Stage 12 of the Tour features a challenging route with four categorized climbs: the category-four Cote de Labatmale, category-one Col du Soulour, category-two Col des Borderes, and the difficult Hautacam. The first 11 stages have been rigorous for participants, but this stage indicates a turning point in the race. Speculation surrounds riders' strategies, particularly focusing on Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar. Pogacar's team faces challenges due to the loss of key support but anticipates dramatic developments during the climb to Hautacam, historically a significant stage.
Today's route features four categorized climbs: the category-four Cote de Labatmale, the category-one Col du Soulour, the category-two Col des Borderes, and the challenging Hautacam.
The first 11 stages have been both punishing for riders and complex for fans, but stage 12 is where the race truly begins.
Key questions for stage 12 revolve around potential breakaway strategies, ambitious riders, and how Tadej Pogacar's team will manage without Joao Almeida.
The stage promises surprises and high drama, especially with Jonas Vingegaard aiming for victory at Hautacam, where he excelled in 2022.
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