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Pogacar Claims 5th Stage Victory on Alpe d'Huez
25 Jul
Summary
- Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth stage win on Alpe d'Huez.
- Valentin Paret-Peintre vied for mountain points but faded.
- The 2026 Tour de France is entering its final two days.
Stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France concluded on Friday, July 24, with Tadej Pogacar claiming his fifth stage victory. The 127.9-kilometer route from Gap to Alpe d'Huez featured the shortest mountain stages of the race.
Valentin Paret-Peintre showed early determination, contesting points on the Col Bayard and Col du Noyer climbs. Despite his efforts, he eventually dropped from the breakaway group.
Pogacar launched a decisive attack in the closing kilometers on Alpe d'Huez, surpassing the leading riders to take the stage win. This victory places him firmly in the yellow jersey ahead of the penultimate stage.
As of the end of Stage 19, Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia leads the general classification. Other jersey leaders include Mads Pedersen of Denmark (green jersey), Richard Carapaz of Ecuador (polka dot jersey), and Isaac Del Toro of Mexico (white jersey).
