Stage 14 — Pau > Luchon-Superbagnères¶
Stage Profile and Strategy¶
- Terrain: Queen stage of the Pyrenees with multiple HC climbs including Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aspin, and finish at Luchon-Superbagnères.
- Race Narrative:
- Early: Long valley approach, early breakaway expected.
- Mid: Tourmalet and Aspin will thin the field significantly.
- Finale: Final climb to Luchon-Superbagnères decides the stage.
- Sporting Stakes: Massive time gaps possible, stage win and GC battle, KOM classification crucial.
Stage Report¶
🚴 Stage 14 Ride Options¶
🏆 Breakaway Mode (60m @ FTP 128)¶
"Attack early, fight for KOM points, survive the Pyrenean marathon!"
- 5m @ 96W (75%) [Controlled warm-up]
- 8m @ 122W (95%) [Early breakaway attack, maximum intensity]
- 15m @ 115W (90%) [Sustained tempo to Tourmalet, IF target]
- 12m @ 118W (92%) [Col du Tourmalet KOM battle]
- 2m @ 102W (80%) [Brief transition]
- 10m @ 115W (90%) [Col d'Aspin sustained effort]
- 2m @ 102W (80%) [Valley approach]
- 6m @ 118W (92%) [Luchon-Superbagnères final climb]
🦺 GC Mode (60m @ FTP 128)¶
"Survive the climbs, stay with the main group, limit losses on this monster stage."
- 5m @ 77W (60%) [Controlled start]
- 10m @ 83W (65%) [Steady peloton tempo]
- 12m @ 87W (68%) [Approaching Tourmalet]
- 12m @ 96W (75%) [Tourmalet - GC group survival]
- 3m @ 77W (60%) [Descent recovery]
- 8m @ 90W (70%) [Aspin steady effort]
- 2m @ 80W (62%) [Valley transition]
- 8m @ 99W (77%) [Luchon-Superbagnères - respond to attacks]