2023 Tour de France Stage 13 Results & Recap
Stage 13 of the 2023 Tour de France is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Kwiatkowski wins solo on Grand Colombier
The Grand Colombier played host to a fantastic solo victory for Michal Kwiatkowski (Ineos) on stage 13 of the Tour de France. The Polish rider rode away from former breakaway companion Maxim Van Gils to win by 47 seconds on the infamous HC climb.
"I was not alone. I had 18 friends in the break," Kwiatkowski said. "We had a nice advantage before the final climb. That was a crazy experience final. The break was a free ticket to the bottom of the climb, but I didn’t think we could make it to the finish because UAE was pulling hard behind. We didn’t want to miss any big break, like every day. We try to go on every group in order not to be caught out by a dangerous move. UAE let too many guys up front, whereas I found out I had the best legs I’ve had in my life. I didn’t believe it was possible, but here I am! Winning atop Grand Colombier… I have bad memories with Egan Bernal here, thinking of quitting the race. Whereas the stage with Richard Carapaz at La Roche was full gas, and we only enjoyed final 15k. As for today, the final climb was very long – the most brutal effort in my life. Without the fans, this win wouldn’t have been possible. I didn’t have the car behind me, so couldn’t hear the gaps. The fans helped me all the way to the finish."
Jonas Vingegaard maintained his overall lead by nine seconds after his closest rival, Tadej PogaÄŤar (UAD), attacked him with 400 metres to go and gained a handful of seconds.
“I don’t feel frustrated at all," Vingegaard said after the race. "Our plan was to let the breakaway win the stage, and that’s what happened. Today’s stage didn’t suit me really with this final climb only, so I’m happy to have limited the losses and to keep the yellow jersey. I’m not anxious. If I win I win, if not I will have done my best anyway. I’m satisfied with my current shape.”\n
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