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Pogacar Claims Record Bid on Alpe d'Huez
25 Jul
Summary
- Tadej Pogacar is close to a fifth Tour de France win.
- He set a new Alpe d'Huez climb record.
- His lead is now over seven minutes.
Tadej Pogacar is nearing a historic fifth Tour de France title following a commanding win on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider established a significant lead on the decisive final climb, solidifying his dominant position in the race.
Pogacar's remarkable performance saw him set a new record time for the Alpe d'Huez ascent, surpassing previous benchmarks. He now holds a substantial advantage of seven minutes and 11 seconds over his nearest competitor, Remco Evenepoel.
This victory puts Pogacar on the cusp of equalling the record for the most Tour de France wins, a prestigious feat shared by cycling legends. His team-mate, Isaac del Toro, continues to hold third place overall and leads the young riders' classification.
