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Pogačar Strengthens Tour Lead on Hautacam’s Category 1 Climb

Stage 13’s individual time trial on July 18 will present a pivotal challenge for his bid to secure a fourth yellow jersey.

Stage winner Jonas Abrahamsen of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Mauro Schmid of Switzerland and Team Jayco AlUla sprint at finish line during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 11 a 156.8km stage from Toulouse to Toulouse / #UCIWT / on July 16, 2025 in Toulouse, France.
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Overview

  • Stage 12 from Auch to Hautacam featured multiple categorized climbs, including a decisive Category 1 ascent that shaped the general classification.
  • Defending champion Tadej Pogačar broke clear on the final climb to claim time gains over his rivals and entered Friday’s individual time trial with the yellow jersey intact.
  • Contenders such as Remco Evenepoel and Ben Healy will target Friday’s 6.8-mile individual time trial from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes to claw back time.
  • This year’s 21-stage route runs entirely within France, looping through the Pyrenees and Alps before concluding on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on July 27.
  • U.K. audiences are watching the final free-to-air Tour on ITV4 and ITVX before rights shift to TNT Sports and Discovery+ next year, while U.S. viewers can follow live coverage on NBC and Peacock.