Tadej Pogačar Is Already Plotting His Ultimate Tour de France Coronation on Alpe d'Huez
Tadej Pogačar secured a record-breaking victory on the legendary Alpe d'Huez climb during stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France.
Coverage (8)
- Brilliant Pogacar climbs Alpe d'Huez in record time to win Tour stage 19 Reuters · 48d ago
- Quinn: Alpe d'Huez climb 'the pinnacle of cycling' Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Tour de France 2026: Tadej Pogacar wins on Alpe d'Huez BBC · 48d ago
- How to watch Stage 19 & 20 of Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels & schedule Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Fears of chaos of L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown Cyclingnews · 48d ago
- Remembering Marco Pantani’s record-breaking ascent of Alpe d’Huez The New York Times · 48d ago
- Tour de France 2026: stage 19 from Gap to Alpe d’Huez The Guardian · 48d ago
- Tadej Pogačar Is Already Plotting His Ultimate Tour de France Coronation on Alpe d'Huez Outside Magazine · 48d ago
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The story so far
Tadej Pogačar won stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France, completing the ascent of Alpe d'Huez in record time. The route for this stage spanned from Gap to the summit of the mountain.
Coverage from Reuters, the BBC, and The Guardian highlights the performance as a significant event in the race. Reporting from Cyclingnews notes that the climb drew large crowds, leading to concerns regarding potential logistical challenges, while The New York Times contextualizes the feat by revisiting past records set on the mountain.
Attention now shifts to the remaining stages of the 2026 Tour de France. Further developments depend on the outcome of stages 20 and beyond as the race progresses.
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The obvious questions
What record did Tadej Pogačar set on stage 19?
According to Reuters, Pogačar climbed Alpe d'Huez in record time to secure the stage win.
Were there safety concerns regarding the climb?
Cyclingnews reported fears of potential chaos due to large crowds packing the Alpine climb during the stage.
Which route did stage 19 cover?
The stage traveled from Gap to Alpe d'Huez, as stated by The Guardian.
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