{"id":298,"date":"2025-05-01T13:24:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T11:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?p=298"},"modified":"2025-05-01T13:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T11:55:10","slug":"winning-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/es\/winning-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Crushing the Alps: White Jersey Winning Strategies for Mountain Stages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re under 25. You\u2019ve got legs full of ambition, lungs like bellows, and a shot at one of cycling\u2019s biggest breakouts. But how do you actually win the White Jersey?<br><br>Let\u2019s break down the blueprint.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a923a7-e9\">White Jersey Strategies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey strategies requires a combination of endurance, consistency, and smart tactics. Winning it, is no easy feat. Here\u2019s what it takes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong Climbing Skills<\/strong> \u2013 The Tour de France is won in the mountains, and the White Jersey strategies is no different. A strong climber has the best chance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Trial Strength<\/strong> \u2013 Many young riders struggle in time trials, so improving this discipline can be a game-changer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Support<\/strong> \u2013 A well-structured team can make a huge difference, helping their young rider avoid unnecessary energy expenditure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding Crashes<\/strong> \u2013 Young riders often take risks, but staying safe is key to a consistent performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy Conservation<\/strong> \u2013 Smart pacing and knowing when to attack or hold back is crucial in a three-week race.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the basics you need to ride Tour de Frace \u2014 but the real game is won in those razor-edge moments mid-race. In this guide, we\u2019ll uncover the pro moves, mountain tactics, rival mind games, plus real case studies and inspiring past victories.<br><br>Let&#8217;s start hunting for the white!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_03481e-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_03481e-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_03481e-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_03481e-89\"]{font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_03481e-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_03481e-89\">\ud83e\udde9 1. Be a GC Contender or Ride with One<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most White Jersey winners are already gunning for Yellow. If not? They\u2019re shadowing a teammate who is.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:750px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_e08387-f2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_a2536c-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_a2536c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_a2536c-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_a6f804-bd{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a6f804-bd th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a6f804-bd caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a6f804-bd td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a6f804-bd tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a6f804-bd tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_a6f804-bd{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a6f804-bd tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_a6f804-bd wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_a6f804-bd\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_50c4da-5b{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_50c4da-5b\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_88c4d0-07\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rider<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_da9927-72\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9fb72a-46\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_616b4a-82\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Yellow Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_626b8d-57{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_626b8d-57\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_dee265-b7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_801d18-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">2020<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_06c743-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd47 1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_00059f-53\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd47 1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_df3af5-2a{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_df3af5-2a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_0fe530-84\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Egan Bernal<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7fca68-c6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">2019<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8f3ea8-1c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd47 1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_08aaae-9e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd47 1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_6f99ac-65{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_6f99ac-65\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_4d2cb1-d4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Andy Schleck<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_56761d-25\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">2010<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c266c3-21\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd47 1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8b9b04-50\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd48 2nd<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_5ff0e3-a1{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_5ff0e3-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_5ff0e3-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_b3e58a-59\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8a01a8-58\">\ud83d\udca1 Strategy: Ride for GC. White comes naturally when you&#8217;re hanging with the elite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_a2638d-c0 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_a2638d-c0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_a2638d-c0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_a2638d-c0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_298dc6-ea\">\ud83e\uddd7 2. Survive the Mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climbers dominate the White Jersey \u2014 sprinters don\u2019t stand a chance. Surviving the Alps and Pyrenees is <em>non-negotiable<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:750px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_4f7512-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_659bc9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_659bc9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_659bc9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_659bc9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_659bc9-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_659bc9-1a > 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0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_6774a0-ba tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_6774a0-ba tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_6774a0-ba{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_6774a0-ba tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_6774a0-ba wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_6774a0-ba\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_0343ce-15{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_0343ce-15\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_54e52a-83\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Type<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_b6fa2a-a3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Skill Needed<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c556df-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey Impact<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_87440e-4a{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_87440e-4a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d905a0-90\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">High-Mountain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9ff459-4e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climbing &amp; endurance<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_26f10b-12\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udde8 Make or break<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_b998b2-0f{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_b998b2-0f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_34a6d4-52\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Time Trial<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c40f57-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">TT efficiency<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c663ce-38\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Holds gaps<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_c67519-7c{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_c67519-7c\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_048bf1-99\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Flat Sprint Days<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_b09fc9-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Peloton positioning<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8dddcf-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude34 Stay safe, recover<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_20c107-16 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_ddade1-fc:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_ddade1-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_ddade1-fc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8330f8-50\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8330f8-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8330f8-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8330f8-50\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8330f8-50\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_8330f8-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8330f8-50\">\ud83c\udf92 You\u2019re not here to win sprints \u2014 just don&#8217;t crash. Save those legs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_7a7f98-57 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_7a7f98-57 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_7a7f98-57 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_7a7f98-57\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_89519b-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_89519b-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_89519b-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_89519b-f6\"]{padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_89519b-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_89519b-f6\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f 3. Know Your Rivals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you&#8217;re not targeting Yellow, know who&#8217;s in your White-age bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:750px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_a4a3d2-96 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_7e449b-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_7e449b-0f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_d7e4fc-4a{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_d7e4fc-4a{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_d7e4fc-4a wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_d7e4fc-4a\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_27558c-df{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_27558c-df\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c2f7f1-47\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Notable U25s for 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_6804a2-87\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Strengths<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_26cdab-f7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Weaknesses<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_2edfc7-ba{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_2edfc7-ba\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c868a8-61\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Juan Ayuso<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c3c017-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">TT &amp; climbing mix<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_4a2147-4e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Lacks aggression<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_1ea6f5-56{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_1ea6f5-56\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9cb180-12\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cian Uijtdebroeks<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f1d6d1-6f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Steady climber<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_156d1c-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Needs team support<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_abe8ec-de{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_abe8ec-de\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f84c24-a0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Romain Gr\u00e9goire<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_abb936-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Punchy finisher<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_a523c3-24\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Unproven in 3-week GC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_48ccb6-97{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_48ccb6-97\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f0fbdf-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Thymen Arensman<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_6d6ff7-b8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">All-rounder<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9b3a59-b9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Risk of domestique duty<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_03b8f8-98 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_8727e9-be, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_8727e9-be:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_8727e9-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_8727e9-be\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fbaf42-24\">\ud83e\udde0 Tip: It&#8217;s a long Tour. Know when to attack and when to defend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_a331f8-e7 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_a331f8-e7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_a331f8-e7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_a331f8-e7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d5924e-cf\">\ud83e\uddf1 4. Build a Team Around Your Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Younger GC hopefuls thrive with solid domestiques. No one wins the White alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:550px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_4f8d7e-18 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_0e4799-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_0e4799-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_0e4799-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_4a34f0-3d{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_4a34f0-3d th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_4a34f0-3d caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_4a34f0-3d td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Domestique Role<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_267313-76\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Example Duties<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_05b637-d1{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_05b637-d1\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7fcaed-99\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climbing Support<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ba049b-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pacing on long ascents<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_0d9cc7-b5{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_0d9cc7-b5\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_182ba0-2f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Flat Day Bodyguard<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ff1b15-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Keep leader safe from wind\/crashes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_e529d5-4a{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_e529d5-4a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ded5c5-1d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Bottle Service \ud83d\udeb0<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d0c20e-a1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Literally \u2014 hydration matters!<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_384de9-5a .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_384de9-5a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_384de9-5a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_384de9-5a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_32fe67-91\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_32fe67-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_32fe67-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_32fe67-91\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_32fe67-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_32fe67-91\">\ud83d\udcda 5. Case Study: Tadej Poga\u010dar (2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s dissect the ultimate White Jersey heist \u2014 which turned into total Tour domination.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:550px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_4cc17b-d8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_c72a9a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_c72a9a-00\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_ebaa25-b7{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_ebaa25-b7 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_ebaa25-b7 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_ebaa25-b7 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_ebaa25-b7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_ebaa25-b7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_ebaa25-b7{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_ebaa25-b7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_ebaa25-b7 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_ebaa25-b7\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_60bb5f-da{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_60bb5f-da\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f344b3-45\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Element<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_94170f-56\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">How Pog Used It<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_9e8e5d-41{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_9e8e5d-41\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_b37471-36\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Time Trials<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_5ec65c-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Crushed the final TT (Stage 20)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_b66c92-d8{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_b66c92-d8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3b8b08-ac\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mountains<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_122b69-b5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Hung with the best, attacked late<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_156d31-2d{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_156d31-2d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e4ecdb-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Consistency<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c58ec5-c3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Never cracked \u2014 always present<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_1f43a6-db{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_1f43a6-db\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f5a78a-18\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mental Edge<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d2cfe5-29\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Took risks when others hesitated<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_7cca79-7a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_8629b2-3f:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_8629b2-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_8629b2-3f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d94d40-85\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d94d40-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d94d40-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d94d40-85\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d94d40-85\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_d94d40-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d94d40-85\">\ud83c\udfac That final time trial? Legend status unlocked.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce\"]{font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d5e87-ce\">\u2705 Final Checklist to Target White<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:550px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_3911aa-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_69d7ff-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_69d7ff-84\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_945951-2c{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_945951-2c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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kb-table298_945951-2c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_f076f5-3c{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_f076f5-3c\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7e5d55-b5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0d Requirement<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_2d6a80-50\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Must-Have<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_a788aa-3d{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_a788aa-3d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9c8f18-e4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Age under 25 on Jan 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_5202f6-dd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_648ca7-ac{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_648ca7-ac\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8a3323-de\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">GC-level endurance<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7383b1-f6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_20023a-0d{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_20023a-0d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_65d0c5-98\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Strong mountain legs<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3cfb3d-5c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_b7add8-15{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_b7add8-15\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ea247f-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Reliable team support<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_55928a-e3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_4de961-2b{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_4de961-2b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_4e2ad0-47\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mental focus for 3 weeks<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3e7af0-17\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_1fcd8a-98 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_1fcd8a-98 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_1fcd8a-98 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_1fcd8a-98\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_44b34f-f9\">\u26f0\ufe0f Famous Climbs That Define the White Jersey Strategies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To win the White Jersey, it&#8217;s not just about surviving; it&#8217;s about thriving on the climbs that test both your physical and mental limits. In 2025, these are the climbs where the battle for the White will be won \u2014 or lost.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_4d1e71-e8\">1. <strong>Col du Tourmalet (High Mountains)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most iconic climbs in the Tour, Tourmalet isn\u2019t just about the grade; it\u2019s about <em>surviving<\/em>. It\u2019s a mountain that has seen countless GC battles, and the young guns who can conquer it will send a loud message about their White Jersey ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_f68f4c-3f{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_f68f4c-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_f68f4c-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_f68f4c-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_f68f4c-3f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_f68f4c-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_68689d-e3 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_68689d-e3 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_68689d-e3{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_68689d-e3 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_68689d-e3 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_68689d-e3\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_050395-31{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_050395-31\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f6a4b5-86\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8d6ba2-f0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Distance (km)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_bd5572-5b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Average Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_205d3c-8c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Elevation Gain (m)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_84baad-cb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment in 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_d38882-10{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_d38882-10\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f30a42-d6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Tourmalet<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_bf08be-52\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">19.0<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_246be6-63\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">7.4%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_697233-7e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1,400<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_4e2907-9c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Final HC ascent, last chance for GC time gaps<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_0505ec-7a{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_0505ec-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_0505ec-7a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_fbf301-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a29353-cf\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a29353-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a29353-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a29353-cf\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a29353-cf\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_a29353-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a29353-cf\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Riders aiming for the White need to hold steady through the climb, avoiding getting distanced by the more experienced climbers. If they can hang on, they\u2019ll gain confidence for the brutal stages ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_e0d4f6-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_e0d4f6-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_e0d4f6-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84371b-22\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84371b-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84371b-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84371b-22\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_84371b-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84371b-22\">2. <strong>Alpe d&#8217;Huez (The King of Climbs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez is the epitome of a climb where history is made. This is where the youth can prove they\u2019re ready for the big time \u2014 even if the older riders try to impose their dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_00c6e5-7f{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_00c6e5-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_00c6e5-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_00c6e5-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_00c6e5-7f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_00c6e5-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and 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class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_cb436e-c5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Distance (km)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ff2de4-8c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Average Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_0bd7af-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Elevation Gain (m)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_24ddfb-09\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment in 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_d72bfa-36{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_d72bfa-36\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_6f5832-0d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_873d4e-00\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">13.8<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_cf6841-f9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">8.1%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3eb257-67\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1,120<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_97426c-74\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Final HC ascent, last chance for GC time gaps<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_e087cf-0e{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_e087cf-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_e087cf-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_e087cf-0e > 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_c7c7f5-bd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1cb8ae-f0\">\ud83d\udeb4 <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: For young riders chasing the White Jersey, this is an opportunity to prove their endurance and tactical nous. They need to climb with patience, not too early in the stage but with enough fire to pick off rivals later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_de261a-b3 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_de261a-b3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_de261a-b3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d7289a-20\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d7289a-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d7289a-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d7289a-20\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_d7289a-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d7289a-20\">3. <strong>Col du Galibier (The Giant)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galibier is a brutal test of a rider\u2019s willpower. The climb is long and relentless, often taken at high altitude \u2014 where even the most seasoned riders feel the pinch. For younger riders in the White Jersey race, surviving this one is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_8c65e2-ea alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_edaed9-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_edaed9-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_edaed9-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_2b5c4c-3e{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_2b5c4c-3e{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_2b5c4c-3e wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_2b5c4c-3e\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_466fba-60{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_466fba-60\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_b2d272-86\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_df9ad7-9b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Distance (km)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d7bb4f-6e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Average Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8f2cc8-1e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Elevation Gain (m)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9a42e6-c1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment in 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_456837-9d{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_456837-9d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_2c39f6-35\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Galibier<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e6a9ce-45\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">18.1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8feda7-1e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">6.9%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_eae8af-c0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1,250<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_618206-e8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Early Tour leg with high altitude<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_62351b-6e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_0671ab-47, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_0671ab-47:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_0671ab-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_0671ab-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_97dd80-db\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_97dd80-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_97dd80-db\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_97dd80-db\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_97dd80-db\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_97dd80-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_97dd80-db\">\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Tactics here are all about pacing. Young riders must hang with the pack, conserve energy, and push in the final kilometers when others might start cracking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_6c1623-39 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_6c1623-39 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_6c1623-39\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_b883c4-77\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_b883c4-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_b883c4-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_b883c4-77\"]{font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_b883c4-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_b883c4-77\">4. <strong>Mont Ventoux (The Giant of Provence)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mont Ventoux is a climb of legend, notorious for its sheer length and unforgiving conditions. The wind, the heat, and the steep gradients will break anyone who isn\u2019t prepared. For young White Jersey contenders, this is their stage to shine \u2014 or crumble.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_9f90a5-2e{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_9f90a5-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_9f90a5-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_9f90a5-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_9f90a5-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_9f90a5-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_4ac53a-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_4ac53a-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_4ac53a-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_4ac53a-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_4ac53a-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_fbf524-4d{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_fbf524-4d th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_fbf524-4d caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_fbf524-4d td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_fbf524-4d tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_fbf524-4d tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_fbf524-4d{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_fbf524-4d tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_fbf524-4d wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_fbf524-4d\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_11d421-ee{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_11d421-ee\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_41c710-61\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8c99c2-d6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Distance (km)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e5286c-68\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Average Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c291c0-86\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Elevation Gain (m)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_6fcb60-a9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment in 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_b2b21c-50{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_b2b21c-50\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f1ed86-0c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mont Ventoux<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_735e20-1f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">21.8<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7ac8b7-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">7.7%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ca31fc-90\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1,617<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_050869-9f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mid-Tour turning point<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_25cc2d-4d{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_25cc2d-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_25cc2d-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_25cc2d-4d > 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_e85aa4-86\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_894ce0-b4\">\ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Tactics on Ventoux are all about stamina. Young riders should aim to stay with the front group, but not blow themselves up too early. It\u2019s a true test of endurance, so keeping a cool head is just as important as physical fitness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_c80e37-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_c80e37-1e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_c80e37-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_c80e37-1e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_477207-0e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_477207-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_477207-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_477207-0e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_477207-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_477207-0e\">5. <strong>Col d&#8217;Izoard (The Iconic Test)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Izoard is often a decisive stage. It\u2019s not just about climbing, but also about maintaining your position in the peloton. Riders who can handle the high speeds, aggressive attacks, and steep slopes are often the ones who stay in the fight for the White Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_dfaa1b-c8{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_dfaa1b-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_dfaa1b-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_dfaa1b-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_dfaa1b-c8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_dfaa1b-c8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all 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class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_110b22-e5\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e7e1e8-0a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f9fc42-19\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Distance (km)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_907100-88\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Average Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e0a450-34\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Elevation Gain (m)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d4fbdd-88\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment in 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_9f8474-a6{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row 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class=\"kt-adv-heading298_b6e1c4-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_b6e1c4-84\">\ud83c\udf04 <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Riders will have to use the early part of the climb to stay close to their rivals and conserve energy. The last stretch, with its sharp switchbacks, will be where gaps are made.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_43f915-6d .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_43f915-6d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_43f915-6d .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_43f915-6d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_876d2b-3b\">6. <strong>Stage Profiles Matter: The Mixed Terrain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the big climbs steal the spotlight, there are other stages where the GC contenders also need to be alert \u2014 and that&#8217;s where the <em>mixed<\/em> terrain stages come in. These stages typically have a combination of smaller climbs and flat sections, which offer <em>surprise results<\/em> for the White Jersey race.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_b37867-b9{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_b37867-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_b37867-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_b37867-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_b37867-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_b37867-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media 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class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Type<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_23ea9e-73\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Terrain Features<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_1db75b-cf\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Young Rider Impact<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_74e205-22{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_74e205-22\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_79c461-bb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mixed Terrain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_64de72-cf\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Short climbs + flat sections<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_6c26c7-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Riders with all-around ability shine<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_d9378a-22{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_d9378a-22\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_28bf25-9e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling Hills<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d4bd62-25\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Punchy climbs &amp; fast descents<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_90b2e7-94\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Vital to stay in the pack and time attacks<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_b77731-5b{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_b77731-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_b77731-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_f986bb-11\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_7702bb-fa\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: On mixed terrain stages, young riders need to stay active in the peloton and avoid being dropped. It\u2019s about minimizing time losses and exploiting every opportunity for a time gain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_2c861b-bc .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_2c861b-bc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_2c861b-bc .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_2c861b-bc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93\"]{font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_2e27eb-93\">\ud83e\udde9 <strong>Key Takeaways for Winning on Famous Climbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_31b7b4-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_ef8f58-2d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_a09722-e7{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a09722-e7 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a09722-e7 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a09722-e7 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a09722-e7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a09722-e7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_a09722-e7{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_a09722-e7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_a09722-e7 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_a09722-e7\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_dc4c7b-97{height:78px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_dc4c7b-97\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_afb24f-c8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Factors<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f3636e-11\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Impact on White Jersey Strategy<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_ad3907-df{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_ad3907-df\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_57bdd2-a4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climb Length<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_98872c-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Longer climbs = more potential for gaps between the pack. Young riders need to pace themselves, avoiding early blowouts.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_eaa4e1-27{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_eaa4e1-27\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9687bf-d4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Altitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9a7934-b7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">High-altitude climbs sap energy. Riders with strong acclimatization will thrive.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_2dafb4-9b{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_2dafb4-9b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_4602aa-ba\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9a00d7-39\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Wind and rain can make the climbs more treacherous. Riders need to adapt and stay focused.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_f22110-85{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_f22110-85\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8a6307-66\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tactics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f754c0-4b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Timing attacks, recovery after tough climbs, and avoiding fatigue are key to staying in the race for White Jersey.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_fc459b-33 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_fc459b-33 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_fc459b-33 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_fc459b-33\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:21px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_a1993a-d1\">\ud83c\udfc1 8. Most Iconic White Jersey Strategies &amp; Moments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From unexpected breakthroughs to heart-pounding sprints, these are the moments that make the White Jersey race legendary. It&#8217;s not just about speed and power \u2014 it&#8217;s about the heart, the grit, and the pure drama of youth battling for supremacy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fd443e-18\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fd443e-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fd443e-18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fd443e-18\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_fd443e-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fd443e-18\">1. <strong>The Rise of Egan Bernal (2019)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Egan Bernal\u2019s 2019 Tour de France victory was historic \u2014 but what makes it even more iconic was his clinching of the <strong>White Jersey<\/strong>. The Colombian made history by becoming the first South American to win the overall classification, and at just 22 years old, he also snagged the White.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_5228ab-ba alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_b5c783-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_b5c783-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_d14cf8-1f{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d14cf8-1f th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d14cf8-1f caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d14cf8-1f td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d14cf8-1f tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d14cf8-1f tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_d14cf8-1f{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_d14cf8-1f tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_d14cf8-1f wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_d14cf8-1f\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_470e29-d1{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_470e29-d1\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e49824-a3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rider<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_dbe98c-8b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c7cc76-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Age<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_a3de94-8f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_937632-bb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_11d184-1f{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_11d184-1f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8b16c9-67\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Egan Bernal<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_32dcaf-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2019<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7685e3-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">22<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_bdd684-c1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_b22e0f-df\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Clinched the White Jersey and overall victory in a dominant display of climbing skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_86632e-90{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_86632e-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_86632e-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_b68ef5-f3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_0bd0e2-68\">\ud83d\udeb4 <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Bernal\u2019s stunning victory in 2019 was a masterclass in climbing. His solid consistency throughout the race allowed him to stay ahead of rivals in both the GC and the White Jersey competition. His ability to handle all terrain was what set him apart.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_4c8774-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_4c8774-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_4c8774-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_4c8774-96\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e9d5c9-63\">2. <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Double Victory (2020)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s breakout performance in 2020 is still etched in fans&#8217; minds. Not only did he win the Yellow Jersey, but the 21-year-old Slovenian also took home the White Jersey, becoming one of the youngest riders to win the prestigious jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_19fbda-af{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_19fbda-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_19fbda-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_19fbda-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_19fbda-af > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_19fbda-af > 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td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2118db-ce tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2118db-ce tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_2118db-ce{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2118db-ce tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_2118db-ce wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_2118db-ce\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_b2888b-fa{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_b2888b-fa\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_166eb1-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rider Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_2b4631-15\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9a5aa7-41\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Age at the Start<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_690aa5-94\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_db3231-00\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_4017dc-fa{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_4017dc-fa\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_bda49f-a3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_47458a-0c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2020<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_575daf-e7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ca23e7-17\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3f8d24-5d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">A memorable performance, where Poga\u010dar shocked the world with his mountain dominance and time-trial skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_8396a5-ea{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_8396a5-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_8396a5-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_5d82bd-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_84af0a-e8\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s combination of power on the climbs and exceptional time trialing made him unbeatable. It was a total package of youth, strategy, and pure talent. His performance in 2020 is one of the most complete in Tour history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_36b598-85 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_36b598-85 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_36b598-85 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_36b598-85\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8c55d2-57\">3. <strong>Thibaut Pinot&#8217;s Heartbreak (2014)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thibaut Pinot was in the mix for both the overall win and the White Jersey in 2014. Ultimately, he finished 3rd in the overall GC, but his battle and White Jersey strategies was emotional and full of grit. In 2014, Pinot, at just 24, showed that French climbing talent was alive and well.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_d92179-31 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_845ac7-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_845ac7-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_845ac7-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_9bfbc0-54{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_9bfbc0-54 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_9bfbc0-54 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_9bfbc0-54 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_9bfbc0-54 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_9bfbc0-54 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_9bfbc0-54{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_9bfbc0-54 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_9bfbc0-54 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_9bfbc0-54\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_277db9-91{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_277db9-91\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_58665e-93\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rider Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3247d3-ec\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_d21d6d-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Age at the Start<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_974841-eb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_eed9ef-27\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_ddb8f6-9a{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_ddb8f6-9a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_62917b-e0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Thibaut Pinot<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c1856b-57\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_66bc08-f5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">24<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_67dfdb-5c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8396e0-40\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Pinot&#8217;s relentless climbs in the Alps helped him dominate the White Jersey race. His resilience and fight through adversity became the talk of the Tour.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_9b7f72-c4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_dffb4f-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_e100fc-f3\">\ud83d\udc94 <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Pinot showed how youthful passion could fuel an attack on the toughest climbs. Even though he missed out on the Yellow Jersey, his battle for the White Jersey was impressive. He displayed endurance, timing, and a hunger to fight through tough stages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_2774e1-17 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_2688bb-fd:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_2688bb-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_2688bb-fd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_8e5eb5-03\">\ud83d\udd25 <em>He also won the &#8220;Most Combative Rider&#8221; award that year!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_5b6d53-b8 .kt-block-spacer{height:29px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_5b6d53-b8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_5b6d53-b8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_5b6d53-b8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_162f4a-e6\">4. <strong>Rigoberto Ur\u00e1n&#8217;s Consistency (2017)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rigoberto Ur\u00e1n was one of the standout riders in the 2017 Tour, consistently finishing in the top 10 on mountain stages. His ability to finish strong on difficult climbs without burning out earned him a strong position in both the overall GC and the White Jersey battle.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_2d6848-42{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_2d6848-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_2d6848-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_2d6848-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_2d6848-42 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_2d6848-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_76dd24-87 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_76dd24-87 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_76dd24-87{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_76dd24-87 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_76dd24-87 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_76dd24-87\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_9eecaa-7a{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_9eecaa-7a\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_def250-05\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rider Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7a727f-51\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_32a7b5-ca\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Age at the Start<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_9ad8ee-3d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e26401-b7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_d0f02c-73{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_d0f02c-73\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_afaaa2-b2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rigoberto Ur\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_5dd443-98\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2017<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8c60d5-45\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">30 <\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_1c8cec-57\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Not Eligible<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_42573e-a5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Pinot&#8217;s relentless climbs in the Alps helped him dominate the White Jersey race. His resilience and fight through adversity became the talk of the Tour.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id298_fa8ed7-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_69319b-d1, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_69319b-d1:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_69319b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_69319b-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_fc5966-b9\">\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Ur\u00e1n\u2019s ride was a lesson in consistency. By pacing himself well over the course of the Tour, he avoided the pitfalls that took down other young riders, positioning himself as a steady contender for the White Jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_3835b1-62 .kt-block-spacer{height:29px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_3835b1-62 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_3835b1-62 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_3835b1-62\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d01394-7a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d01394-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d01394-7a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d01394-7a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading298_d01394-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_d01394-7a\">5. <strong>Enric Mas\u2019 Big Breakthrough (2018)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enric Mas was a breakout star in 2018, securing 2nd place in the White Jersey competition. The Spaniard\u2019s quiet strength and intelligent riding style set him apart. By keeping a solid position in the peloton and never cracking during the toughest climbs, he became one of the top riders to watch for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_510d34-dd{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_510d34-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_510d34-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_510d34-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_510d34-dd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_510d34-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b65e7-3c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b65e7-3c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_2b65e7-3c{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_2b65e7-3c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_2b65e7-3c wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_2b65e7-3c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_1dcd6b-3a{height:60px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_1dcd6b-3a\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_541802-45\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rider Name<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_268928-5f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_744624-f9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Age at the Start<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_47d182-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_69ba39-0b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Key Moment<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_138aac-ff{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_138aac-ff\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_3a44d5-b3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Enric Mas<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_abe6af-89\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2018<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c210c5-0e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">23 <\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_2b21a7-de\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2nd<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_f92958-78\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mas showed his skills on the climbs and displayed maturity beyond his years by staying composed on the hardest stages.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_e9c8a5-e5{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id298_e9c8a5-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_e9c8a5-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_909263-6e{position:relative;}.kadence-column298_909263-6e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column298_909263-6e:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_909263-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_909263-6e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_5affd8-3d\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 <strong>Strategy<\/strong>: Mas\u2019s consistency and tactical approach made him a rising star. He didn\u2019t have explosive power but used his patience and smart positioning to maintain his standing in the White Jersey race.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_c8e508-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_c8e508-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-298_c8e508-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_c8e508-91\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_9f5eb7-bd, 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class=\"kt-adv-heading298_9f5eb7-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_9f5eb7-bd\">\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from Iconic White Jersey Moments<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id298_186e1a-5d{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id298_186e1a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id298_186e1a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id298_186e1a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id298_186e1a-5d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id298_186e1a-5d > 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column298_a3c3f0-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column298_a3c3f0-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column298_a3c3f0-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column298_a3c3f0-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column298_a3c3f0-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container298_060d3c-51{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_060d3c-51 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_060d3c-51 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_060d3c-51 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_060d3c-51 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table298_060d3c-51 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container298_060d3c-51{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table298_060d3c-51 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container298_060d3c-51 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table298_060d3c-51\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_5009de-9b{height:78px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_5009de-9b\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_ea7122-c5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Rider<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_1be35c-a8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Jersey Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_a5fbbc-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Key Strategy<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c1072e-7f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Iconic Moment<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_e21c1a-04{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_e21c1a-04\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_8b8c66-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Egan Bernal<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c9b857-04\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_c53faf-e8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Consistent climbing, great tactical awareness<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_174542-14\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Historic 2019 victory, young talent shone through<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_f89a5f-83{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_f89a5f-83\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7f402f-39\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddee Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_af531f-ce\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_09de15-1f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Complete package of climbing + TT skills<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_e6f4f4-00\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Double victory (Yellow &amp; White) in 2020<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row298_4d1ec4-67{height:68px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row298_4d1ec4-67\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_7b73a6-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Thibaut Pinot<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_0618c8-f0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_1dfbea-90\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Relentless attacking style<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data298_49baaf-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Emotional ride in 2014, inspiring 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-298_75bf27-6c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1c0156-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1c0156-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1c0156-92\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1c0156-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1c0156-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1c0156-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1c0156-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading298_1c0156-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading298_1c0156-92\"] 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