Tour de France Tour de France 2025 Stage 13: Loudenvielle – Peyragudes (10.9k, ITT)

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Here's the setup Vingegaard used during the recon this morning. I guess it's likely to be the same for the race - there's not much point in stripping off the paint for the recon only, at least.

 

[YavorD]

Thanks god the White jersey is under 25 so we can have a nice battle for something at least.

If it was under 23, we wouldn't even have that.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Thanks god the White jersey is under 25 so we can have a nice battle for something at least.

If it was under 23, we wouldn't even have that.

If it was under 23, a grand total of 14 riders would have been eligible, instead of the 47 it is now. This is a big part of the reason why I don't think it makes sense to change the age requirements for the white jersey.

 

[Ulle97]

Yeah, that was my thinking except, no way Vinge ships a minute, I think Chamrousse was longer, wasn't it?

It was. Chamrousse is a much longer and harder climb than Peyragudes.

I think that ITT was 30km long. With the climb itself of 18k at 7.5%.

 

[Squire]

Pogi will be the obvious winner pushing 0.5 w/kg more than the second but I can see Remco and Lipo beating Vingegaard.

I think Vingegaard's demise is slightly exaggerated. For a long time yesterday he was almost a minute ahead of the other GC guys. Think it was just a slight case of O'Connor syndrome and that he'll be somewhat comfortably clear of the rest today.

 

[Didinho]

The Yatessessess both setting a pacing plan could end up top 5 for the stage maybe.

 

[peterfin]

Remco uses his TT bike with a bit higher position of the steer for easier breathing during the climb.

 

[topcat]

Poll for how much Remco will win by?
I say > 1 min but < 2 mins. (Pog will be tired and the poison ivy on his left arm will affect him.)

 

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via TV2.dk. Pogi indeed did a recon in May, though (on the road bike)

 

[Red Rick]

If it was under 23, a grand total of 14 riders would have been eligible, instead of the 47 it is now. This is a big part of the reason why I don't think it makes sense to change the age requirements for the white jersey.

First time in how long it's competitive? And even then it's the exact same as the battle for 3rd.

I would rather get rid entirely and replace it with an intergiro style jersey that actually affects the race and even puts some spice in flat stage meme breaks.

 

[solo80k]

Pog
+ 0:40 Lipowitz
+ 0:55 Jonas
+ 1:30 Remco

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

via TV2.dk. Pogi indeed did a recon in May, though (on the road bike)

According to ES only 6 riders did a recon to the top today. Vingegaard and Lipowitz among them, both on a TT bike according to ES.

The coffee episode reminds me of Froomeys obsession with Contador having a social life and doing coffee breaks and stuff, while he was of course training like a madman, never drinking coffee.

 

[dobrien]

I think Vingegaard's demise is slightly exaggerated. For a long time yesterday he was almost a minute ahead of the other GC guys. Think it was just a slight case of O'Connor syndrome and that he'll be somewhat comfortably clear of the rest today.

I hope you're right but I don't know; he looked like Death himself coming over the line yesterday, he went really really deep it seems. Trying to stay with Pog's initial attack just killed him; Lipo on the other hand had some real forward momentum on the climb and seemed a lot fresher afterwards. Remco, don't know about him, we'll see. I know I'm going against the grain but I'm kind of glad this is a short TT given yesterday and what is to come tomorrow.

 

[dobrien]

Pog
+ 0:40 Lipowitz
+ 0:55 Jonas
+ 1:30 Remco

This would not be surprising to me but I'm really hoping Remco isn't that far off.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

At least it's an ITT so Pog can't monopolise so much camera time.
Did I blink or did the TV miss Roglic finish yesterday?

 

[SHAD0W93]

At least it's an ITT so Pog can't monopolise so much camera time.
Did I blink or did the TV miss Roglic finish yesterday?

Roglic was shown on the finish line camera coming up and that was it really. Didn’t even really see much of him on the climb especially after Lipo left.

 

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Roglic was shown on the finish line camera coming up and that was it really. Didn’t even really see much of him on the climb especially after Lipo left.

I was clicking through the moto cameras a bit yesterday (available online via the French broadcaster), and Vauquelin and Remco only caught him inside the final ~km. So he must have been pretty empty in the end to still lose that much.

 

[Danskebjerge]

Are the fans and the media genuinely surprised about what Pogacar did yesterday, or is it just the usual ritual?

 

[Red Rick]

At least it's an ITT so Pog can't monopolise so much camera time.
Did I blink or did the TV miss Roglic finish yesterday?

They didn't show him between him being with Johanessen and then him finishing 35s after Evenepoel somehow

 

[Red Rick]

Are the fans and the media genuinely surprised about what Pogacar did yesterday, or is it just the usual ritual?

Honestly the main story should by how *** Vingegaard was.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

Are the fans and the media genuinely surprised about what Pogacar did yesterday, or is it just the usual ritual?

Because he crashed, and because Vingegaard did well against him on the hills. But mostly because of hopium side effects I wager.

 

[Red Rick]

So the jury adapted the time limit to 40% already?

Why are they being so pathetic again

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

So the jury adapted the time limit to 40% already?

Why are they being so pathetic again

Didn't bother to calculate it myself, but Bengsch on German ES said the old time limit, expecting a 22min winner time, would be 7 minutes. I guess that would put way to many riders in jeopardy for their taste.

 

[Schultz0620]

Day two of crash for Pog, taking more edge off - Another rubbish sleep, they add up. Jonas is at his worst climbing level in years and after a shocking flat TT I don't think this stage will go well for him.

Pog still to win, but not crazy, and who will get second will be interesting.

Any ideas for Jonas' performance this year? He's clearly an immense talent who isn't himself right now.

 

[Heston]

Not sure this is long enough for Lipowitz diesel engine.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Gall in the top 5 today.