Le Tour Stage 11: The Giant of Provence Produces Stunning Scenery and Thrilling Racing

The famous climb of Mt. Ventoux produces a historic stage win while a GC contender separates himself from the rest

When the 2021 Tour de France route was revealed months ago, eyes were immediately drawn to stage 11, which featured two ascents of the crushing Mt. Ventoux. When the "Giant of Provence" is featured once on a stage, it immediately makes that stage one of the hardest in the race, so the fact that the peloton was required twice meant the stage was certain …