Peloton Starts Longest Stage in French Mountains
The Tour de France cycling race started several stages with different weather conditions. One stage was very long, and another might be the last sprint of the race. The riders faced challenging climbs in the Vosges mountains.
The cycling race began with a long stage on Friday, covering 205.8 kilometers. The twelfth stage had a chance of a sprint finish because there were no difficult hills. Wednesday’s eleventh stage was delayed due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. The riders faced cool temperatures, around 33 to 36 degrees Celsius. The fourteenth stage started after a rainstorm and included three climbs in the Vosges mountains, making it more difficult than the previous day.
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Highlights
Longest Tour Stage
The 13th stage of the Tour de France was 205.8 kilometers long.
Potential Final Sprint
The twelfth stage may be the last sprint of the Tour de France.
Rainy Start to Stage Eleven
The eleventh stage began with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Mountain Stage in Vosges
The Tour de France team started the fourteenth stage in the Vosges mountains.
Challenging Route Ahead
The route includes three climbs of the first category, including Col du Haag.