Today’s route will test the riders with three major climbs totaling 5,450 meters of elevation gain across 171 kilometers. The remaining stages add up to 14,000 meters of climbing, with 4,550 meters tomorrow, 2,990 meters on Saturday, and 1,100 meters on Sunday.
The challenge will be demanding, arduous, and historic—potentially decisive if Jonas Vingegaard and his team can separate race leader Tadej Pogacar and reduce his 4-minute 15-second advantage in the general classification. The Col du Glandon, Col de la Madeleine, and Col de la Loze await, setting the stage for a day that could shape one of the toughest Tours in recent history. Vingegaard’s squad likely has strategies to pressure Pogacar and his team.
A strong move from Visma is possible, but given Pogacar’s current form, the defending champion may hold firm and move closer to victory in Paris.
Beyond the lead contest, other battles will unfold. Teams yet to secure a win will push for the breakaway, while the fight for the podium and top-10 positions remains intense. Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek, who extended his green jersey lead yesterday, will focus on finishing within the time limit, hoping Pogacar does not reignite the points competition.
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