The Peyragudes ski resort where Stage 12 finishes. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC

The publicity caravan heads uphill to the finish. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC

The Izorad hospitality corral (aka, VIP section), where my group got to watch the race about 400 meters from the finish. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

The Mavic neutral service car. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

The race officials arrive. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

The race officials arrive. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Chris Froome (starring at his stem as usual) and Fabio Aru lead the GC favorites. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Roman Bardet, the eventual stage winner, focused and wondering why no one is cheering for him...they must be American...;) Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

The GC group heads towards the finish. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Warren Barguil, the KOM jersey wearer, gets out of the saddle to stretch his legs. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Warren Barguil, the KOM jersey wearer, gets out of the saddle to stretch his legs. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Pierre-Roger Latour, one of Bardet's trusted lieutenants. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Riders within 500 meters of the finish shadowed by the Dimension Data team car. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

That is a face of determination. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

You have to tell yourself that you're almost there. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

When you give it your all to get home. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Tiejs Benoot powers towards the finish. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Tiejs Benoot powers towards the finish. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

It wasn't fun to look up and see the gradient at the finish. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Riders continued to look up the finish gradient in frustration. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

French fans go wild for their own. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Seasoned pro Janez Brajkovic with his tongue out...for some reason. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Cheering from the fans really matters at this point. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC

Some riders just want to finish, while others seem to be having fun. Photos from Stage 12 of the 2017 Tour de France (Pau to Peyragudes). Taken from the Izorad hospitality area with about 400 meter to go. Nikon D500 Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC