Race of France: Mauro Schmid falls short of stage victory by a vast difference
In a thrilling turn of events at the 2025 Tour de France, Jonas Abrahamsen, a 29-year-old Norwegian rider for Uno-X Mobility, has claimed an impressive victory in the 11th stage. This marked his first Grand Tour stage win and a significant comeback after recovering from a broken collarbone sustained during the Baloise Belgium Tour just under a month prior[1][2][3].
Abrahamsen initiated the breakaway from the start of the 156.8 km stage, teaming up with riders like Mauro Schmid (Jayco AlUla) and others. The duo managed to hold off the peloton's attacks throughout the stage, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish[1][2][3].
In a photo finish, Abrahamsen outpaced Schmid, securing the win for himself and Uno-X Mobility, who celebrated their first Tour de France stage victory as a team[1][2][3]. This victory cements Abrahamsen's reputation as a skilled and determined rider, known for his combative riding style and involvement in several breakaways[2][3].
Abrahamsen's win marks Norway's 20th Tour de France stage victory and makes him the sixth Norwegian to achieve a stage win[4]. This achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a significant highlight for Uno-X Mobility in their relatively young history of participating in the Tour de France[5].
Meanwhile, Swiss rider Mauro Schmid narrowly missed out on winning the 11th stage of the Tour de France. Schmid initiated the sprint after the final corner, but Abrahamsen's speed proved to be the deciding factor in this close race[1].
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This victory by Jonas Abrahamsen follows a trend of impressive performances by Norwegian cyclists in the Tour de France. The last Swiss rider to win a stage of the Tour de France was Marc Hirschi in 2020[6]. However, with such exciting performances from riders like Abrahamsen, it's clear that the Tour de France continues to deliver exhilarating races and unexpected victories.
[1] https://www.velonews.com/news/racing/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2025-stage-11-results/ [2] https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-france/2025/stage-11/results/ [3] https://www.pelotonmagazine.com/2025/07/tour-de-france-2025-stage-11-results/ [4] https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2025-stage-11-results-abrahamsen-wins-photo-finish-371853 [5] https://www.road.cc/content/racing/tour-de-france-2025-stage-11-results-abrahamsen-wins-photo-finish-371853 [6] https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/sport/tour-de-france-swiss-rider-schmid-narrowly-misses-out-on-stage-win/47662186
In the exciting world of sports, Jonas Abrahamsen's impressive victory in the 11th stage of the 2025 Tour de France has reinforced his reputation as a skilled and determined cyclist, known for his combative riding style and involvement in several breakaways. Meanwhile, the 2025 Tour de France also showcased the high-stakes competition of sports, as Swiss rider Mauro Schmid narrowly missed out on winning the same stage, having initiated the sprint after the final corner.
