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Rest before the final push

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Tour de France peloton is taking its second rest day in the French Alps before the final stages of the race.
  • The upcoming stages include a time trial near Lake Geneva and three challenging Alpine stages, culminating in a notoriously difficult Alpe d'Huez finish.
  • The race appears dominated by Tadej Pogacar, but the final podium positions for his companions are yet to be decided.

The Tour de France peloton is enjoying its second and final rest day, nestled in the foothills of the French Alps. This pause comes as the race prepares for its decisive final week, which promises to be a dramatic conclusion to this year's competition.

The decisive phase begins Tuesday with a time trial along the shores of Lake Geneva, featuring a second-category climb. Following this test against the clock, riders will face a transitional stage before the ultimate challenge: three grueling Alpine stages. The penultimate day's stage, ending atop the legendary Alpe d'Huez, has been described by race director Christian Prudhomme as the most difficult in the Tour's history.

While Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar seems firmly in control of the overall classification, the battle for the remaining podium spots is far from over. The remaining stages offer ample opportunity for significant shifts in the general classification, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.

the most difficult stage in history

— Christian PrudhommeRace director Christian Prudhomme's description of the final Alpe d'Huez stage.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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