Tadej Pogačar took the Stage 19 on July 24. The Slovenian rider struck hard on Alpe d'Huez and rode clear of the rest. Only Richard Carapaz drew near. Pogačar's group carried teammates who felt ill earlier in the stage but the leader held his form. His lead bounced upward on the last climbs. Two days prior, Carapaz secured Stage 18 just minutes behind.
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Tour de France leader Pogacar triumphs at Alpe d'Huez with sensational solo attack - Reuters
Tour de France leader Pogacar triumphs at Alpe d'Huez with sensational solo attack Reuters
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Sickness Crisis Threatens Tadej Pogačar and His Dream Tour de France Finale - Outside Magazine
Sickness Crisis Threatens Tadej Pogačar and His Dream Tour de France Finale Outside Magazine
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Climactic day at Tour de France with several Pogacar teammates ill and team avoiding questions; Trek announce new e-bike standards allowing 20mph on the pavement; Chris Froome's.
Climactic day at Tour de France with several Pogacar teammates ill and team avoiding questions; Trek announce new e-bike standards allowing 20mph on the pavement; Chris Froome's next project; Alpe d'Huez mayhem + more on the live blog Road.cc
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What to know for 2026 Tour de France: Final stages, course, how to watch and more - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
What to know for 2026 Tour de France: Final stages, course, how to watch and more NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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'Tadej is OK' - UAE Team Emirates play down doubts about Tadej Pogačar's health after illness strikes Tour de France team - Cyclingnews
'Tadej is OK' - UAE Team Emirates play down doubts about Tadej Pogačar's health after illness strikes Tour de France team Cyclingnews