Riders faced another tough day in the mountains on Stage 11. The Col du Tourmalet, the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrénées, challenged riders in the second-to-last climb of the day.
Here are the results after Stage 11:
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Who won Stage 11 of the 2015 Tour de France?
Rafal Majka took a slight lead in the final kilometers of the Col du Tourmalet sailed down the descent, opening up a significant gap heading into the last climb of the day. He maintained his lead during the last 5-kilometer climb and won the stage by one minute.
Who is the top American after 11 stages in the Tour de France?
Tejay van Garderen holds on to second place and did not lose any more time. He finished alongside Chris Froome, Alberto Contador, Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde.
What were the results of Stage 11 of the Tour de France?
1. Rafal Majka, 5h 02' 01"
2. Dan Martin, 5h 03' 01", +01' 00"
3. E Buchmann, 5h 03' 24", +01' 23"
4. S Pauwels, 5h 04' 09", +2' 08"
5. Thomas Voeckler, 5h 05' 35", +3' 34"
6. J Simon, 5h 05' 35", +3' 34"
7. Bauke Mollema, 5h 07' 12", +5' 11"
8. Alejandro Valverde, 5h 07' 20", +5' 19"
9. Chris Froome, 5h 07' 22", +5' 21"
10. Alberto Contador, 5h 07' 22", +5' 21"
Were there any riders who quit the race?
Rui Costa and Ben Gastauer both abandoned the race during Stage 11. Back-to-back days in the mountains proved too tough.
Who is the overall leader after Stage 11?
Chris Froome holds the yellow jersey after Stage 11 as his ride through the mountains with the peloton was safe and controlled. None of his main competitors tried to attack, so he kept a steady pace up the Pyrénées, riding alongside van Garderen, Quintana, Contador and Valverde.
VIncenzo Nibali and Richie Porte fell off the back during the final climb of the day and lost more time.
Top 10 riders after Stage 11:
1. Chris Froome, 41h 03' 31"
2. Tejay van Garderen, 41h 06' 23", +2' 52"
3. Nairo Quintana, 41h 06' 40", +3' 09"
4. Alejandro Valverde, 41h 07' 30", +3' 59"
5. Geraint Thomas, 41h 07' 34", +4' 03"
6. Alberto Contador, 41h 07' 35", +4' 04"
7. Tony Gallopin, 41h 08' 04", +4' 33"
8. Robert Gesink, 41h 08' 06", +4' 35"
9. Warren Barguil, 41h 10' 15", +6' 44"
10. Bauke Mollema, 41h 10' 36", +7' 05"
What is the route for Stage 12?
More mountains! Thursday's Stage 12 features four climbs including a 15.8-kilometer category H summit finish atop the Plateau de Beille. Riders will continue through the French Pyrénées, covering 195 kilometers in Stage 12. There is one intermediate sprint 20 kilometers into the stage before riders hit the mountains.
What TV channel is showing Stage 12?
NBCSN will broadcast Stage 12 live beginning at 8 a.m. ET.
