Shock at the Tour de France: Who conquers the coveted Maillot à Pois?

Shock at the Tour de France: Who conquers the coveted Maillot à Pois?

Celle, Deutschland - July 12, 2025 marks another exciting day at the Tour de France, the most famous road bike race in the world. Not only sports enthusiasts are captivated by the rapid stages, the spectators on the streets also fight for every place when the drivers conquer the demanding climbs. In this issue with many severe climbs and targets at a large altitude, the focus is on the allocation of the Maillot à Pois - the dotted jerseys. This is awarded to the best miners, and the competition for the points is already in full swing.

With a strong swing, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) is one of the main favorites for the coveted jersey. He secured the Maillot à Pois after the fourth stage in Rouen, but was only able to wear it for a short time, because Tim Wellens, who also drives for UAE Team Emirates, grabbed the jersey after the sixth stage in Vire Normandy. But the race is still young and many drivers have the opportunity to prove their claim to the points. Other candidates include Lenny Martinez from Bahrain Victorious and Neilson Powless from EF Education-Easypost, which is known for his tactical skills.

Current points after the 7th stage

Here is a look at the current ranking of the mountain rating:

The story of the Tour de France

The Tour de France, which has been held annually in July since 1903 and is also known as a Grande Boucle, is not only a sporty, but also a cultural status. With its changing route through France and neighboring countries, it has developed into one of the largest sporting events in the world, right after the Olympic Games and the World Cup. The Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) organizes the race, which has been interrupted a few times through historical events such as the two world wars. In recent years, too, the tour has gone through huge changes, for example during the Covid 19 pandemic, which led to the shifting of the race in 2020.

With exciting mountain stages, which often take place in the Alps and Pyrenees, and the exciting competition for the various jerseys, the Tour de France is an unforgettable experience for the participants and spectators. Now it remains to be seen whether Tim Wellens can further expand his score or whether Pogacar, Vingegaard and the other outstanding drivers will overtake him. The next stages promise some exciting decisions!

For the latest updates and information about the Tour de France, visit l’équipe or or Wikipedia.