Stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France saw a breakaway form with 11 men left as the peloton chased them down. Riders like Rui Costa and Fabien Grellier dropped away as EF's Sean Quinn led the front. The group had a four-minute lead with the Tourmalet climb approaching. The peloton closed in, with various riders trying to break away with attacks. With Geraint Thomas testing positive for COVID-19 but continuing to race, the competition intensified. Notable riders like Tom Pidcock and Juan Ayuso abandoned the race due to illness. The stage featured three major climbs in the Pyrenees, creating a challenging day for the riders. As the race headed towards the mountains, the riders faced a grueling stage with intense competition and unexpected challenges.