Stage 13 of the Tour de France features an individual time trial (ITT) from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes, covering 11km. The route includes 3km of flat terrain followed by an 8km uphill climb with a steep final kilometre at 16%. Tadej Pogacar leads the General Classification with a 2-minute 10-second advantage over second-place Jonas Vingegaard. This stage is crucial for the GC contenders, as their performances will significantly impact their chances for overall victory in Paris. Other notable riders in contention include Florian Lipowitz and young cyclist Oscar Onley.
Matteo Vercher from TotalEnergies initiated today's mountain time trial, marking the first such event in 21 years. This ITT is located between Loudenvielle and Peyragudes, covering 11km.
The stage features a challenging profile: 3km of flat road followed by an 8km uphill climb culminating in a steep final kilometre at a 16% gradient. This is critical for GC contenders.
Tadej Pogacar leads with a 2-minute 10-second gap over Jonas Vingegaard. Today's stage is pivotal for these two, as they vie for overall victory.
Alongside Pogacar and Vingegaard, other competitors include Florian Lipowitz, Tobias Halland Johannessen, and young racer Oscar Onley, all positioned to capitalize on this ITT.
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