Tour de France 2022 – How to watch Stage 12 on Thursday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

“It’s a very tough climb.”

Robbie McEwen made it clear that he expected a tough day at the office for the remaining Tour de France cyclists at Stage 12.

After dealing with the hairpin bends, the 12-time stage winner thinks that the day will be set for French riders on Bastille Day, who “will be doing everything they can to get in the break.”

The Alpe d’Huez’s 13.8km ascent is one of the most iconic sections of the Tour and the mountain backdrop has framed some highlights over the decades.

“It’s a very tough climb, a much more irregular climb than what they had today,” McEwen explained.

“Alpe D’Huez chops and changes, you’ve got the hairpin bends. The best riders need to actually break in those hairpin corners, then it levels off and gets flat and you get a run up the next section where it is a much more punchy section.

The energisation you receive off the crowd… there will be more than a million people on the climb – it will be fantastic to watch. “

How can I watch the Tour de France on TV and livestream?

Each and every stage will be broadcast from the start line to the finish on Eurosport and GCN+, bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui and featuring regular contributions from pundits Robbie McEwen, Adam Blythe and Dan Lloyd.

For the first time, cycling will be introduced to our Cube studio for coverage of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes. A raft of new innovations awaits, including augmented reality analysis tools and unique virtual backdrops that will enhance the viewing experience even further.

An inclinometer feature will be introduced, a 3D representation bringing to life the gradients faced by the peloton. New technologies within the Cube environment will also showcase some of the finer, tactical nuances of the sport such as echelons and time trial setup.

When is Stage 12?

Stage 12 profile and route map

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