The final stage of the Tour de France was marked by a series of twists and turns, including a spectacular fall by Primoz Roglic, one of the favorites of the competition, just 12 kilometers from the finish. This mishap resulted in a loss of more than two minutes for Roglic, relegating him to sixth place in the general classification.
The peloton also witnessed an exceptional performance from Biniam Girmay, who took his third consecutive victory on this stage. Thanks to his victory in the sprint, Girmay consolidated his position at the top of the ranking for the green jersey for the best sprinter.
Despite Roglic’s unfortunate incident, title holder Tadej Pogacar retained his yellow jersey, ahead of his closest competitors, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard. Pogacar expressed his sadness following the fall of his fellow Slovenian, hoping that he will recover quickly and be able to return to victory.
The loss of Roglic threw the final preparations for the final sprint into disarray, while other contenders such as Matthieu Van der Poel also encountered difficulties. However, Girmay was able to capitalize on the opportunity, strategically positioning himself in the peloton to claim another impressive victory.
This new stage of the Tour de France has once again demonstrated the harshness and unpredictability of this legendary competition, where the slightest error can be costly. Cycling fans around the world are left hanging on the riders’ performances as the race continues its route through the magnificent landscapes of France.
At the end of this eventful 12th stage, eyes now turn to the next stage, which still promises its share of surprises and challenges for the runners. Stay tuned to follow the evolution of this thrilling competition and find out who will win the final victory at the end of this epic Tour de France.