity.
- Tadej Pogacar is aiming for a fifth stage win, having dominated the Hautacam climb on Stage 12 to take a strong position.
Why it matters
The tough climbs and fast pace of Stage 14 are testing the peloton, with the dominance of Pogacar and young riders like Only shaping the narrative of the race. The Tour's attrition rate highlights its constant demands, making dramatic changes in the rankings likely.
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