Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Abrahamsen
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Pogačar, the three-time champion, crashed with 2.4 miles remaining after hitting the wheel of Tobias Johannessen in front.
After a wild start to the 2025 Tour de France, which has seen crashes and crosswinds cause havoc in the peloton to go with some sensation racing and memorable wins, the race arrives in Toulouse for a lumpy 157km route which could suit the sprinters or a determined breakaway.
The 2025 Tour de France returns to action with a short Stage 11 on Wednesday after a well-earned rest day. The riders will take on a 156.8-kilometer loop that begins and ends in Toulouse, located in southwestern France. With fresh legs, tight roads, and steep climbs in the finale, Stage 11 is primed for fireworks from the start.
With around 4km left in the stage, Tadej Pogačar was clipped by a passing rider, creating a single rider crash. Luckily, Pogačar avoided hitting his head and was able to get back on his feet fairly quickly. This could have been a more serious situation if the crash had played out differently.
Tour de France stage 11. 16:20, Luke Baker. 9km to go: Lotto-Dstny and Soudal-Quickstep taking turns leading the peloton at the moment, they’ve both done a decent stint on the front.
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