Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_12261714_2 (general_classification VARCHAR, stage VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Who's leading in the general classification in stage 1a?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT general_classification FROM table_12261714_2 WHERE stage = "1a"