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The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Tadej Pogacar storms back into yellow jersey with stunning stage 12 victory

The defending champion proved he was a class above the rest with a dominant 12km solo win on the Hautacam climb

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

'He didn't break, but you expect a little bit more' - Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France bid takes a hit on stage 12 to Hautacam but Belgian salvages podium hopes

Belgian dropped midway up category 1 ascent with 55km to finish in Hautacam, claws his way back but then loses touch on final climb

Cycling News · Jul 17, 2025

Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 result and standings as Tadej Pogacar soars to victory on Hautacam

Tadej Pogacar demolished his rivals to storm back into the lead of the Tour de France with his 20th career stage win

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

'Hautacam is probably the hardest climb in the Pyrenees' – Dan Martin predicts major fireworks in opening Tour de France mountain stage

Long wait for mountains will make this year's climbing much tougher, says former Tour stage winner

Cycling News · Jul 17, 2025

Tour de France stage 12 preview: Route map, profile and start time on blockbuster day of climbing as race enters Pyrenees

After an opening week of skirmishes expect battle to seriously commence among the GC contenders today as the race hits the mountains

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Should the Tour de France have waited for Tadej Pogačar after his stage 11 crash?

The world champion crashed in the closing kilometres and was immediately distanced.

Cycling Weekly · Jul 16, 2025

Abrahamsen Wins Tour De France Stage As Pogacar Survives Scare

Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar emerged largely unscathed despite crashing 4km from the line.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025

'That was Ben' - EF Education-EasyPost say decision to slow peloton after Tadej Pogačar crashed taken by Tour de France leader Ben Healy

Team manager Jonathan Vaughters praises Irishman for fair play decision

Cycling News · Jul 16, 2025

A protester, a crash and a near-miss for Jayco at Tour

Leader Tadej Pogacar took a tumble but survived a tough day while Aussie team Jayco AlUla got pipped agonisingly for their first win of the 2025 Tour de France.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025