Tag: Puncheur
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What Is a Puncheur? The Riders Who Win on Short, Steep Climbs
Curated by Gary Edgington · Race Results Some days at the Tour de France are not decided by the sprinters and not by the pure mountain climbers, but by a third kind of rider who thrives on the awkward ground in between. Stage 2 of the 2026 race — 168.5 kilometres from Tarragona to Barcelona,…