Tour de France 2022 - How to watch Stage 18 on Thursday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Published 20/07/2022 at 19:04 GMT

The 143.2km route from Lourdes to Hautacam represents an absolutely crucial day of racing for Tadej Pogacar to haul in Jonas Vingegaard. "He [Pogacar] will throw everything that he has left in the tank at it because even on his best day, on the time trial he is not going to be able to take that time back," Dan Lloyd said on the Breakaway post-race show after Stage 17 of the Tour de France.

Tour de France Stage 18 profile and route map: Lourdes – Hautacam

Tadej Pogacar may have failed to make significant ground on Jonas Vingegaard on Wednesday, but he has another chance to make a big impact on Stage 18.

The 143.2km route from Lourdes to Hautacam represents an absolutely crucial day of racing for the Slovenian to haul in his rival, and the Breakaway team made it abundantly clear that he must give everything he has left.

"There has only been one Danish winner up there so Vingegaard might be able to become the second," Adam Blythe said. "It is going to be a hard day.

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"It is not the longest, but it is that distance where it is a little bit shorter and riders will think they should be a bit more aggressive."

Dan Lloyd added: "He [Pogacar] will throw everything that he has left in the tank at it because even on his best day, on the time trial he is not going to be able to take that time back.

"So he has to take a chunk of it back tomorrow [Stage 18] to have any hope. He would be doing well to take a minute out of Vingegaard on the final time trial. A minute even then would be pushing it.

"He has to take more than a minute off tomorrow if he is going to have a chance of winning a third straight Tour."

'He'll throw everything at it' - Pogacar tipped for epic attack on Stage 18

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.

Bradley Wiggins will be doing his thing on the back of a motorbike, while the 2012 victor also returns with his critically acclaimed podcast, The Bradley Wiggins Show by Eurosport. Hannah Walker and Bernie Eisel will be on site speaking to the people that matter.

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 18?

Tune in from 12:15-17:30 BST on Thursday July 21 to watch Stage 18 of the Tour de France. Watch the action on Eurosport 1, with uninterrupted coverage on discovery+.