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Tadej Pogačar is aiming to seal a Tour de France coronation atop Alpe d’Huez as stages 18–20 in the Alps deliver a brutal final block, with Remco Evenepoel in strong form and Jonas Vingegaard’s exit widening the battle for podium spots and the white jersey; victory on the iconic climb could cement a historic fifth yellow jersey.
Canadian GC contender Derek Gee-West was involved in a massive crash on Giro d'Italia Stage 2, forced into a long solo chase as the race was briefly neutralised. He gradually rejoined the main group and finished with losses of just over a minute, with the peloton re-firing after the chaos and his team assessing him for a full medical check-up ahead of Stage 3.
The Tour de France's stage 20 did not feature the expected final-day GC battle, as Tadej Pogačar entered the stage with a significant lead over Jonas Vingegaard, and the stage lacked mountain action, leading to a less dramatic conclusion than in previous years.
Stage 17 of the 2025 Giro d'Italia was highly dramatic, featuring a fierce battle in the closing kilometers with Isaac del Toro winning the stage and maintaining his race lead amid intense competition from rivals like Carapaz and Yates. The race saw significant attacks on the Mortirolo climb, with GC contenders pushing hard, and the overall battle remains very open as the Giro approaches its final stages.
Stage 14 of the Tour de France sees Tadej Pogacar closing in on Jonas Vingegaard's yellow jersey lead, as the GC battle continues in the Alps. Pogacar claws back eight seconds on the Grand Colombier, while Tom Pidcock's GC bid remains intact after Ineos' mountain victory. Fans can watch the race live through streaming options.
Stage 9 of the Tour de France features a challenging mountain top finish on the Puy de Dôme, with a highly anticipated GC battle expected between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar. The breakaway group of 14 riders is working together to build their advantage, while several teams attempt to bridge the gap. Sprinters such as Jordi Meeus and Pedersen have fallen behind, and Julian Alaphilippe makes a move to close the gap. Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from the race due to a collarbone injury, and Mathieu Van der Poel rides in honor of his late grandfather, Raymond Poulidor.