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Fears of chaos of L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown

Tadej Pogačar claims a record-breaking victory at L'Alpe d'Huez as massive crowds gather for the Tour de France's penultimate mountain stage.

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The brief

Tadej Pogačar has secured a stage 19 victory at L'Alpe d'Huez, establishing a new record during the climb. The result followed a closely contested ascent that saw Sepp Kuss finish near the front of the pack during the route from Gap.

Reporting from outlets including BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, and The Guardian highlights the immense density of spectators on the climb, with Outside Magazine noting that 500,000 fans have gathered at the site. Coverage focuses on the strategic significance of the route and the historical prominence of the climb within the Tour de France.

Future updates will track the general classification standings following this stage. Coverage does not yet specify how event organizers are managing the crowd volume or potential safety concerns on the mountain road.

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Quick answers

Who won stage 19 of the Tour de France?

Tadej Pogačar won the stage, setting a new record on the climb to L'Alpe d'Huez.

How many fans are reported to be at the climb?

According to Outside Magazine, approximately 500,000 fans have flooded L'Alpe d'Huez.

What route did the riders take for this stage?

The stage 19 route ran from Gap to L'Alpe d'Huez.

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Tour de France Tadej Pogačar L'Alpe d'Huez Cycling Sepp Kuss

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