Stage 19 of the Tour de France unfolded in the French Alps, where a challenging mountain stage took riders from Embrun to Isola 2000. Spanning just under 150 kilometers, this grueling route featured three ascents above 2,000 meters, including the legendary Col de la Bonette at an elevation of 2,802 meters – the highest paved road in Europe. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and punishing gradients, cyclists battled through iconic climbs to reach this awe-inspiring summit. The stage showcased their extraordinary abilities as they tackled both the mountainous terrain and their rivals, resulting in an enthralling spectacle that left fans on edge until the very last moment.
Pogačar crosses the finish line first again
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) continues to impress with his exceptional versatility and consistent success in professional cycling since turning pro in 2018. The Slovenian sensation, just 24 years old at 1.76 meters tall and weighing 66 kg, has already made a significant impact on the sport’s landscape but also on this Tour. With over 7,000 points accumulated in mountains from 2020 to 2024, Pogačar establishes himself as the best cyclist of the moment.
Pogačar’s dominance was on full display during a thrilling Stage 19 of the Tour de France, where he claimed victory in Isola 2000 by narrowly edging out Jorgenson from Team Jumbo-Visma Leasehold and Simon Yates from Team Jayco AlUla. His consistency on this tour enabled him to win his 4th stage, making him the person with the most stages won so far on this tour.
Pogačar stretches his lead at GC but Carapaz steals the best climber jersey
Today’s stage of the Tour de France saw no significant changes in the overall rankings, except for Tadej Pogačar further widening the gap between himself and his rivals. However, the standout move of the day was by Richard Carapaz, who claimed the best climber’s jersey. Carapaz more than doubled his points in the best climber classification, showcasing his prowess on the climbs and shaking up the competition for the coveted jersey.
Riders Face Final Challenge on Stage 20
As we approach the final stretch of the Tour de France, riders will face tomorrow’s challenging Stage 20 from Nice to Col de la Couillole, featuring formidable climbs such as col de Braus, cols de Turini, and col de la Colmiane. This demanding stage is likely to favor strong climbers like Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, Adam Yates, Jai Hindley. Their endurance and climbing abilities will be put to the test as they tackle the demanding terrain in a thrilling display of skill and determination.
