Tour de France stage 11: Pogacar crashes but peloton waits, Abrahamsen wins from breakaway, Healy defends yellow
Published on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 6:35 am
The 2025 Tour de France delivered another day of compelling drama and sporting integrity on Stage 11, a 157-kilometer loop around the historic city of Toulouse. While the day culminated in a triumphant solo victory for Jonas Abrahamsen of Uno-X Mobility from a tenacious breakaway, the defining moment arguably occurred behind him, when the peloton, led by the yellow jersey group, paused out of respect after a high-speed crash involving two-time champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates). This display of sportsmanship underscored the unique spirit of the Grand Tour, even as the race's competitive narrative continued to unfold.
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From the flag dropthe stage was primed for a breakawaythe rolling terrain around Toulouse offering ample opportunity for opportunistic riders. A strong group of sevenincluding Abrahamsenquickly established a significant advantage. The pelotonseemingly content to let the day's honours go up the roadmaintained a steady tempoallowing the gap to swell to over eight minutes at one point. As the kilometers ticked downthe breakaway splinteredwith Abrahamsen launching a perfectly timed attack in the final 15 kilometers. His powerful surge left his companions strugglingand the Norwegian rode a flawless technical descent and flat run-
Source: theathleticuk
