13:10 – Fictitious start!
The fictitious start of the 14th stage of the Tour de France has begun! The riders will cover a little over seven kilometers before the real start.
13:05 – What tactic for Pogacar?
While the fictitious departure is delayed by a few minutes, Tadej Pogacar will be the man to watch today. Leader of the general classification, the Slovenian will have the opportunity to stun the Tour de France if he decides to attack. He could also wait for attacks from Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard.
13:00 – Five minutes
In five minutes, the fictitious start of the 14th stage of the 2024 Tour de France will be given in Pau.
12:50 – Reminder of the rules
While the legendary Col du Tourmalet is on the program for the 14th stage of the 2024 Tour de France, many supporters are expected on the climb. The management of the Grande Boucle has published a reminder of the rules so as not to destabilize the riders.
12:30 – Capiot very present
Victim of a violent fall less than a kilometer from the finish of the 13th stage of the Tour de France after being hit by his compatriot Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny), Amaury Capiot will be present this Saturday at the start of the 14th stage.
12:10 – Pidcock gives up!
Less than two hours before the start of stage 14 of the Tour de France in Pau, Team INEOS Grenadiers announced that one of its headliners, Tom Pidcock, was leaving the Tour de France due to symptoms of Covid-19.
A disappointed Tom Pidcock will not line up for stage 14 of the Tour de France today.
Tom is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 and under advice from our medical team will now return home to recover. pic.twitter.com/tFRhhG9hrW
— INEOS Grenadiers (@INEOSGrenadiers) July 13, 2024
11:50 – Pogacar to stun the Tour?
Impressive during the first week where he notably seized the yellow jersey in the Galibier during the 4th stage, Tadej Pogacar can knock out the competition this Saturday. 2nd and 3rd in the 2024 Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard will have to work hard today to destabilize the stage favorite and hope to make up time in the general classification.
11:30 – Schedules
For this 14th stage between Pau and Saint-Lary-Soulan, the fictitious start will be given at 1:05 p.m. before a real start at 1:20 p.m. The finish of the stage is scheduled for 5:17 p.m.
11:10 – Rankings update
After the 13th stage won by Jasper Philipsen, a quick update on the various classifications of the Tour de France:
10:50 – The high mountain is back!
This Saturday, the riders will have a date with three listed climbs including two hors catégorie passes: the Col du Tourmalet (19 km at 7.4%), which will be climbed for the 62nd time in the history of the Grande Boucle, and the Pla d’Adet (10.6 km at 7.9%) which will be decisive. Between the two climbs, the Hourquette d’Ancizan (8.2 km at 5.1%), a second category pass, could cause gaps at the front or give some people ideas for an attack.
10:30 – Hello everyone!
Welcome everyone to follow live commentary on the 14th stage of the Tour de France 2024 between Pau and Saint-Lary-Soulan.