{"id":935,"date":"2025-05-22T20:26:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=935"},"modified":"2025-07-08T20:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:30:06","slug":"route-stage-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/route-stage-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 5: Route Map, Timings, Favourites &amp; Full Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6\"] 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-heading935_218cf3-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6\"]{font-size:25px;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_218cf3-a6\">Tour de France 2025 Stage 5: Route Map, Timings, Favourites &amp; Full Preview<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_193b65-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_193b65-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_193b65-2c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_193b65-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_193b65-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_193b65-2c\"] 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-heading935_193b65-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_193b65-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_193b65-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_193b65-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_193b65-2c\">The 2025 Tour de France hits a pivotal moment on <strong>Wednesday, 9 July<\/strong>, as the peloton faces its first individual time trial of the race \u2014 a flat and fast <strong>33-kilometre loop around Caen<\/strong>. With the general classification beginning to take shape, this stage offers the pure time trial specialists a golden opportunity to leave their mark and potentially shake up the yellow jersey battle.<br><br>The city of <strong>Caen<\/strong>, celebrating its <strong>1,000th anniversary<\/strong> in 2025, makes a fitting host for this critical stage. Once a frequent fixture on the Tour route during the 1950s and 1960s, it returns to the spotlight after a <strong>19-year absence<\/strong>. The last time the Tour finished here, in <strong>2006<\/strong>, it was sprinter Oscar Freire who edged out <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-yellow-jersey\/\">yellow jersey<\/a> Tom Boonen in a thrilling sprint \u2014 but this year, it\u2019s all about speed against the clock.<br><br>With a <strong>pan-flat course profile, barely 200 metres of elevation gain<\/strong>, and long, straight stretches of open road, the course is tailored for time trial specialists like <strong>Remco Evenepoel<\/strong>, who will eye this as a prime stage for victory. Meanwhile, GC contenders such as <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong> and <strong>Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong> will aim to limit their losses while preserving their ambitions for the high mountains still to come.<br><br>Historic landmarks, Normandy\u2019s timeless countryside, and echoes of World War II history frame the route, making this not just a sporting contest, but a poignant ride through one of France\u2019s most storied regions. As the riders clip in and set off one by one from <strong>Quai Vendeuvre by the Port de Plaisance<\/strong>, the clock will be the only opponent they face \u2014 and the stakes could not be higher.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-16 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id935_50902d-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-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .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-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82{text-align:left;}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82{position:relative;}.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column935_ff4be3-82:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_ff4be3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_ff4be3-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id935_9b9f5b-63 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-left:8px solid #ffff00;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id935_9b9f5b-63 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c\"] 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-heading935_2e0a94-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c\"]{font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2e0a94-0c\">What\u2019s Special About The 5th Stage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ah \u2014 now <em>this<\/em> is where the boys are separated from the men. <strong><em>Stage 5\u2019s Individual Time Trial in Caen<\/em><\/strong> is the first proper \u201crace of truth\u201d at this year\u2019s Tour. No teammates to drag you through, no wheels to follow. It\u2019s just you, your bike, and that relentless ticking clock.<br><br>Why it matters:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_9fa2cc-c8:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_9fa2cc-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_9fa2cc-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:12px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_9fa2cc-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_9fa2cc-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items935_9fa2cc-c8 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_f7afa3-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_f7afa3-ce\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_pin kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1.34 0a.5.5 0 0 0 .16 1h.5v2h-1c-.55 0-1 .45-1 1h3v3l.44 1 .56-1v-3h3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1h-1v-2h.5a.5.5 0 1 0 0-1h-4a.5.5 0 0 0-.09 0 .5.5 0 0 0-.06 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The <strong>first ITT<\/strong> of the Tour de France 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_a2ac26-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_a2ac26-cc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_pin kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1.34 0a.5.5 0 0 0 .16 1h.5v2h-1c-.55 0-1 .45-1 1h3v3l.44 1 .56-1v-3h3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1h-1v-2h.5a.5.5 0 1 0 0-1h-4a.5.5 0 0 0-.09 0 .5.5 0 0 0-.06 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">GC contenders <strong>can\u2019t afford a slip-up<\/strong> \u2014 even a bad 20 seconds can haunt you for the next two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_e2f52b-4b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_e2f52b-4b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_pin kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1.34 0a.5.5 0 0 0 .16 1h.5v2h-1c-.55 0-1 .45-1 1h3v3l.44 1 .56-1v-3h3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1h-1v-2h.5a.5.5 0 1 0 0-1h-4a.5.5 0 0 0-.09 0 .5.5 0 0 0-.06 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Chance for <em>pure time trial monsters<\/em> to grab a stage win and bragging rights<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_43df45-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_43df45-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_pin kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1.34 0a.5.5 0 0 0 .16 1h.5v2h-1c-.55 0-1 .45-1 1h3v3l.44 1 .56-1v-3h3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1h-1v-2h.5a.5.5 0 1 0 0-1h-4a.5.5 0 0 0-.09 0 .5.5 0 0 0-.06 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Riders like Evenepoel, Ganna, Rogli\u010d, Ayuso? They&#8217;ll be <em>foaming at the mouth<\/em> for this one<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_2ae9f2-8b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_2ae9f2-8b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_pin kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1.34 0a.5.5 0 0 0 .16 1h.5v2h-1c-.55 0-1 .45-1 1h3v3l.44 1 .56-1v-3h3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1h-1v-2h.5a.5.5 0 1 0 0-1h-4a.5.5 0 0 0-.09 0 .5.5 0 0 0-.06 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Caen turns from a historic city to a battlefield of carbon fiber missiles for a day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef\"] 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-heading935_d01ac7-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d01ac7-ef\">As they say in cycling circles \u2014 <em>time gained here is time you don\u2019t have to chase in the mountains.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_10dd5b-f6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_10dd5b-f6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_10dd5b-f6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_10dd5b-f6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-935_10dd5b-f6\"><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-heading935_92d142-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_92d142-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_92d142-bd\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_92d142-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_92d142-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_92d142-bd\"] 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-heading935_92d142-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_92d142-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_92d142-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_92d142-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_92d142-bd\"><strong>Stage 5 Detailed Route Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61\"] 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-heading935_2f07a4-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2f07a4-61\">Stage 5 of the <strong>Tour de France 2025<\/strong> takes place on <strong>Wednesday 9th July<\/strong> and marks the first individual time trial of this year\u2019s race. Covering a <strong>33-kilometre loop starting and finishing in Caen<\/strong>, the route is designed for <strong>time trial specialists<\/strong> with its wide, flat roads and minimal climbing. It\u2019s a course where pure power and aerodynamics will decide the day.<br><br>The stage begins at <strong>Quai Vendeuvre<\/strong>, right by the <strong>Port de Plaisance de Caen<\/strong>, and heads past some of the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks. Early on, riders will pass the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Caen<\/strong>, a medieval fortress built by <strong>William the Conqueror<\/strong>, and the <strong>Jardin des Plantes de Caen<\/strong>, one of the oldest botanical gardens in France. Not long after, the peloton will glide by the <strong>M\u00e9morial de Caen<\/strong>, a renowned museum and memorial dedicated to the history of World War II.<br><br>Leaving the city via <strong>Avenue Amiral Mountbatten<\/strong>, the course continues on <strong>Boulevard Mar\u00e9chal Juin<\/strong> and <strong>Rue de M\u00e2lon<\/strong> before reaching the <strong>first time check at Cambes-en-Plaine (8.2 km)<\/strong>. This section is flat and fast, ideal for riders who can quickly settle into their aero position.<br><br>From Cambes-en-Plaine, the route moves north past the <strong>Norwegian World War II Memorial<\/strong> and heads west to <strong>Thaon<\/strong>, crossing the <strong>river Mue<\/strong>. At <strong>16.4 km<\/strong>, the second intermediate time check awaits in Thaon, giving <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/\">teams<\/a> another benchmark on their riders&#8217; pacing strategy.<br><br>Next, competitors head south towards <strong>Cairon<\/strong> and <strong>Rosel<\/strong>, before picking up the <strong>D126 Route de Caen<\/strong>. The <strong>third time check at Gruchy (24.8 km)<\/strong> comes on this stretch \u2014 an important marker as riders begin their final push back towards Caen.<br><br>Re-entering the city from the west, the route skirts around the <strong>Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux<\/strong>, then follows <strong>Rue de Champagne<\/strong> and <strong>Rue de Rosel<\/strong>, passing the <strong>Cimeti\u00e8re Saint-Gabriel<\/strong> once more. The final stretch winds through <strong>Rue Saint-Gabriel<\/strong>, <strong>Rue de l&#8217;Acad\u00e9mie<\/strong>, <strong>Rue Saint-Martin<\/strong>, and <strong>Place Saint-Sauveur<\/strong> \u2014 one of Caen\u2019s oldest squares.<br><br>The final kilometre sees riders on <strong>Rue Sadi Carnot<\/strong> before they sprint to the finish on <strong>Cours du G\u00e9n\u00e9rale de Gaulle<\/strong>, beside the <strong>Hippodrome de Caen<\/strong>.<br>With only <strong>200 metres of total elevation gain<\/strong> and long, straight roads, this is a <strong>textbook individual time trial<\/strong> route built for raw speed.<br><strong>Stage 5th of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> promises to be a decisive day for the general classification contenders, and a golden opportunity for pure time trial specialists to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_b6e4f9-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_b6e4f9-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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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-heading935_e7a32e-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_e7a32e-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_e7a32e-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_e7a32e-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_e7a32e-30\"><strong>Stage 5 Route Map &amp; Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those eager to visualize the <strong>Stage 5 route of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>, it\u2019s a fast and technical <strong>33km individual time trial<\/strong> around the city of <strong>Caen<\/strong> and its scenic surroundings. The route offers flat terrain with subtle undulations, but no categorized climbs \u2014 making it perfect for pure rouleurs and TT specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3ae202-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3ae202-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3ae202-47\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3ae202-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3ae202-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3ae202-47\"] 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-heading935_3ae202-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3ae202-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3ae202-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_3ae202-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3ae202-47\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Stage 5 Detailed Route Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official <strong>Stage 5 detailed route map<\/strong> reveals a loop starting from <strong>Quai Vendeuvre<\/strong>, tracing a clockwise path through key Norman towns such as <strong>Cambes-en-Plaine<\/strong>, <strong>Thaon<\/strong>, and <strong>Gruchy<\/strong>. Riders will crisscross open countryside and urban sections before concluding by the <strong>Hippodrome de Caen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key landmarks visible on the map:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Caen<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Jardin des Plantes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M\u00e9morial de Caen<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view <strong>Stage 5 route 2025<\/strong> to explore or ride it virtually.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_ba5b51-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_ba5b51-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_ba5b51-c1 > 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca <strong>Stage 5 Route Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>summary Stage 5 route profile<\/strong> is as flat as they come for a Grand Tour time trial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udccf <strong>Total distance:<\/strong> 33 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\u26f0\ufe0f <strong>Total climbing:<\/strong> 200 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Average gradient:<\/strong> 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udccf <strong>Longest continuous climb:<\/strong> just 2.3% over 1 mile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee4\ufe0f <strong>Steepest section:<\/strong> 4.1% for a quarter-mile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the parcours runs between <strong>0-2% gradient<\/strong>, with 53% of the course being perfectly flat and 46% on slight descents \u2014 conditions that will see average speeds well above 50 km\/h for the top contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id935_2d7e1f-20 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .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-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_60a11c-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_60a11c-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image935_f1aa7d-49 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image935_f1aa7d-49 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-5-profile-finale.jpg\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-5-profile-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-5-profile-finale.jpg 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-5-profile-finale-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .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-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_717858-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_717858-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_717858-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image935_525bd7-8f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image935_525bd7-8f size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-5-route-finale.jpg\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-5-route-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-5-route-finale.jpg 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-5-route-finale-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Intermediate Time Checks:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1st Check:<\/strong> Cambes-en-Plaine (8.2 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>2nd Check:<\/strong> Thaon (16.4 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd Check:<\/strong> Gruchy (24.8 km)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5\"] 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-heading935_3b1e32-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_3b1e32-a5\">The <strong>Stage 5 route of Wednesday 9th July<\/strong> offers little recovery, demanding precise pacing and flawless aero form to contend for victory.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_512612-d5 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_512612-d5 .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-935_512612-d5\"><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-heading935_7f1ffd-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53\"] 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-heading935_7f1ffd-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f1ffd-53\">\ud83d\udcca <strong>Stage 5 Route Map &amp; Profile Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id935_bd5b4a-6d 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-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd > .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-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_f3d58e-bd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container935_1b4e2b-95{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_1b4e2b-95 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:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_1b4e2b-95 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_1b4e2b-95 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:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_1b4e2b-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_1b4e2b-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_1b4e2b-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container935_1b4e2b-95 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table935_1b4e2b-95\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_10c54f-16\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_7f8435-e5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_cfb98c-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f <strong>Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_b39a56-fb{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_b39a56-fb:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_b39a56-fb\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_de7cd9-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage Name<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_2e6e63-af\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tour de France 2025 Stage 5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_24c18e-e7{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_24c18e-e7:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_24c18e-e7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_7c98d5-39\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_1057da-10\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday 9th July 2025<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_441062-b0{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_441062-b0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_441062-b0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_ce75bf-4f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage Type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_016835-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual Time Trial (ITT)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_aa21ed-f4{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_aa21ed-f4:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_aa21ed-f4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_0ee405-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_949bd7-59\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quai Vendeuvre, Port de Plaisance de Caen<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_c0485b-de{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_c0485b-de:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_c0485b-de\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_3ea3e3-63\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finish Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_77ea95-29\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cours du G\u00e9n\u00e9rale de Gaulle, by the Hippodrome de Caen<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_583b26-0f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_583b26-0f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_583b26-0f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_228d51-cf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Distance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_99fd7a-ac\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">33 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_54d4ff-60{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_54d4ff-60:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_54d4ff-60\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_6b1995-85\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Climbing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_581252-96\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">200 metres<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_d5e3b6-e2{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_d5e3b6-e2:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_d5e3b6-e2\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_8c4bd7-39\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Average Gradient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_ad64fc-39\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_4dfec7-de{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_4dfec7-de:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_4dfec7-de\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_050aa7-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Steepest Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_2a2319-db\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.1% over 0.25 miles<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_5fc17b-a8{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_5fc17b-a8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_5fc17b-a8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_46103f-bd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Longest Continuous Climb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_dc7522-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.3% over 1 mile<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_77e4f0-57{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_77e4f0-57:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_77e4f0-57\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_ca464e-f7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Terrain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_2243eb-f5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flat with gentle undulations<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_6db760-90{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_6db760-90:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_6db760-90\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_e23110-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Landmarks on Route<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_b338a0-6a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ch\u00e2teau de Caen, Jardin des Plantes, M\u00e9morial de Caen, Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_ee9eee-c7{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_ee9eee-c7:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_ee9eee-c7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_c678d7-67\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intermediate Time Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_b2e93d-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Cambes-en-Plaine (8.2 km) <br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Thaon (16.4 km) <br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Gruchy (24.8 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The vibe:<\/strong><br>A tight, moderately rolling loop around Caen\u2019s outskirts and town center \u2014 a mix of <em>open countryside straights<\/em> and <em>technical turns<\/em> through historic streets. Riders will go flat out for half an hour, hearts pounding, legs screaming, chasing watts like there\u2019s no tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id935_f115e4-98{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id935_f115e4-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_f115e4-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_f115e4-98 > .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-id935_f115e4-98 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_f115e4-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_7b2a75-fb{position:relative;}.kadence-column935_7b2a75-fb, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column935_7b2a75-fb:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_7b2a75-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_7b2a75-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_7b2a75-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7370c2-91\"]{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-heading935_7370c2-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7370c2-91\"] 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-heading935_7370c2-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7370c2-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7370c2-91\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7370c2-91\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_7370c2-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7370c2-91\"><strong>Weather could be a mischief-maker too.<\/strong> If wind shifts between early and late starters\u2026 well, as the old saying goes, <em>the early bird catches the calm.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_387fa9-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_387fa9-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-935_387fa9-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-heading935_7f012c-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff\"] 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-heading935_7f012c-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7f012c-ff\">\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>Stage 5 Tour de France 2025: Timings &amp; Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3\"] 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-heading935_7d3b8f-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7d3b8f-c3\">Here\u2019s the full official timetable for <strong>Stage 5 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong>, happening on <strong>Wednesday 9th July 2025<\/strong>.<br><br>This <strong>individual time trial (ITT)<\/strong> starts in <strong>Caen<\/strong> and finishes in the same city \u2014 with riders setting off one by one from <strong>13:10 CEST<\/strong> until the final finisher expected at <strong>17:42 CEST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id935_16cf55-a9 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-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c > .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-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_3483e7-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_3483e7-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container935_e3a494-9a{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_e3a494-9a 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:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_e3a494-9a caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_e3a494-9a 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:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_e3a494-9a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_e3a494-9a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_e3a494-9a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container935_e3a494-9a wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table935_e3a494-9a\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_52858e-6c{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_52858e-6c:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_52858e-6c\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_da8507-97\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f0 <strong>Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_a7b067-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_3f5fde-d5{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_3f5fde-d5:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_3f5fde-d5\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_528a88-9e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caravan Start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_8061d7-8f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caen<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_bcdaea-84{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_bcdaea-84:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_bcdaea-84\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_b9022d-06\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Individual Start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_c1e408-da\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quai Vendeuvre, Caen<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_aea6ec-d2{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_aea6ec-d2:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_aea6ec-d2\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_1f1f18-ca\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time Check 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_93ad1a-ce\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cambes-en-Plaine (8.2 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_08fbe7-19{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_08fbe7-19:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_08fbe7-19\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_8b75aa-19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time Check 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_a21c32-21\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thaon (16.4 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_be4b26-e0{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_be4b26-e0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_be4b26-e0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_4c52ee-e5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time Check 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_f31fb4-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gruchy (24.8 km)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_4e823b-12{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_4e823b-12:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_4e823b-12\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_170bdd-19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finish Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_acab03-73\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cours du G\u00e9n\u00e9rale de Gaulle, Caen<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Time (CEST)<\/strong> applies throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Riders depart at regular intervals from <strong>13:10<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caravan<\/strong> (official publicity parade) runs before the race, at <strong>11:30<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Expect big crowds at <strong>Cambes-en-Plaine, Thaon, Gruchy<\/strong>, and the <strong>Hippodrome finish<\/strong> area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-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-heading935_2a3c4a-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_2a3c4a-50\"><strong>Technical rating:<\/strong> \u2699\ufe0f\u2699\ufe0f\u2699\ufe0f\u2699\ufe0f (out of 5)<br><strong>TT Bike Handling Challenge:<\/strong> <em>Medium-High<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2\"] 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-heading935_a1c812-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_a1c812-d2\">This isn\u2019t a pure power course. It\u2019s a <em>punchy, rhythm-breaking route<\/em> where pacing like a metronome will pay off. Go out too hot, and you\u2019ll be <em>crawling home like a cat in a downpour.<\/em> Technical turns late in the game mean those who can handle their TT rigs like a street racer will steal valuable seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_a37c55-95 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_a37c55-95 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_a37c55-95 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_a37c55-95 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-935_a37c55-95\"><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-heading935_27bcd9-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a\"] 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-heading935_27bcd9-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_27bcd9-2a\"><strong>Key Landmarks &amp; Points of Interest on the Stage 5 Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> isn\u2019t just a test against the clock \u2014 it\u2019s a ride through the rich history and landscapes of Normandy. Here\u2019s a look at the most notable places along the 33 km <strong>Stage 5 route on Wednesday 9th July 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Start: Quai Vendeuvre, Port de Plaisance, Caen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The individual time trial kicks off by the marina in the heart of Caen, offering a scenic start with views of moored yachts and the city\u2019s lively port area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udff0 <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Caen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, built by <strong>William the Conqueror<\/strong>. Riders will pass its ancient stone walls early in the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Jardin des Plantes de Caen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caen\u2019s historic botanical garden, dating back to 1736, lines the route shortly after the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f <strong>M\u00e9morial de Caen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A moving war memorial and museum dedicated to WWII and the Battle for Caen. Riders pass this powerful landmark on their way out of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf33 <strong>Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As they leave Caen on <strong>Avenue Amiral Mountbatten<\/strong>, they\u2019ll pass this beautiful public park, known for its rose garden and panoramic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd51 <strong>First Time Check: Cambes-en-Plaine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small town with military history, marked by murals commemorating the Royal Ulster Rifles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2694\ufe0f <strong>Norwegian WWII Memorial<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route runs past this international tribute before heading to Colomby-Anguerny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd51 <strong>Second Time Check: Thaon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A picturesque Normandy village and midpoint marker for the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd51 <strong>Third Time Check: Gruchy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tiny hamlet along the <strong>D126 Route de Caen<\/strong>, marking the final time split before the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Finish: Cours du G\u00e9n\u00e9rale de Gaulle, Hippodrome de Caen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final push happens near <strong>Caen\u2019s famous racecourse<\/strong>, with crowds gathering for a thrilling finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95\"] 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-heading935_7ed5bb-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_7ed5bb-95\">\ud83c\udf4e <strong>Food, Drink &amp; Local Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Normandy<\/strong> isn\u2019t just famous for its war history \u2014 it\u2019s one of France\u2019s culinary heartlands. Spectators and viewers can soak up the local atmosphere by sampling these regional delights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf4f <strong>Calvados<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A world-renowned apple brandy, produced by distilling cider. Smooth, aromatic, and best enjoyed as a digestif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddc0 <strong>The Big Four Normandy Cheeses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Camembert de Normandie<\/strong> \u2013 creamy and earthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Livarot<\/strong> \u2013 pungent and spicy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pont-l\u2019\u00c9v\u00eaque<\/strong> \u2013 mild and buttery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Neufch\u00e2tel<\/strong> \u2013 heart-shaped and tangy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Local Specialties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seafood platters<\/strong> fresh from the English Channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Tripe \u00e0 la mode de Caen<\/strong>, a traditional stew made with beef tripe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Madeleines and Normandy apple tarts<\/strong> for dessert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_aad912-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_aad912-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_aad912-0a\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_aad912-0a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_aad912-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_aad912-0a\"] 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-heading935_aad912-0a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_aad912-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_aad912-0a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_aad912-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_aad912-0a\">The inclusion of these landmarks and cultural highlights makes <strong>Stage 5 of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> a stage that\u2019s not only crucial for GC contenders and specialists but also a celebration of Normandy\u2019s heritage \u2014 adding depth to the race and appeal for fans worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_84f5f8-28 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_84f5f8-28 .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-935_84f5f8-28\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f H2: Weather and Wind: Conditions for Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weather can play a pivotal role in the outcome of a <strong>Tour de France 2025 time trial<\/strong>, and <strong>Stage 5 on Wednesday 9th July 2025<\/strong> is no exception. With a flat, open course around Caen and its surrounding countryside, wind strength and direction could heavily influence rider performances and pacing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Expected Weather Forecast for 9 July<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of writing, the long-range forecast for Caen on <strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> predicts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 21\u00b0C to 24\u00b0C (mild and pleasant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sky Conditions:<\/strong> Partly cloudy with bright intervals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chance of Rain:<\/strong> &lt;10% \u2014 dry conditions expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Humidity:<\/strong> 55\u201360%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are near-perfect conditions for fast time trialing, with no extreme heat or wet roads to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca8 <strong>Wind Strength and Direction \u2014 Impact on Pacing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more decisive factor will be the wind. Forecast models indicate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wind Speed:<\/strong> 18\u201322 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direction:<\/strong> <strong>Southwest, shifting slightly west later in the day<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means a <strong>tailwind for the northern run up to Cambes-en-Plaine and Thaon<\/strong>, but a <strong>headwind on the long westward stretch towards Gruchy<\/strong> and parts of the return into Caen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How this affects riders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tailwind sections:<\/strong> Faster average speeds, opportunity for strong TT riders like Evenepoel and Ganna to build early momentum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Headwind sections:<\/strong> Require careful pacing \u2014 riders must avoid going too deep early, conserving energy for tougher exposed stretches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crosswind areas:<\/strong> Particularly near open countryside fields around Thaon and Gruchy; bike handling and aero stability will be crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd51 <strong>Importance for Early vs. Late Starters in Time Trial Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an individual time trial, conditions can subtly shift throughout the day. On <strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early starters (lower-ranked GC riders)<\/strong> might benefit from slightly calmer wind in the first hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Midday riders<\/strong> could face building crosswinds on exposed sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GC favourites and late starters<\/strong> like Poga\u010dar, Vingegaard, and Evenepoel are expected to tackle the course in peak afternoon winds, making pacing decisions even more crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A slight advantage might go to those drawn earlier, especially if gusts pick up \u2014 something to monitor as the start list and weather updates firm up.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_e317c2-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_e317c2-58 .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-935_e317c2-58\"><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-heading935_71cd39-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f\"] 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-heading935_71cd39-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f\"]{font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_71cd39-1f\">Caen\u2019s History with the Tour de France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caen may not be a regular on the Tour\u2019s stage roster, but when it shows up \u2014 it <strong>makes noise<\/strong>. Nestled in Normandy, this medieval beauty has seen its fair share of drama, both on and off the tarmac.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8\"] 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-heading935_f5048d-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_f5048d-a8\"><strong>Past Tour Highlights in Caen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8 > .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-id935_9c7ae2-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id935_9c7ae2-b8 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-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de > .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-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_cf1a29-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_cf1a29-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container935_06cd26-eb{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_06cd26-eb 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-table935_06cd26-eb caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_06cd26-eb 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-table935_06cd26-eb tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_06cd26-eb tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_06cd26-eb tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container935_06cd26-eb wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table935_06cd26-eb\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_7069bc-42{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_7069bc-42\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_a123ca-e0\">\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-data935_c0795d-00\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">What Went Down<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_e01621-0d{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_e01621-0d:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_e01621-0d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_128da9-3b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1997<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_77f1e1-cb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Last time Caen hosted an ITT \u2014 and it was a wind-blasted chaos-fest. German powerhouse Jan Ullrich took the stage and went on to win the Tour that year.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_b1ce61-4b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_b1ce61-4b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_b1ce61-4b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_1e4752-5c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_98a204-26\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Caen hosted a sprint stage finish, with Robbie McEwen outkicking the best by a hair\u2019s breadth. That finish line was pure elbows-out, bike-throwing madness.<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_ffdabc-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-heading935_ffdabc-7a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_ffdabc-7a\">Caen as a Cycling City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not just about the Tour \u2014 Caen breathes bikes:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_7d4a6d-4a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_7d4a6d-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_7d4a6d-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_7d4a6d-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items935_7d4a6d-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items935_7d4a6d-4a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_21028b-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_21028b-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_route kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M416 320h-96c-17.6 0-32-14.4-32-32s14.4-32 32-32h96s96-107 96-160-43-96-96-96-96 43-96 96c0 25.5 22.2 63.4 45.3 96H320c-52.9 0-96 43.1-96 96s43.1 96 96 96h96c17.6 0 32 14.4 32 32s-14.4 32-32 32H185.5c-16 24.8-33.8 47.7-47.3 64H416c52.9 0 96-43.1 96-96s-43.1-96-96-96zm0-256c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32-32-14.3-32-32 14.3-32 32-32zM96 256c-53 0-96 43-96 96s96 160 96 160 96-107 96-160-43-96-96-96zm0 128c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32s14.3-32 32-32 32 14.3 32 32-14.3 32-32 32z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>33km dedicated cycle path ring<\/strong> around the city.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_21b73f-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_21b73f-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fa_fort-awesome kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M489.2 287.9h-27.4c-2.6 0-4.6 2-4.6 4.6v32h-36.6V146.2c0-2.6-2-4.6-4.6-4.6h-27.4c-2.6 0-4.6 2-4.6 4.6v32h-36.6v-32c0-2.6-2-4.6-4.6-4.6h-27.4c-2.6 0-4.6 2-4.6 4.6v32h-36.6v-32c0-6-8-4.6-11.7-4.6v-38c8.3-2 17.1-3.4 25.7-3.4 10.9 0 20.9 4.3 31.4 4.3 4.6 0 27.7-1.1 27.7-8v-60c0-2.6-2-4.6-4.6-4.6-5.1 0-15.1 4.3-24 4.3-9.7 0-20.9-4.3-32.6-4.3-8 0-16 1.1-23.7 2.9v-4.9c5.4-2.6 9.1-8.3 9.1-14.3 0-20.7-31.4-20.8-31.4 0 0 6 3.7 11.7 9.1 14.3v111.7c-3.7 0-11.7-1.4-11.7 4.6v32h-36.6v-32c0-2.6-2-4.6-4.6-4.6h-27.4c-2.6 0-4.6 2-4.6 4.6v32H128v-32c0-2.6-2-4.6-4.6-4.6H96c-2.6 0-4.6 2-4.6 4.6v178.3H54.8v-32c0-2.6-2-4.6-4.6-4.6H22.8c-2.6 0-4.6 2-4.6 4.6V512h182.9v-96c0-72.6 109.7-72.6 109.7 0v96h182.9V292.5c.1-2.6-1.9-4.6-4.5-4.6zm-288.1-4.5c0 2.6-2 4.6-4.6 4.6h-27.4c-2.6 0-4.6-2-4.6-4.6v-64c0-2.6 2-4.6 4.6-4.6h27.4c2.6 0 4.6 2 4.6 4.6v64zm146.4 0c0 2.6-2 4.6-4.6 4.6h-27.4c-2.6 0-4.6-2-4.6-4.6v-64c0-2.6 2-4.6 4.6-4.6h27.4c2.6 0 4.6 2 4.6 4.6v64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Riders zoom past medieval ramparts and cobbled quarters, dodging old-school charm and modern speed.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_8f41ed-59 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;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;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-935_8f41ed-59\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_repeat kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"17 1 21 5 17 9\"\/><path d=\"M3 11V9a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h14\"\/><polyline points=\"7 23 3 19 7 15\"\/><path d=\"M21 13v2a4 4 0 0 1-4 4H3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Host to several amateur and regional time trials every spring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f\"] 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-heading935_d94bf7-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_d94bf7-1f\"><strong>\u201cC\u2019est pas la mer \u00e0 boire.\u201d<\/strong> (<em>It\u2019s not like drinking the sea.<\/em>)<br>Locals say this when something\u2019s no big deal \u2014 like casually hosting the world\u2019s fastest cyclists in the middle of ancient streets.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_d22f9f-1d .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_d22f9f-1d .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-935_d22f9f-1d\"><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-heading935_64da16-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_64da16-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_64da16-b0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_64da16-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_64da16-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_64da16-b0\"] 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-heading935_64da16-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_64da16-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_64da16-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_64da16-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_64da16-b0\"><strong>Stage 5 Favourites &amp; Predictions \u2014 Tour de France 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>, a <strong>33 km individual time trial in Caen on Wednesday 9th July<\/strong>, is one of the most anticipated early tests for the General Classification (GC) favourites. The route is almost entirely flat, making it ideal for pure time trial specialists \u2014 while the GC men must limit their losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a look at the main contenders for victory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-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-heading935_6fc0ae-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fc0ae-03\">\ud83e\udd47 <strong>Top Favourites for Stage 5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_1a93b1-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_1a93b1-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_1a93b1-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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1rem);}.kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_72a2f2-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container935_292151-77{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_292151-77 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:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_292151-77 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_292151-77 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:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table935_292151-77 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_292151-77 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table935_292151-77 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container935_292151-77 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table935_292151-77\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_7ab8d8-b3{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_7ab8d8-b3:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_7ab8d8-b3\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_9a6980-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rider<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_3fa0ec-19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_48232c-ee{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_48232c-ee:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_48232c-ee\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_016fd6-15\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remco Evenepoel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_8e2206-48\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/soudal-quick-step\/\">Soudal-QuickStep<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_287b2c-57{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_287b2c-57:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_287b2c-57\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_189310-5f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Filippo Ganna<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_497d6a-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INEOS Grenadiers<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_e92e99-31{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_e92e99-31:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_e92e99-31\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_b895b4-e5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_82c200-7d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/uae-team-emirates-xrg\/\">UAE Team Emirates<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_24e568-15{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_24e568-15:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_24e568-15\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_3da322-49\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_4a6b2d-27\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/team-visma-lease-a-bike\/\">Visma-Lease a Bike<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_add36b-34{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row935_add36b-34:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row935_add36b-34\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_d8253a-fd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stefan K\u00fcng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data935_edc9d5-1f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groupama-FDJ<\/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-935_085b14-4a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_085b14-4a .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-935_085b14-4a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Outside Picks \/ Dark Horses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joshua Tarling<\/strong> (INEOS Grenadiers) \u2014 rising British TT star, 2023 European TT Champion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mattias Skjelmose<\/strong> (Lidl-Trek) \u2014 decent against the clock and in strong form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mikkel Bjerg<\/strong> (UAE) \u2014 solid domestic TT threat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca <strong>Predicted Top 5 for Stage 5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd47 <strong>Remco Evenepoel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd48 <strong>Filippo Ganna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd49 <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stefan K\u00fcng<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evenepoel is the clear favourite for <strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong>. Ganna will push him hard, while Poga\u010dar will aim to keep himself in GC contention, potentially leapfrogging Vingegaard if time gaps open.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_94ae72-c8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_94ae72-c8 .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-935_94ae72-c8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id935_987515-ee 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-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e > .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-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column935_dfce9f-0e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c\"] 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-heading935_4d1f3f-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_4d1f3f-9c\">FAQs: Stage 5 Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id935_89d844-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id935_89d844-d0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id935_89d844-d0 > .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-sm, 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kt-pane935_9baadf-73\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who are the favourites to win Stage 5?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8\"] 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-heading935_9ff6db-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_9ff6db-c8\">Top contenders include <strong>Remco Evenepoel<\/strong>, <strong>Filippo Ganna<\/strong>, and <strong>Stefan K\u00fcng<\/strong>. GC riders <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong> will aim to limit time losses. <strong>Remco Evenepoel<\/strong> is widely tipped as the stage favourite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane935_b7639e-31\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where does Stage 5 start and finish?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_003ef0-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_003ef0-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_003ef0-26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_003ef0-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_003ef0-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_003ef0-26\"] 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-heading935_003ef0-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_003ef0-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_003ef0-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_003ef0-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_003ef0-26\">The stage starts at <strong>Quai Vendeuvre by Caen\u2019s Port de Plaisance<\/strong> and finishes at <strong>Cours du G\u00e9n\u00e9rale de Gaulle, next to the Caen Hippodrome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane935_cb1286-04\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How important is wind on this stage?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80\"] 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-heading935_b0b8ba-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_b0b8ba-80\">Very important. Forecasted <strong>southwest winds (18\u201322 km\/h)<\/strong> will mean a tailwind early, headwind sections mid-route, and crosswinds in exposed areas. It may benefit early starters over late GC contenders depending on afternoon gust patterns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane935_733a49-3f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Are there any sprints or climbs in Stage 5?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f\"] 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-heading935_6fafc1-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_6fafc1-2f\">No \u2014 there are <strong>no categorized climbs<\/strong> or intermediate sprints. However, <strong>green jersey points<\/strong> are awarded to the top 15 finishers on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane935_2a29bf-84\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How can I follow live results for Stage 5?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can follow our stage 5 Live timing updates via this link (<a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-5-results\/\">TDF 2025 Stage 5 Live Updates &amp; Results<\/a>) of Intermediate time splits at <strong>Cambes-en-Plaine, Thaon, and Gruchy<\/strong> will be posted throughout the day.<br><br>Or you can also follow the <strong>official Tour de France platforms<\/strong> and key cycling media outlets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_aaaaa6-63 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-935_aaaaa6-63 .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-935_aaaaa6-63\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 What to Expect on Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> promises to be a decisive moment in this year\u2019s race. With a <strong>33km individual time trial around Caen<\/strong> \u2014 a city steeped in history and hosting its first stage in 19 years \u2014 this stage will suit <strong>pure time trial specialists<\/strong> and strong rouleurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Stage 5 detailed route<\/strong> offers wide, flat roads with minimal climbing and a few technical turns through Caen\u2019s historic streets. The forecast calls for dry, warm weather, though <strong>changing wind patterns throughout the afternoon could play a tactical role<\/strong>, especially for late starters in the GC battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect riders like <strong>Remco Evenepoel, Filippo Ganna, Tadej Poga\u010dar, and Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong> to be at the front of the fight for the stage win. With <strong>GC points on the line<\/strong> and <strong>green jersey points awarded to the top 15 finishers<\/strong>, this could be a key shake-up in multiple classifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re tracking this <strong>Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> at home or roadside, keep an eye on the <strong>three intermediate time checks<\/strong> at <strong>Cambes-en-Plaine, Thaon, and Gruchy<\/strong> \u2014 those splits could tell the story before the finish at <strong>Caen Hippodrome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_8a1e60-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-heading935_8a1e60-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading935_8a1e60-f3\">The yellow jersey could swap shoulders today, and what happens here shapes alliances, rivalries, and desperation moves in the stages to come. Expect tension crackling in the start ramp air like static before a storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rogli\u010d, Poga\u010dar, Evenepoel, Ganna, Kung, Van Aert\u2026<\/strong> someone\u2019s leaving a mark today, someone else will leave shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The peloton leaves Caen forever changed.<\/strong> The only question is \u2014 who\u2019s climbing that GC ladder, and who\u2019s getting booted off it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France 2025 Stage 5: Route Map, Timings, Favourites &amp; Full Preview The 2025 Tour de France hits a pivotal moment on Wednesday, 9 July, as the peloton faces its first individual time trial of the race \u2014 a flat and fast 33-kilometre loop around Caen. 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