The high mountain moved the Tour de France 2022 once more this Wednesday and there were some important changes in the general classification. Additionally, runner Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) became the new race leader.
After a very tough stage between Albertville and the Col du Granon Serre Chevalier, the Dane attacked Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates) in the last port and got his first victory in the Big loop, which will end on July 24.
Nairo Quintana (Arkéa Samsic), for his part, he once more made a tremendous fraction in the high mountains and took out all his caste in the Chevalier, attacking from afar and crossing the finish line in second position.
The boyacense is still the best Colombian in the gala round and got into the top 5 of the individual classification. Likewise, he took time from some of his direct rivals such as Neilson Powless (EF Education) and Thomas Pidcock (Ineos Team).
Despite suffering on the first climbs of the day and losing time, the coffee ‘beetle’ recovered and caught up with the pack of favourites. Likewise, he was the first to move the race on the last climb with an explosive change of pace.
The stage also showed the superiority of the Jumbo-Visma over the depleted UAE Emirates of Pogacar, whose desire to respond to all the attacks in the mountains took its toll on the tough Granon, for which they ended up losing the leader’s yellow jersey.
“I was attacked by the Jumbo-Visma team, they played well today. Tactically they did a very good job. On the last climb, it was difficult. But we’ll see tomorrow, I want revenge. The Tour is not over! the Slovenian pointed out.
This Thursday the 12th fraction of the gala round will take place between the towns of Briancon and Alpe D’Huez. The day will have 165 kilometers and will have three mountain passes out of category.
General classification of the Tour de France 2022 following stage 11
1. Jonas VINGEGAARD (JUMBO – VISMA) – 41h 29′ 59′’
2. Romain Bardet (TEAM DSM) – 2:16
3. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) – 2:22
4. Geraint Thomas (INEOS Grenadiers) – 2:26
5. Nairo Quintana (Team Arkéa Samsic) – 2:37
Classification stage 11
1. Jonas VINGEGAARD (JUMBO – VISMA) – 04h 18′ 02′’
2. Nairo QUINTANA (TEAM ARKEA – SAMSIC) – + 00h 00′ 59′’
3. Romain BARDET (TEAM DSM) – + 00h 01′ 10′’
4. G. THOMAS (INEOS GRENADIERS) – + 00h 01′ 38′’
5. D. GAUDU (GROUPAMA – FDJ) – + 00h 02′ 04′’
The twelfth day of the Tour de France 2022 can be seen this Thursday, July 14, live from 7:00 am on ESPN and from 8:40 am on Caracol Television. Likewise, SEMANA will have all the information regarding what happens during and following the fraction.
