Tadej Pogačar Is Already Plotting His Ultimate Tour de France Coronation on Alpe d'Huez
Tadej Pogačar has claimed a record-breaking victory on the legendary Alpe d'Huez during stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France.
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The brief
Tadej Pogačar won stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France, completing the climb of Alpe d'Huez in record time. The route for the stage ran from Gap to the summit of the climb.
Coverage from Reuters, BBC, and The Guardian confirms the victory, while Yahoo Sports and Cyclingnews note the immense crowds present at the Alpine location. Reports from The New York Times highlight the historical significance of the ascent, referencing previous records set at the site.
Observers are now tracking the final stages of the Tour. Coverage does not yet specify the ultimate impact of this stage win on the overall race standings heading into stage 20.
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Quick answers
Who won stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France?
Tadej Pogačar won the stage after completing the climb of Alpe d'Huez.
What route did the cyclists take for stage 19?
The stage ran from Gap to the summit of Alpe d'Huez.
Are there more stages remaining in the 2026 Tour de France?
Yes, coverage indicates that stage 20 is scheduled to follow.
Coverage (8)
- Brilliant Pogacar climbs Alpe d'Huez in record time to win Tour stage 19 Reuters · 15h ago
- Quinn: Alpe d'Huez climb 'the pinnacle of cycling' Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Tour de France 2026: Tadej Pogacar wins on Alpe d'Huez BBC · 15h ago
- How to watch Stage 19 & 20 of Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels & schedule Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
- Fears of chaos of L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown Cyclingnews · 22h ago
- Remembering Marco Pantani’s record-breaking ascent of Alpe d’Huez The New York Times · 22h ago
- Tour de France 2026: stage 19 from Gap to Alpe d’Huez The Guardian · 22h ago
- Tadej Pogačar Is Already Plotting His Ultimate Tour de France Coronation on Alpe d'Huez Outside Magazine · 22h ago
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