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Tadej Pogačar blasted clear on Alpe d'Huez to win Stage 19 of the Tour de France in 35:27, erasing rivals from the GC group and tightening his grip on yellow as Remco Evenepoel finished as the best GC rider about 2:29 back.
Tadej Pogacar launched a spectacular solo attack from the base of Alpe d’Huez to win Stage 19 of the Tour de France, extending his overall lead with two stages remaining as rivals failed to coordinate in the decisive final kilometers.
Tadej Pogačar rode solo from the break on the iconic Alpe d'Huez to win stage 19 of the Tour de France, breaking the climb's fastest ascent record. He outpaced Lenny Martinez and Richard Carapaz in the final kilometers as Remco Evenepoel chased in the GC group, boosting his yellow-jersey bid ahead of Paris.
Sepp Kuss attacked from the day’s break in stage 19 and outpowered his companion on the final climb to take his first Giro d’Italia stage win atop the Piani di Pezzè. The result shakes up the GC, with Jonas Vingegaard extending his overall lead while Derek Gee-West moved up for Lidl-Trek, Giulio Ciccone taking third on the stage as Hindley moves onto the podium and Arensman slips back.
EF Education-EasyPost have withdrawn Michael Valgren and James Shaw from the Giro d’Italia to rest them for upcoming races, opting to protect their health ahead of a demanding final week; with stage 19 described as the queen stage and Rome to follow, the team said the move is about recovery and preparing for a crucial summer block, potentially including the Tour de France.
Thymen Arensman won stage 19 of the 2025 Tour de France with a strong attack, while the overall GC remained largely unchanged, and notable performances included Johannessen moving up to 6th and Roglič dropping to 8th. Arensman's effort was comparable to Pogačar's on Hautacam, aided by rainy conditions.
Tadej Pogacar is poised to win his fourth Tour de France after defending his lead on the final mountain stage, while Thymen Arensman achieved a surprising victory in stage 19, with Jonas Vingegaard close behind. The race remains competitive with two stages left, and Pogacar's lead is substantial, making his victory highly likely.
Stage 19 of the 2025 Tour de France, shortened to 95km due to cattle disease outbreak, features intense mountain climbing with key attacks from riders like Roglič and Martinez, and is expected to deliver flat-out action in the high Alps.
Stage 19 of the 2025 Tour de France has been shortened from 129.9 km to 95 km and two classified climbs have been removed due to cow contagion, leading to a significant route change.
The Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 route has been modified to avoid the Col des Saisies due to an outbreak of contagious dermatitis in cattle, resulting in a shorter 95 km stage and a later start time.
During the penultimate mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia, Nicolas Prodhomme won the stage with a solo break, while Richard Carapaz and Del Toro gained significant time in the general classification, narrowing the gap to the race leader. The stage featured intense attacks and strategic riding, with Yates dropping out of the top ten and the overall race tightening as riders faced brutal climbs and challenging heat conditions.
Tour de France stage 19 was one of the fastest in history, with an average speed of 49.13kph. The stage featured a colossal fight for the breakaway, resulting in a grueling challenge for the riders. Matej Mohorič won the stage in a photo finish. The stage was described as more like a Classic than a Tour stage, with teams going all out for a chance at victory. The terrain and the presence of multiple teams in the breakaway contributed to the high-speed race.