{"id":2061806,"date":"2026-07-25T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2061806"},"modified":"2026-07-25T09:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:00:33","slug":"as-it-happened-late-crash-drama-and-gc-podium-remains-unchanged-on-stage-20-of-the-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2061806","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Late crash drama and GC podium remains unchanged on stage 20 of the Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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                As it happened: World champion triumphs in Tour de France stage 16 time trial as fifth place crashes out\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTour de France\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long live-report\">As it happened: Late crash drama and GC podium remains unchanged on stage 20 of the Tour de France<\/h1>\n<h2>Stage 20 may be the ultimate queen stage in Tour history, 5,600 metres of elevation gain packed into 170.9 kilometres, and placed on the penultimate day of the race for the very first time, with another finish on Alpe d&#8217;Huez<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Live-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Puddicombe <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nLast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:25:25Z\" 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-(--image--text--color) font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[var(--site-header-height,60px)] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\"><span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold font-article-heading lg:pl-3 lg:text-sm whitespace-nowrap uppercase\">Jump To:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-row w-auto border-y-0\">\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-(--jumpto-underline-color) border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Race Results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Have your say<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>OFFICIAL START<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>150KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA CROIX-DE-FER<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>DNF &#8211; ILAN VAN WILDER<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>90KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM &#8211; 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COL DE SARENNE<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>CRASH &#8211; KUSS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>1KM TO GO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>CARAPAZ WINS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3500142-8745-11f1-a932-1b5b6a7a77a8\"><strong>2026 Tour de France &#8211; Everything you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Tour de France &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3500142-8745-11f1-a932-1b5b6a7a77a8-2\"><strong>2026 Tour de France &#8211; Contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Tour de France stage 20 &#8211; Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e35001a6-8745-11f1-b1f4-b9ebb03c8753\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-results\"><span>Race Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-have-your-say\"><span>Have your say<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:25:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:25:25.651Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-109ff042-883d-11f1-946f-311cc133ef60\">Thanks for joining us today, for what was a thrilling queen stage of the Tour de France. It\u2019s been a Tour of real panache, as reflected by the riders who all but sealed victories in the classifications today &#8211; Pedersen for green, Carapaz for polka-dots, Del Toro for white and of course, Poga\u010dar for yellow.<\/p>\n<p>The action isn\u2019t done yet. The riders head to Paris tomorrow, and (even if the route is set to be shortened), if last year\u2019s stage is anything to go by, the new Montmartre route will produce another thriller. This Tour promises to go out with a bang &#8211; be sure to join us again for its finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-109ff0b0-883d-11f1-899c-4f7a8481e633\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:17:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:17:52.735Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-028c4970-883c-11f1-8e35-c1e2c6b21465\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;I was super-comfortable all day on the last climb. There was the battle between Isaac [Del Toro] and then [Paul] Seixas, and yeah, I was feeling very comfortable on the climb.<br \/>\n\u201cIn the end, I also didn&#8217;t want to mess up the situation between both of them, so I just waited \u2018till the last 3km. Luckily, I had Jai [Hindley] in the front, so we really gave it a big, big push.<br \/>\n&#8220;It\u2019s a shame that I came really close to the stage victory. But in general, I need to be happy with my second place in the GC. But it would have been amazing to win this queen stage, and yeah, we came really close, but next year.\u201d\n<\/p><figcaption><cite>Remco Evenepoel<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:04:40+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:04:40.231Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-29e412fc-883a-11f1-ad23-735de98b9103\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>72:53:44<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:06:26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:09:42<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:11:56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:13:02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:14:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Juan Ayuso (Spa) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:17:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Richard Carapaz (Ecu) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:20:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tom Pidcock (GBr) Pinarello-Q36.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:29:28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jordan Jegat (Fra) Totalenergies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:33:21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:57:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:57:24.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2640885c-8839-11f1-8053-11e569839a7a\">This was a rough day for Sepp Kuss, and he\u2019ll be devastated at missing out on the stage win having led the race in the final kilometres until a dramatic double-crash. But it could have been much worse were it not for a well-positioned barrier on the final descent of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Sepp Kuss misses out on stage victory after crashing twice on descent while leading into stage 20 finale at Tour de France<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-264088ca-8839-11f1-afac-f96a098b71d9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:51:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:51:19.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4cbb7614-8838-11f1-8cf5-1352f6769067\">They might not have added a seventh stage to their haul from this year&#8217;s Tour, but Poga\u010dar and Del Toro have all but sealed first and third place on this year&#8217;s podium with their rides today. That&#8217;s a feat the team has only managed once before, in 2023, with Poga\u010dar and Adam Yates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4cbb766e-8838-11f1-bd14-0598549a23c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:45:04+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:45:04.680Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-6d1a4346-8837-11f1-aac7-c90a164129bc\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Richard Carapaz (Ecu) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>04:59:39<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:00:26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sepp Kuss (USA) Visma-Lease a Bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:00:31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:01:05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 4 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:01:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jai Hindley (Aus) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:02:15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:02:55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Juan Ayuso (Spa) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 8 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 9 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:42:21+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:42:21.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0c6af432-8837-11f1-a20c-7942ff835f07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:41:26+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:41:26.232Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb1501ec-8836-11f1-aa3f-4fed55afd802\">Paul Seixas came to the finish in tenth, in a group with Ayuso and Skjelmose at 2:55. That&#8217;s enough to see him defend his fourth place on GC, while the two Lidl riders will remain seventh and sixth respectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:36:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:36:33.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c7d9298-8836-11f1-b209-0d5337d91a11\">Poga\u010dar and Del Toro are next to cross the line, arm in arm. They have all but sealed first and third place on the podium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:35:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:35:25.924Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-wins\"><span>CARAPAZ WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-140bce88-8836-11f1-87d8-81f3be11e1fd\">Richard Carapaz does it again, taking his second stage win of the race &#8211; and this time, resplendent in the polka-dot jersey he has won!<\/p>\n<p>Kuss is caught by Evenepoel on the finishing straight, taking third place, the latter taking second.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:33:42+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:33:42.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d63cd0d4-8835-11f1-9e9a-43d7ff3e448a\">Carapaz goes under the flamme rouge, leading Kuss by 25 seconds, Evenepoel by 35 seconds, and Poga\u010dar and Del Toro by 55 seconds. The win should be his!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:32:15+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:32:15.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a291fb92-8835-11f1-8f0a-cb6740a37ffc\">Evenepoel is riding away, and hunting a stage win! He&#8217;s got 40 seconds to make up on Carapaz, with 1500m still to climb to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:31:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:31:25.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84f3a5c2-8835-11f1-9dbb-47971c8e73ad\">Martinez has been dropped, but is still going hard. The man 2:54 ahead of him on GC, Paul Seixas, is vulnerable, about 1:30 behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:29:55+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:29:55.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f4a43c2-8835-11f1-8082-e57e3947b950\">Hindley led the yellow jersey, and now Evenepoel takes over, surrounded by the fans on Alpe d&#8217;Huez &#8211; and now Evenepoel accelerates! Poga\u010dar doesn&#8217;t respond, and continues riding temp with Del Toro on his wheel. Del Toro is briefly dropped, but Pog slows down to allow him to latch back onto his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:27:02+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:27:02.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8247122-8834-11f1-8e51-bdb01e2f0d78\">Carapaz swings back onto the Alpe d&#8217;Huez, where he so nearly took victory yesterday. With a lead of 9 seconds on Kuss, and 1:10 on the yellow jersey group, it looks like this time he&#8217;ll take the win! He has less than 4km to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:25:44+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:25:44.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash-kuss\"><span>CRASH &#8211; KUSS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b9e00d6c-8834-11f1-a9ff-3b5a4cb63b23\">Kuss has fallen &#8211; not once, but twice. He was up quickly the first time and managed to retain a lead, but the second time looks like it\u2019s down for his chances &#8211; he\u2019s up again quickly and racing, but Carapaz flies past him while he was on the ground, and now leads the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b9e00dc6-8834-11f1-ab1f-5fbb485ada0d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:21:36+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:21:36.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25775914-8834-11f1-ad31-d7a7e092020d\">This is getting tense for Kuss! He&#8217;s just about holding on to a lead of 13 seconds over Carapaz, and the Ecuadorian is on a mission.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-25775978-8834-11f1-9169-a93caca36a0c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:18:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:18:33.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b865cec8-8833-11f1-94fb-2f16373e43da\">Carapaz has made some inroads, but not enough yet. He&#8217;s still 15 seconds behind Kuss.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the yellow jersey group is two minutes down, with Seixas at least 40 seconds further down in a group with Sjkelmose and Ayuso. The Frenchman needs to dig deep to ensure is fourth place on GC is protected &#8211; he has a buffer of 2:54 over Martinez in fifth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b865cf2c-8833-11f1-8d45-afcaf7a89978\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:14:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:14:11.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-sarenne\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE SARENNE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1c795d90-8833-11f1-8607-2f13e7431709\">Kuss goes over the top, about 20 seconds ahead of Carapaz. This is going to be a breathless final 14km as the latter tries to chase him down!<\/p>\n<p>Poga\u010dar leads himself, Del Toro, Evenepoel and Martinez over the top, two minutes later. It seems the stage will go to one of the two men at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:10:16+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:10:16.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-907ce62c-8832-11f1-bc3c-494a04465bc2\">Up ahead, Hindley has been well distanced, but Carapaz is getting closer and closer to Kuss and will hope to catch him before the summit in under 1km.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Poga\u010dar is leading the group consisting of Del Toro, Evenepoel, Ayuso (who was brought back from in front) and Martinez (who has rejoined from behind), but isn&#8217;t making inroads on Kuss, who is 1:50 ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:06:09+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:06:09.269Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcf0f60a-8831-11f1-9e8b-61878f655f1d\">Up ahead, Kuss has dropped Carapaz and Hindley again. They&#8217;re still in contention though, only a few seconds behind with a couple of kilometres still to climb.<\/p>\n<p>The yellow jersey group is still at 1:45 &#8211; this is going to be a close call when it comes to the stage. What might play in Kuss&#8217; advantage is that Poga\u010dar is still riding Del Toro rather than going on the charge again by himself. He&#8217;s setting tempo for his teammate up the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:03:30+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:03:30.651Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e5dac32-8831-11f1-a545-951209133420\">Seixas takes over from Riccitello, but isn&#8217;t really putting Del Toro under pressure. In fact, on his wheel Del Toro and Poga\u010dar are feeling fresh enough to have a chat.<\/p>\n<p>And now Del Toro takes over, and ups the pace &#8211; and Seixas is dropped! Only Poga\u010dar and Evenepoel are able to follow Del Toro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:00:35+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:00:35.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-35f51e6e-8831-11f1-b3b4-d9ed104503e5\">Prodhomme is done, having had to be called back by Seixas for going too hard. And now Riccitello is setting the pace, but Del Toro and the rest remain undropped, although Skjelmose is struggling to hang on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:57:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:57:11.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc8e1a1c-8830-11f1-bd20-9fe5fc739e47\">5km from the summit of the climb, Carapaz and Hindley have re-joined Kuss. They really have to work together, as Decathlon&#8217;s acceleration is seeing their gap be eaten into &#8211; it&#8217;s now down to just 2:15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:55:44+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:55:44.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88dc6322-8830-11f1-b7ee-c7b2a9e9fd40\">Decathlon are making their move! Prodhomme has taken over at the front, and, unlike earlier, this time has Seixas on his wheel. And now Riccitello has dropped back to give the team another man.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ve upped the pace, but the group remains altogether for now, with Del Toro and Poga\u010dar following them closely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:53:56+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:53:56.354Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4825f96a-8830-11f1-bd9b-f7bf930a58e7\">Kuss continues to lead, but Carapaz and Hindley are working well together and slowly brining him back. They can see him up ahead, and he&#8217;s only about 8 seconds away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4825f9ce-8830-11f1-af4b-f75db4b89b9e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Shutterstock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:51:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:51:45.123Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9cfb5a8-882f-11f1-af69-a58696b2c81e\">Poga\u010dar has been leading the group for a long time now, and has done since the last climb (pictured below), but appears to be riding well within himself. Seven riders are still with him, and Kuss is growing his advantage, which is now up to just under three minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f9cfb602-882f-11f1-9161-c95ee5403eb8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:47:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:47:25.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f261bc8-882f-11f1-8398-d159aabac240\">Kuss has gone clear from the rest of the break! Hindley is second on the road at about 10 seconds, and Carapaz is bearing down on him and about to latch onto his wheel. Ayuso has fallen back though, and losing more ground, at 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:44:08+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:44:08.482Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a68b44-882e-11f1-a375-8d6a7affb340\">The leaders at the front are attacking each other, with Ayuso and Hindley making attempts before being brought back by Kuss and Carapaz. Their lead to the yellow jersey group is don to 2:30, and they&#8217;re in danger of being caught, especially if they keep riding like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:41:13+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:41:13.501Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-815d566c-882e-11f1-992f-ebef1a6ccc31\">The yellow jersey group also reach the foot of the climb, and there&#8217;s a tussle between Poga\u010dar and Prodhomme to lead the group. The latter takes over for a few moments, but knocked it off and the yellow jersey has resumed control, riding tempo for Del Toro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:37:34+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:37:34.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ff1e442c-882d-11f1-9c2b-ede0a1022180\">Carapaz, Ayuso, Kuss and Hindley reach the foot of the Col de Sarenne, with a lead of 3:35 over the Poga\u010dar-led group of favourites. Will they be able to hold that on the 13km, 7.3% climb?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:31:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:31:31.987Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-26d67a80-882d-11f1-b671-adc59d2d6a0a\">It\u2019s still Tadej Poga\u010dar who leads the chase group as they near the bottom of the descent. He\u2019s only brought the leading group back to four minutes so far, but they need to be careful &#8211; and not, as they did a few moments ago, start looking at each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:26:47+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:26:47.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d5214a6-882c-11f1-bb53-afe456bbded1\">The riders are descending and heading back towards Alpe d&#8217;Huez, albeit via the different slope of the Col de Sarenne.<\/p>\n<p>The crowds won\u2019t be anything like what they were yesterday, which will come with a sense of relief for many in the peloton &#8211; especially those involved in the Einer Rubio \/ UAE Team Emirates XRG incident. Here\u2019s more on that fall-out.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d5214a6-882c-11f1-bb53-afe456bbded1-2\">&#8216;If we had had older cars, the accident would not have happened&#8217; \u2013 Tour de France organiser defends Alpe d&#8217;Huez crowd control as UAE manager apologises for Rubio car incident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:19:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:19:45.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81649e2a-882b-11f1-b6fb-0365225a988a\">Skjelmose, Van Gils and Prodhomme have just returned to the yellow jersey group, swelling it to 8 in size. That helps preserve Skjelmose&#8217;s place on GC, while the other two give their respective GC leaders Evenepoel and Seixas some support in the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:15:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:15:52.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f697ac6a-882a-11f1-9ea0-45b5c61204e5\">Riccitello is struggling on this descent, and has been dropped by the other four. By contrast Ayuso managed to get back into that lead group on the descent, and is looking good to leap up the GC. As things stand, with the gap to the peloton still at about 4:30, he&#8217;s up from 7th to 5th on the virtual GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:09:13+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:09:13.094Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ae44c8-882a-11f1-bf9e-5b76f9ea15f1\">Poga\u010dar leads the group of favourites 4:40 after the leaders (who have on the descent been joined by Ayuso), with just four riders on his wheel &#8211; Del Toro, Evenepoel, Seixas and Martinez. Skjelmose is chasing 20 second behind.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the virtual KOM rankings now, Carapaz now holding a mathematically unsurpassable lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ae44c8-882a-11f1-bf9e-5b76f9ea15f1-2\">1 Carapaz 141<\/p>\n<p>2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:04:14+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:04:14.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-569a0fba-8829-11f1-8a2e-838fbc751a2b\">Meanwhile Poga\u010dar&#8217;s pace is proving too much for most &#8211; even his teammate Del Toro was struggling to hold on! He knocked his pace off a bit, and now has Evenepoel, Seixas, Martinez with him as well as Del Toro. Skjelmose has been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:02:38+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:02:38.158Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-galibier\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU GALIBIER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1d69bf38-8829-11f1-a592-efa8c3337e9d\">Carapaz goes over the summit of the Col du Galibier, the highest point of this year&#8217;s Tour, securing both the Souvenir Henri Desgrange &#8211; and, if he makes it to the finish tomorrow, the polka-dot jersey. Chapeau, the Ecuadorian has ridden sublimely this final week of the Tour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:00:42+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:00:42.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8894b04-8828-11f1-b983-7b033c5b15cc\">A big chance in the peloton, as Poga\u010dar turns to a domestique role! He&#8217;s setting the pace at the front, and immediately the group is thinning out. He&#8217;s riding in support of Del Toro and his third place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:58:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:58:59.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ef4e0-8828-11f1-8895-9b8cfd6993be\">Poga\u010dar is having some words with Gro\u00dfschartner at the front of the peloton, and the latter continues to pace the peloton. They&#8217;re going quick enough to thin the group out, with 10th on GC Jegat among those dropped, but are falling further and further behind the leaders, who are 5:30 ahead &#8211; and now just 1km from the summit. Carapaz has moved to the front in anticipation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:53:38+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:53:38.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbc363c8-8827-11f1-a0fe-3909d3b3e334\">Hindley, Kuss and Riccitello have come back to Carapaz, with just under 3km left to ride until the summit of the climb. These appear to be the four strongest climbers from the day&#8217;s break, and, with a lead now of 4:50 on the peloton, have a real chance of racing for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:49:14+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:49:14.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-attacks\"><span>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e59b43e-8827-11f1-b917-7376971eba0a\">It&#8217;s a trademark explosive move from Carapaz, who has dropped everyone in the group 4.5km from the summit of the Galibier. He countered a more subdued Ayuso move, and the Spaniard has now fallen adrift, behind Kuss, Hindley and Riccittelo, who lead the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:44:20+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:44:20.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2470bc-8826-11f1-b0bf-7578689c1daa\">Healy is done at last, and has dropped out of the lead group. Despite struggling earlier, Arensman is having a second wind, and as taken over at the front.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, the peloton is still being led by Gro\u00dfschartner, and is 4:25 behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:40:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:40:25.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-032775b4-8826-11f1-8805-79bb5475df65\">Bahrain have ceded pace-setting duties back to UAE, and the gap to the leaders is growing again, to 4:30. They aren&#8217;t looking in great shape, with Yates dropping out of the group, leaving Poga\u010dar with just Del Toro and Gro\u00dfschartner left with him.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-03277618-8826-11f1-b251-0b4fb8722b9b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:33:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:33:19.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-054d2c4a-8825-11f1-bd52-a9ba7f56dc49\">Foss and Piganzoli have been dropped from the front group, and now, as Healy sets the pace, Arensman is struggling to hang on. Healy is going hard not just to set Carapaz up for the summit, but also for the stage win &#8211; the peloton have fallen back to over four minutes adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:27:46+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:27:46.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f37922a-8824-11f1-b6f4-d1bb4ecaa482\">The breakaway at the front. There are a lot of different interests here &#8211; the Netcompany duo of Arensman and Foss are desperate for the stage, without having won one yet; Carapaz has the ambition of sealing the polka-dot jersey as well as the stage; Ayuso wants to move up the GC; and Hindley and Riccitello are here as satellite riders for their respective GC leaders, Evenepoel and Seixas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3f379298-8824-11f1-8021-7b90196bae14\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:19:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:19:11.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b9dba80-8823-11f1-802e-7d9cd62cb6df\">Paret-Peintre has just been reabsorbed into the peloton That&#8217;s it for his hopes of winning the polka-dot jersey &#8211; it&#8217;s now Carapaz&#8217;s to lose.<\/p>\n<p>His breakaway group are seeing their gap reduced on the mountain, as Bahrain continue to pace the peloton, but they&#8217;re still 3:50 ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:13:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:13:24.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3cfc2afe-8822-11f1-ba11-5b956d26f402\">After the briefest of descents, they&#8217;re going back uphill again, up the mighty Col du Galibier. Despite having spent so much of the last half an hour climbing, they still have a whole 17.7km to climb to get to the top, at a not inconsiderable average gradient of 6.8%. This is a punishing mountain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:08:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:08:31.300Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-telegraphe\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU TELEGRAPHE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8e0d9820-8821-11f1-a620-53e4855a98c0\">Carapaz is led out by Healy, and eases off his wheel near the top to take the 10 points. With so many points on offer today, getting into the break and sweeping them up was exactly what he needed to do to seal the polka-dot jersey. If he can claim the 20 on offer at the top of the Galibier, the jersey is all but his.<\/p>\n<p>1 Carapaz 121<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e0d9820-8821-11f1-a620-53e4855a98c0-2\">2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:03:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:03:59.606Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec1dabcc-8820-11f1-af3d-13107aca6cd2\">It&#8217;s been a comfortable day so far for Tadej Poga\u010dar, who has been surrounded by his UAE teammates, now clearly recovered from the problems that struck them earlier this week. And no there day has become even simpler, as Bahrain have taken on pace-setting duties.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the break are just 1.5km from the top, and Carapaz is poised to take the KOM points uncontested, with Paret-Peintre dropped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec1dac26-8820-11f1-8429-ad2d09598ab8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:58:08+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:58:08.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a96174c-8820-11f1-abb0-b1151cc47843\">Ten riders remain in this breakaway that leads the race, as they climb the Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe &#8211; Kuss, Piganzoli, Ayuso, Carapaz, Healy, Arensman, Foss, Hindley, Riccitello and Tobias Halland Johannessen<\/p>\n<p>Behind, the peloton has drifted to 4:30 behind, and as a result Bahrain-Victorious have taken over the pace-setting, aware that Ayuso is putting Lenny Martinez&#8217;s 5th place under threat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:52:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:52:33.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53178412-881f-11f1-adc2-058aabc459f1\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:48:15+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:48:15.729Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b988969c-881e-11f1-82df-f7da8dfefd43\">Paret-Peintre is dropped for good, now 20 seconds back, and EF have noted. The group has thinned out to eleven riders, but Carapaz is still there and looking comfortable, and has company in his teammate Ben Healy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-b9889700-881e-11f1-a1f6-89c8e4c55e49\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;Paret-Peintre is cracking&#8221;<\/p><figcaption><cite>Charly Wegelius &#8211; EF DS<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:41:46+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:41:46.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d14d33e2-881d-11f1-a3ca-b5cb533781d8\">There are tired legs in the break, and many riders have been dropped on the lower slopes of the climb. Jorgenson and Armirail are done after their work earlier, as is Pedersen, unsurprisingly; and Paret-Peintre is yo-yoing off the back, his KOM hopes hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d14d3450-881d-11f1-aceb-75787c631910\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:37:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:37:19.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3235a190-881d-11f1-a497-93a7da4ab572\">The riders are climbing again, up the Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe. This one&#8217;s another very familiar one from Tour history, rising for 12km at 7.1%, and is almost immediately followed by an even more famous mountain, the Col du Galibier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:29:48+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:29:48.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-25539668-881c-11f1-ac09-93377bbe1fcb\">Now, Lidl-Trek and Pedersen shift their attention towards Ayuso, and propelling him up the GC. He&#8217;s up to fifth on the virtual GC as things stand, with the peloton three minutes down from the lead group containing Ayuso.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:25:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:25:59.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint\"><span>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9d46f292-881b-11f1-8b8c-e9d1428c179b\">He\u2019s done it! Mads Pedersen rolls over to take the 25 green jersey points uncontested.<\/p>\n<p>All he has to do now to seal victory in the points classification is to make it to the finish in Paris tomorrow. What a ride it\u2019s been by the Dane, a worthy winner and a rider unparalleled in the way he rides with such panache. And to do so this way, attacking out of the peloton on an hors category climb to bridge up to a breakaway, epitomises what makes him so special.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9d46f364-881b-11f1-97bd-959b9295891b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:16:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:16:31.043Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a39e420-881a-11f1-a124-cf87b1a8f376\">There\u2019s a temporary calm in the race, as they move towards the intermediate sprint, where Pedersen looks sure to take the points and seal the green jersey.<\/p>\n<p>After that, the tempo will likely shift again as priorities change, but in the meantime, have a read of our deep-dive anti-doping in modern day cycling.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a39e420-881a-11f1-a124-cf87b1a8f376-2\">An altitude alibi: Does cycling&#8217;s anti-doping system have a major loophole?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:10:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:10:25.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dnf-ilan-van-wilder\"><span>DNF &#8211; ILAN VAN WILDER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-706cd586-8819-11f1-a950-8f760587be6f\">Van Wilder crashed on the descent, and has unfortunately abandoned the race. That&#8217;s a real shame for him, as he was right up there in GC a 12th overall.<\/p>\n<p>He joins Pascal Ackermann, who also left the race earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-706cd608-8819-11f1-81e7-c5b467a45c56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:02:07+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:02:07.238Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-474d1946-8818-11f1-a58f-75e9323e95b1\">The chasers have caught Carapaz and Paret-Peintre, and lead the race again &#8211; and Pedersen is in this group. The intermediate sprint is just 18km of downhill and valley roads away, and if he takes the points there, the green jersey is his, even before the Parisian finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-474d19be-8818-11f1-b3d8-655265efa5b7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:57:20+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:57:20.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9c36f2fc-8817-11f1-b06f-63de633fe827\">Paret-Peintre has joined Carapaz at the front of the race on the descent, and the two share a sporting welcoming gesture before starting to work together.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Pedersen is flying down the descent, and has just joined the rest of the chasing breakaway group, where his teammate Ayuso is present. Further behind then, Benoot crashed on the descent, but managed to remount and is back racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:52:23+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:52:23.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb837052-8816-11f1-9ea4-5ddfba498b3c\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:48:54+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:48:54.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-de-fer\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA CROIX-DE-FER <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6e8b19f6-8816-11f1-9832-fb745f2bc353\">Carapaz reaches the top of the climb by himself to take 20 more KOM points, and is closing in on victory in that classification &#8211; though he\u2019ll need to capture more points on the upcoming summits to be sure.<\/p>\n<p>Paret-Peintre was second to the summit, while behind him was the rest of the break, followed by Pedersen, who\u2019s digging really deep and will n doubt fly down this descent to try to catch those in front of him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e8b19f6-8816-11f1-9832-fb745f2bc353-2\">Here are the updated KOM rankings.<\/p>\n<p>1 Carapaz 111<\/p>\n<p>2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:45:00+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:45:00.466Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e332d5d8-8815-11f1-ba19-4922317f1aa9\">The pace is slow in the peloton, the gap to Carapaz growing to 2:20, and Benoot has attacked out from it, giving his Decathlon leader Seixas another rider up the road for later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e332d646-8815-11f1-9c7c-5fe766c946ba\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:40:22+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:40:22.303Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d57cb32-8815-11f1-bd5e-6de2da871573\">And following the polka-dot jersey now the green jersey attacks &#8211; on an hors category climb! Mads Pedersen has accelerated out of the peloton, no doubt in search of the green jersey points on offer at the intermediate sprint. But it&#8217;s a tall order, as he&#8217;s 1:35 further down the mountain than Carapaz, and 1:10 from the rest of the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:37:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:37:59.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-attacks\"><span>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e871dee6-8814-11f1-be47-cfa595d434d7\">The polka-dot jersey accelerates, and it&#8217;s a committed one. 3.5km from the top he&#8217;s burst out of the breakaway group and has a gap over everyone &#8211; he wants the KOM points at the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:33:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:33:24.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-442fce10-8814-11f1-bcaa-01a8deceb000\">Visma are going all in for the stage win today, with Armirail pulling at the front of the breakaway group, maintaining its lead of about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Along with Piganzoli and Jorgenson, Sepp Kuss is one of their four riders in the group. Based on how he rode yesterday, when he remained at the front almost all day for a third-place finish, he might be their best shout at pulling it off today.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-442fce10-8814-11f1-bcaa-01a8deceb000-2\">Sepp Kuss still aiming for Tour de France stage win on Alpe d&#8217;Huez after being denied by Tadej Poga\u010dar on stage 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:26:17+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:26:17.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45d7d3f8-8813-11f1-a1d1-21a2fe38af45\">The peloton is swelling again, as UAE set a steady tempo with Yates, and dropped riders return &#8211; including Mads Pedersen. There&#8217;s an intermediate sprint at the bottom of the descent of this climb, where he could all but seal the points classification. He&#8217;s digging very deep to try to do so.<\/p>\n<p>There is still the break up the road, though, with about 15 riders in it and a lead of 45 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:23:16+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:23:16.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9f57c76-8812-11f1-9767-597ba230a8d2\">Today\u2019s stage finishes up Alpe d&#8217;Huez again, but not quite as we know it. It\u2019s to be climbed via the Col de Seranne rather than the more familiar route taken yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>One man who does know that ascent is Pete Kennaugh, who won here in 2017 when a stage of the Dauphin\u00e9 finished here. Here are his recollections of it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9f57c76-8812-11f1-9767-597ba230a8d2-2\">&#8216;There was no discussion, I just went&#8217; \u2013 Pete Kennaugh, the last winner on Alpe d&#8217;Huez via Col de Sarenne, reflects on memorable day from the Team Sky era<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:17:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:17:52.284Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-18eafa74-8812-11f1-8a17-bbf3b4d6017b\">A group of about 15 riders have formed, and it&#8217;s a strong one &#8211; Visma are pushing on at the front of it with Kuss, Jorgenson and Armirail, and also here are Carapaz, Healy, Paret-Peintre, Johannessen, Hindley, and Ayuso.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates XRG don&#8217;t seem happy with it, and are riding at the front of the peloton, keeping them at about 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:11:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:11:45.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e626d60-8811-11f1-9ccc-790d750dee15\">The lead group has been caught, and the race is all back together. There hasn&#8217;t been any major attacks from the peloton yet, but Ayuso did try another tentative move. Might that change now there isn&#8217;t a group up the road?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e626dc4-8811-11f1-95c6-bd4e842fecbf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:03:36+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:03:36.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ae63c6e-8810-11f1-9cfe-3ff364dfd631\">The lead group has broken up, with Steinhauser, Barguil, Azparren and Abrahamsen going clear of the others on this climb. Meanwhile behind, the peloton is being thinned out with riders dropping out of the back &#8211; and even Mads Pedersen is being dropped. He must at long last be paying for the huge amount of attacks he has made throughout this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1ae63cd2-8810-11f1-8d12-711ce10a7111\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:56:00+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:56:00.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0acd8356-880f-11f1-b0c2-f746ed76462b\">There are some tentative attacks at the front of the peloton on the lower slopes of this climb, with Jorgenson and Carapaz hovering towards the front, but nobody have a gap yet. Most interestingly, Ayuso tried to move &#8211; he must be feeling better after his tough stage yesterday, and is seeking to rise back up the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:50:04+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:50:04.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3688aada-880e-11f1-99ec-87152b3b3707\">The break start the Col de la Croix-de-Fer with a decent lead of 1:15, but that&#8217;s likely to evaporate once the stronger climbers launch attacks to try and get into the break. This is a real slog of a mountain, only averaging 5.2%, but going on for a mammoth 24.1km.<\/p>\n<p>Steinhauser is probably the strongest climber on paper of those in the break, but he&#8217;s likely setting up EF teammate Carapaz, who wants to seal the King of the Mountains jersey today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3688ab3e-880e-11f1-b900-b95e5197f7f7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:42:53+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:42:53.506Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-365c8848-880d-11f1-ba7b-59839748eced\">A group of 6 has formed, and has a lead of 40 seconds: Steinhauser, Abrahamsen, Veistroffer, Barguil, Delbove and Azparren. That\u2019s a decent lead, but there\u2019s still likely to be plenty of attackers from the peloton once they start climbing the first mountain of the day, the hors category Col de la Croix-de-Fer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:37:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:37:24.266Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-719b232a-880c-11f1-a4c6-d58797e53024\">And they&#8217;re off! Nelson Oliveira is the first rider to attack, and takes abut five riders with him, including Mauro Schmid, but they fail to get a gap. This could be a prolonged battle to form the break, given how many riders want to win a stage and how little time there is left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:32:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:32:11.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6e543ee-880b-11f1-9d66-2b29d2c16f21\">With the yellow jersey looking secure, it might be that UAE Team Emirates XRG turn their attention towards Isaac del Toro, and winning him the white jerseys and the final podium spot ahead of Paul Seixas. The pair have visibly gotten along very well through this race, and it could be that Poga\u010dar sacrifices his own ambitions for a stage win today to help his teammate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;ve kept motivating each other&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro tightens grip on Tour de France podium as UAE Team Emirates bounce back from illness<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b6e54448-880b-11f1-8eea-477f6c6e134a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:22:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:22:25.186Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59c7573e-880a-11f1-8196-cd9b9691912d\">While there won&#8217;t quite be the scenes of Alpe d&#8217;Huez yesterday, that has split opinion for the way they were balanced between spectacle and danger, there are still a huge number of fans on the roadside to watch the queen stage including at the start in Le Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, from where the riders have just rolled out from the unofficial start.<\/p>\n<p>Unpopular opinion: Alpe d&#8217;Huez is on the limit, and it wasn&#8217;t even the best atmosphere at this Tour de France<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-59c757ac-880a-11f1-a322-3b130e8b70e4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:12:47+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:12:47.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-012d48dc-8809-11f1-a07d-09e32d848fc3\">While any doubts about Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s fitness were answered pretty comprehensively with his win yesterday, and his victory in the overall classification all but sealed, there remains much to play for. Only 24 seconds separate Del Toro on the podium and Seixas in fourth place; the King of the Mountains remains a three-way contest; and over half the teams are still seeking a stage win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-012d4940-8809-11f1-9e5a-99379e0395fe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:06:58+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:06:58.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3123855c-8808-11f1-911f-af113979d9e3\">If you thought the last two stages were hard, wait \u2018till you see this. With no less than 5,450m of elevation gain, and three hors category mountains, this is undoubtedly the queen stage of this year\u2019s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A death march, maybe the hardest Tour stage ever&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 20 preview as the race heads back up Alpe d\u2019Huez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:00:27+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:00:27.224Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3500476-8745-11f1-aa8b-0f999a2c1a24\">Bonjour and welcome to stage 20 of the Tour de France!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"mostpopular\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-mostpopular widget-dynamic-mostpopular widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice\">\n<section class=\"popular-box\" data-component-name=\"Slice:PopularBox\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">\nLATEST ARTICLES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPKvgcuJjpsfEZbTivxfGY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPKvgcuJjpsfEZbTivxfGY-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPKvgcuJjpsfEZbTivxfGY-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPKvgcuJjpsfEZbTivxfGY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>&#8216;Not easy to finish on the podium being ill&#8217; 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Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-results\"><span>Race Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-have-your-say\"><span>Have your say<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:25:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:25:25.651Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-109ff042-883d-11f1-946f-311cc133ef60\">Thanks for joining us today, for what was a thrilling queen stage of the Tour de France. It\u2019s been a Tour of real panache, as reflected by the riders who all but sealed victories in the classifications today &#8211; Pedersen for green, Carapaz for polka-dots, Del Toro for white and of course, Poga\u010dar for yellow.<\/p>\n<p>The action isn\u2019t done yet. The riders head to Paris tomorrow, and (even if the route is set to be shortened), if last year\u2019s stage is anything to go by, the new Montmartre route will produce another thriller. This Tour promises to go out with a bang &#8211; be sure to join us again for its finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-109ff0b0-883d-11f1-899c-4f7a8481e633\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:17:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:17:52.735Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-028c4970-883c-11f1-8e35-c1e2c6b21465\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;I was super-comfortable all day on the last climb. There was the battle between Isaac [Del Toro] and then [Paul] Seixas, and yeah, I was feeling very comfortable on the climb.<br \/>\n\u201cIn the end, I also didn&#8217;t want to mess up the situation between both of them, so I just waited \u2018till the last 3km. Luckily, I had Jai [Hindley] in the front, so we really gave it a big, big push.<br \/>\n&#8220;It\u2019s a shame that I came really close to the stage victory. But in general, I need to be happy with my second place in the GC. But it would have been amazing to win this queen stage, and yeah, we came really close, but next year.\u201d\n<\/p><figcaption><cite>Remco Evenepoel<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:04:40+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:04:40.231Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-29e412fc-883a-11f1-ad23-735de98b9103\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>72:53:44<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:06:26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:09:42<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:11:56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:13:02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:14:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Juan Ayuso (Spa) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:17:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Richard Carapaz (Ecu) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:20:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tom Pidcock (GBr) Pinarello-Q36.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:29:28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jordan Jegat (Fra) Totalenergies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:33:21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:57:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:57:24.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2640885c-8839-11f1-8053-11e569839a7a\">This was a rough day for Sepp Kuss, and he\u2019ll be devastated at missing out on the stage win having led the race in the final kilometres until a dramatic double-crash. But it could have been much worse were it not for a well-positioned barrier on the final descent of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Sepp Kuss misses out on stage victory after crashing twice on descent while leading into stage 20 finale at Tour de France<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-264088ca-8839-11f1-afac-f96a098b71d9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:51:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:51:19.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4cbb7614-8838-11f1-8cf5-1352f6769067\">They might not have added a seventh stage to their haul from this year&#8217;s Tour, but Poga\u010dar and Del Toro have all but sealed first and third place on this year&#8217;s podium with their rides today. That&#8217;s a feat the team has only managed once before, in 2023, with Poga\u010dar and Adam Yates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4cbb766e-8838-11f1-bd14-0598549a23c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:45:04+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:45:04.680Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-6d1a4346-8837-11f1-aac7-c90a164129bc\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Richard Carapaz (Ecu) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>04:59:39<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:00:26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sepp Kuss (USA) Visma-Lease a Bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:00:31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:01:05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 4 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:01:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jai Hindley (Aus) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:02:15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:02:55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Juan Ayuso (Spa) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 8 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 9 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:42:21+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:42:21.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0c6af432-8837-11f1-a20c-7942ff835f07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:41:26+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:41:26.232Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb1501ec-8836-11f1-aa3f-4fed55afd802\">Paul Seixas came to the finish in tenth, in a group with Ayuso and Skjelmose at 2:55. That&#8217;s enough to see him defend his fourth place on GC, while the two Lidl riders will remain seventh and sixth respectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:36:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:36:33.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c7d9298-8836-11f1-b209-0d5337d91a11\">Poga\u010dar and Del Toro are next to cross the line, arm in arm. They have all but sealed first and third place on the podium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:35:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:35:25.924Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-wins\"><span>CARAPAZ WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-140bce88-8836-11f1-87d8-81f3be11e1fd\">Richard Carapaz does it again, taking his second stage win of the race &#8211; and this time, resplendent in the polka-dot jersey he has won!<\/p>\n<p>Kuss is caught by Evenepoel on the finishing straight, taking third place, the latter taking second.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:33:42+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:33:42.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d63cd0d4-8835-11f1-9e9a-43d7ff3e448a\">Carapaz goes under the flamme rouge, leading Kuss by 25 seconds, Evenepoel by 35 seconds, and Poga\u010dar and Del Toro by 55 seconds. The win should be his!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:32:15+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:32:15.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a291fb92-8835-11f1-8f0a-cb6740a37ffc\">Evenepoel is riding away, and hunting a stage win! He&#8217;s got 40 seconds to make up on Carapaz, with 1500m still to climb to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:31:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:31:25.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84f3a5c2-8835-11f1-9dbb-47971c8e73ad\">Martinez has been dropped, but is still going hard. The man 2:54 ahead of him on GC, Paul Seixas, is vulnerable, about 1:30 behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:29:55+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:29:55.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f4a43c2-8835-11f1-8082-e57e3947b950\">Hindley led the yellow jersey, and now Evenepoel takes over, surrounded by the fans on Alpe d&#8217;Huez &#8211; and now Evenepoel accelerates! Poga\u010dar doesn&#8217;t respond, and continues riding temp with Del Toro on his wheel. Del Toro is briefly dropped, but Pog slows down to allow him to latch back onto his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:27:02+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:27:02.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8247122-8834-11f1-8e51-bdb01e2f0d78\">Carapaz swings back onto the Alpe d&#8217;Huez, where he so nearly took victory yesterday. With a lead of 9 seconds on Kuss, and 1:10 on the yellow jersey group, it looks like this time he&#8217;ll take the win! He has less than 4km to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:25:44+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:25:44.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash-kuss\"><span>CRASH &#8211; KUSS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b9e00d6c-8834-11f1-a9ff-3b5a4cb63b23\">Kuss has fallen &#8211; not once, but twice. He was up quickly the first time and managed to retain a lead, but the second time looks like it\u2019s down for his chances &#8211; he\u2019s up again quickly and racing, but Carapaz flies past him while he was on the ground, and now leads the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b9e00dc6-8834-11f1-ab1f-5fbb485ada0d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:21:36+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:21:36.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25775914-8834-11f1-ad31-d7a7e092020d\">This is getting tense for Kuss! He&#8217;s just about holding on to a lead of 13 seconds over Carapaz, and the Ecuadorian is on a mission.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-25775978-8834-11f1-9169-a93caca36a0c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:18:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:18:33.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b865cec8-8833-11f1-94fb-2f16373e43da\">Carapaz has made some inroads, but not enough yet. He&#8217;s still 15 seconds behind Kuss.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the yellow jersey group is two minutes down, with Seixas at least 40 seconds further down in a group with Sjkelmose and Ayuso. The Frenchman needs to dig deep to ensure is fourth place on GC is protected &#8211; he has a buffer of 2:54 over Martinez in fifth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b865cf2c-8833-11f1-8d45-afcaf7a89978\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:14:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:14:11.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-sarenne\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE SARENNE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1c795d90-8833-11f1-8607-2f13e7431709\">Kuss goes over the top, about 20 seconds ahead of Carapaz. This is going to be a breathless final 14km as the latter tries to chase him down!<\/p>\n<p>Poga\u010dar leads himself, Del Toro, Evenepoel and Martinez over the top, two minutes later. It seems the stage will go to one of the two men at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:10:16+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:10:16.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-907ce62c-8832-11f1-bc3c-494a04465bc2\">Up ahead, Hindley has been well distanced, but Carapaz is getting closer and closer to Kuss and will hope to catch him before the summit in under 1km.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Poga\u010dar is leading the group consisting of Del Toro, Evenepoel, Ayuso (who was brought back from in front) and Martinez (who has rejoined from behind), but isn&#8217;t making inroads on Kuss, who is 1:50 ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:06:09+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:06:09.269Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcf0f60a-8831-11f1-9e8b-61878f655f1d\">Up ahead, Kuss has dropped Carapaz and Hindley again. They&#8217;re still in contention though, only a few seconds behind with a couple of kilometres still to climb.<\/p>\n<p>The yellow jersey group is still at 1:45 &#8211; this is going to be a close call when it comes to the stage. What might play in Kuss&#8217; advantage is that Poga\u010dar is still riding Del Toro rather than going on the charge again by himself. He&#8217;s setting tempo for his teammate up the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:03:30+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:03:30.651Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e5dac32-8831-11f1-a545-951209133420\">Seixas takes over from Riccitello, but isn&#8217;t really putting Del Toro under pressure. In fact, on his wheel Del Toro and Poga\u010dar are feeling fresh enough to have a chat.<\/p>\n<p>And now Del Toro takes over, and ups the pace &#8211; and Seixas is dropped! Only Poga\u010dar and Evenepoel are able to follow Del Toro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:00:35+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:00:35.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-35f51e6e-8831-11f1-b3b4-d9ed104503e5\">Prodhomme is done, having had to be called back by Seixas for going too hard. And now Riccitello is setting the pace, but Del Toro and the rest remain undropped, although Skjelmose is struggling to hang on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:57:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:57:11.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc8e1a1c-8830-11f1-bd20-9fe5fc739e47\">5km from the summit of the climb, Carapaz and Hindley have re-joined Kuss. They really have to work together, as Decathlon&#8217;s acceleration is seeing their gap be eaten into &#8211; it&#8217;s now down to just 2:15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:55:44+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:55:44.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88dc6322-8830-11f1-b7ee-c7b2a9e9fd40\">Decathlon are making their move! Prodhomme has taken over at the front, and, unlike earlier, this time has Seixas on his wheel. And now Riccitello has dropped back to give the team another man.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ve upped the pace, but the group remains altogether for now, with Del Toro and Poga\u010dar following them closely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:53:56+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:53:56.354Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4825f96a-8830-11f1-bd9b-f7bf930a58e7\">Kuss continues to lead, but Carapaz and Hindley are working well together and slowly brining him back. They can see him up ahead, and he&#8217;s only about 8 seconds away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4825f9ce-8830-11f1-af4b-f75db4b89b9e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Shutterstock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:51:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:51:45.123Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9cfb5a8-882f-11f1-af69-a58696b2c81e\">Poga\u010dar has been leading the group for a long time now, and has done since the last climb (pictured below), but appears to be riding well within himself. Seven riders are still with him, and Kuss is growing his advantage, which is now up to just under three minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f9cfb602-882f-11f1-9161-c95ee5403eb8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:47:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:47:25.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f261bc8-882f-11f1-8398-d159aabac240\">Kuss has gone clear from the rest of the break! Hindley is second on the road at about 10 seconds, and Carapaz is bearing down on him and about to latch onto his wheel. Ayuso has fallen back though, and losing more ground, at 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:44:08+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:44:08.482Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a68b44-882e-11f1-a375-8d6a7affb340\">The leaders at the front are attacking each other, with Ayuso and Hindley making attempts before being brought back by Kuss and Carapaz. Their lead to the yellow jersey group is don to 2:30, and they&#8217;re in danger of being caught, especially if they keep riding like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:41:13+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:41:13.501Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-815d566c-882e-11f1-992f-ebef1a6ccc31\">The yellow jersey group also reach the foot of the climb, and there&#8217;s a tussle between Poga\u010dar and Prodhomme to lead the group. The latter takes over for a few moments, but knocked it off and the yellow jersey has resumed control, riding tempo for Del Toro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:37:34+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:37:34.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ff1e442c-882d-11f1-9c2b-ede0a1022180\">Carapaz, Ayuso, Kuss and Hindley reach the foot of the Col de Sarenne, with a lead of 3:35 over the Poga\u010dar-led group of favourites. Will they be able to hold that on the 13km, 7.3% climb?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:31:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:31:31.987Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-26d67a80-882d-11f1-b671-adc59d2d6a0a\">It\u2019s still Tadej Poga\u010dar who leads the chase group as they near the bottom of the descent. He\u2019s only brought the leading group back to four minutes so far, but they need to be careful &#8211; and not, as they did a few moments ago, start looking at each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:26:47+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:26:47.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d5214a6-882c-11f1-bb53-afe456bbded1\">The riders are descending and heading back towards Alpe d&#8217;Huez, albeit via the different slope of the Col de Sarenne.<\/p>\n<p>The crowds won\u2019t be anything like what they were yesterday, which will come with a sense of relief for many in the peloton &#8211; especially those involved in the Einer Rubio \/ UAE Team Emirates XRG incident. Here\u2019s more on that fall-out.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d5214a6-882c-11f1-bb53-afe456bbded1-2\">&#8216;If we had had older cars, the accident would not have happened&#8217; \u2013 Tour de France organiser defends Alpe d&#8217;Huez crowd control as UAE manager apologises for Rubio car incident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:19:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:19:45.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81649e2a-882b-11f1-b6fb-0365225a988a\">Skjelmose, Van Gils and Prodhomme have just returned to the yellow jersey group, swelling it to 8 in size. That helps preserve Skjelmose&#8217;s place on GC, while the other two give their respective GC leaders Evenepoel and Seixas some support in the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:15:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:15:52.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f697ac6a-882a-11f1-9ea0-45b5c61204e5\">Riccitello is struggling on this descent, and has been dropped by the other four. By contrast Ayuso managed to get back into that lead group on the descent, and is looking good to leap up the GC. As things stand, with the gap to the peloton still at about 4:30, he&#8217;s up from 7th to 5th on the virtual GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:09:13+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:09:13.094Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ae44c8-882a-11f1-bf9e-5b76f9ea15f1\">Poga\u010dar leads the group of favourites 4:40 after the leaders (who have on the descent been joined by Ayuso), with just four riders on his wheel &#8211; Del Toro, Evenepoel, Seixas and Martinez. Skjelmose is chasing 20 second behind.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the virtual KOM rankings now, Carapaz now holding a mathematically unsurpassable lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ae44c8-882a-11f1-bf9e-5b76f9ea15f1-2\">1 Carapaz 141<\/p>\n<p>2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:04:14+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:04:14.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-569a0fba-8829-11f1-8a2e-838fbc751a2b\">Meanwhile Poga\u010dar&#8217;s pace is proving too much for most &#8211; even his teammate Del Toro was struggling to hold on! He knocked his pace off a bit, and now has Evenepoel, Seixas, Martinez with him as well as Del Toro. Skjelmose has been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:02:38+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:02:38.158Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-galibier\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU GALIBIER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1d69bf38-8829-11f1-a592-efa8c3337e9d\">Carapaz goes over the summit of the Col du Galibier, the highest point of this year&#8217;s Tour, securing both the Souvenir Henri Desgrange &#8211; and, if he makes it to the finish tomorrow, the polka-dot jersey. Chapeau, the Ecuadorian has ridden sublimely this final week of the Tour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:00:42+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:00:42.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8894b04-8828-11f1-b983-7b033c5b15cc\">A big chance in the peloton, as Poga\u010dar turns to a domestique role! He&#8217;s setting the pace at the front, and immediately the group is thinning out. He&#8217;s riding in support of Del Toro and his third place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:58:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:58:59.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ef4e0-8828-11f1-8895-9b8cfd6993be\">Poga\u010dar is having some words with Gro\u00dfschartner at the front of the peloton, and the latter continues to pace the peloton. They&#8217;re going quick enough to thin the group out, with 10th on GC Jegat among those dropped, but are falling further and further behind the leaders, who are 5:30 ahead &#8211; and now just 1km from the summit. Carapaz has moved to the front in anticipation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:53:38+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:53:38.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbc363c8-8827-11f1-a0fe-3909d3b3e334\">Hindley, Kuss and Riccitello have come back to Carapaz, with just under 3km left to ride until the summit of the climb. These appear to be the four strongest climbers from the day&#8217;s break, and, with a lead now of 4:50 on the peloton, have a real chance of racing for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:49:14+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:49:14.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-attacks\"><span>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e59b43e-8827-11f1-b917-7376971eba0a\">It&#8217;s a trademark explosive move from Carapaz, who has dropped everyone in the group 4.5km from the summit of the Galibier. He countered a more subdued Ayuso move, and the Spaniard has now fallen adrift, behind Kuss, Hindley and Riccittelo, who lead the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:44:20+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:44:20.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2470bc-8826-11f1-b0bf-7578689c1daa\">Healy is done at last, and has dropped out of the lead group. Despite struggling earlier, Arensman is having a second wind, and as taken over at the front.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, the peloton is still being led by Gro\u00dfschartner, and is 4:25 behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:40:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:40:25.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-032775b4-8826-11f1-8805-79bb5475df65\">Bahrain have ceded pace-setting duties back to UAE, and the gap to the leaders is growing again, to 4:30. They aren&#8217;t looking in great shape, with Yates dropping out of the group, leaving Poga\u010dar with just Del Toro and Gro\u00dfschartner left with him.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-03277618-8826-11f1-b251-0b4fb8722b9b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:33:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:33:19.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-054d2c4a-8825-11f1-bd52-a9ba7f56dc49\">Foss and Piganzoli have been dropped from the front group, and now, as Healy sets the pace, Arensman is struggling to hang on. Healy is going hard not just to set Carapaz up for the summit, but also for the stage win &#8211; the peloton have fallen back to over four minutes adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:27:46+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:27:46.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f37922a-8824-11f1-b6f4-d1bb4ecaa482\">The breakaway at the front. There are a lot of different interests here &#8211; the Netcompany duo of Arensman and Foss are desperate for the stage, without having won one yet; Carapaz has the ambition of sealing the polka-dot jersey as well as the stage; Ayuso wants to move up the GC; and Hindley and Riccitello are here as satellite riders for their respective GC leaders, Evenepoel and Seixas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3f379298-8824-11f1-8021-7b90196bae14\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:19:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:19:11.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b9dba80-8823-11f1-802e-7d9cd62cb6df\">Paret-Peintre has just been reabsorbed into the peloton That&#8217;s it for his hopes of winning the polka-dot jersey &#8211; it&#8217;s now Carapaz&#8217;s to lose.<\/p>\n<p>His breakaway group are seeing their gap reduced on the mountain, as Bahrain continue to pace the peloton, but they&#8217;re still 3:50 ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:13:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:13:24.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3cfc2afe-8822-11f1-ba11-5b956d26f402\">After the briefest of descents, they&#8217;re going back uphill again, up the mighty Col du Galibier. Despite having spent so much of the last half an hour climbing, they still have a whole 17.7km to climb to get to the top, at a not inconsiderable average gradient of 6.8%. This is a punishing mountain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:08:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:08:31.300Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-telegraphe\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU TELEGRAPHE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8e0d9820-8821-11f1-a620-53e4855a98c0\">Carapaz is led out by Healy, and eases off his wheel near the top to take the 10 points. With so many points on offer today, getting into the break and sweeping them up was exactly what he needed to do to seal the polka-dot jersey. If he can claim the 20 on offer at the top of the Galibier, the jersey is all but his.<\/p>\n<p>1 Carapaz 121<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e0d9820-8821-11f1-a620-53e4855a98c0-2\">2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:03:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:03:59.606Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec1dabcc-8820-11f1-af3d-13107aca6cd2\">It&#8217;s been a comfortable day so far for Tadej Poga\u010dar, who has been surrounded by his UAE teammates, now clearly recovered from the problems that struck them earlier this week. And no there day has become even simpler, as Bahrain have taken on pace-setting duties.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the break are just 1.5km from the top, and Carapaz is poised to take the KOM points uncontested, with Paret-Peintre dropped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec1dac26-8820-11f1-8429-ad2d09598ab8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:58:08+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:58:08.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a96174c-8820-11f1-abb0-b1151cc47843\">Ten riders remain in this breakaway that leads the race, as they climb the Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe &#8211; Kuss, Piganzoli, Ayuso, Carapaz, Healy, Arensman, Foss, Hindley, Riccitello and Tobias Halland Johannessen<\/p>\n<p>Behind, the peloton has drifted to 4:30 behind, and as a result Bahrain-Victorious have taken over the pace-setting, aware that Ayuso is putting Lenny Martinez&#8217;s 5th place under threat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:52:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:52:33.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53178412-881f-11f1-adc2-058aabc459f1\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:48:15+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:48:15.729Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b988969c-881e-11f1-82df-f7da8dfefd43\">Paret-Peintre is dropped for good, now 20 seconds back, and EF have noted. The group has thinned out to eleven riders, but Carapaz is still there and looking comfortable, and has company in his teammate Ben Healy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-b9889700-881e-11f1-a1f6-89c8e4c55e49\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;Paret-Peintre is cracking&#8221;<\/p><figcaption><cite>Charly Wegelius &#8211; EF DS<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:41:46+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:41:46.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d14d33e2-881d-11f1-a3ca-b5cb533781d8\">There are tired legs in the break, and many riders have been dropped on the lower slopes of the climb. Jorgenson and Armirail are done after their work earlier, as is Pedersen, unsurprisingly; and Paret-Peintre is yo-yoing off the back, his KOM hopes hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d14d3450-881d-11f1-aceb-75787c631910\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:37:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:37:19.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3235a190-881d-11f1-a497-93a7da4ab572\">The riders are climbing again, up the Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe. This one&#8217;s another very familiar one from Tour history, rising for 12km at 7.1%, and is almost immediately followed by an even more famous mountain, the Col du Galibier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:29:48+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:29:48.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-25539668-881c-11f1-ac09-93377bbe1fcb\">Now, Lidl-Trek and Pedersen shift their attention towards Ayuso, and propelling him up the GC. He&#8217;s up to fifth on the virtual GC as things stand, with the peloton three minutes down from the lead group containing Ayuso.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:25:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:25:59.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint\"><span>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9d46f292-881b-11f1-8b8c-e9d1428c179b\">He\u2019s done it! Mads Pedersen rolls over to take the 25 green jersey points uncontested.<\/p>\n<p>All he has to do now to seal victory in the points classification is to make it to the finish in Paris tomorrow. What a ride it\u2019s been by the Dane, a worthy winner and a rider unparalleled in the way he rides with such panache. And to do so this way, attacking out of the peloton on an hors category climb to bridge up to a breakaway, epitomises what makes him so special.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9d46f364-881b-11f1-97bd-959b9295891b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:16:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:16:31.043Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a39e420-881a-11f1-a124-cf87b1a8f376\">There\u2019s a temporary calm in the race, as they move towards the intermediate sprint, where Pedersen looks sure to take the points and seal the green jersey.<\/p>\n<p>After that, the tempo will likely shift again as priorities change, but in the meantime, have a read of our deep-dive anti-doping in modern day cycling.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a39e420-881a-11f1-a124-cf87b1a8f376-2\">An altitude alibi: Does cycling&#8217;s anti-doping system have a major loophole?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:10:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:10:25.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dnf-ilan-van-wilder\"><span>DNF &#8211; ILAN VAN WILDER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-706cd586-8819-11f1-a950-8f760587be6f\">Van Wilder crashed on the descent, and has unfortunately abandoned the race. That&#8217;s a real shame for him, as he was right up there in GC a 12th overall.<\/p>\n<p>He joins Pascal Ackermann, who also left the race earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-706cd608-8819-11f1-81e7-c5b467a45c56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:02:07+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:02:07.238Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-474d1946-8818-11f1-a58f-75e9323e95b1\">The chasers have caught Carapaz and Paret-Peintre, and lead the race again &#8211; and Pedersen is in this group. The intermediate sprint is just 18km of downhill and valley roads away, and if he takes the points there, the green jersey is his, even before the Parisian finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-474d19be-8818-11f1-b3d8-655265efa5b7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:57:20+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:57:20.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9c36f2fc-8817-11f1-b06f-63de633fe827\">Paret-Peintre has joined Carapaz at the front of the race on the descent, and the two share a sporting welcoming gesture before starting to work together.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Pedersen is flying down the descent, and has just joined the rest of the chasing breakaway group, where his teammate Ayuso is present. Further behind then, Benoot crashed on the descent, but managed to remount and is back racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:52:23+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:52:23.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb837052-8816-11f1-9ea4-5ddfba498b3c\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:48:54+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:48:54.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-de-fer\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA CROIX-DE-FER <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6e8b19f6-8816-11f1-9832-fb745f2bc353\">Carapaz reaches the top of the climb by himself to take 20 more KOM points, and is closing in on victory in that classification &#8211; though he\u2019ll need to capture more points on the upcoming summits to be sure.<\/p>\n<p>Paret-Peintre was second to the summit, while behind him was the rest of the break, followed by Pedersen, who\u2019s digging really deep and will n doubt fly down this descent to try to catch those in front of him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e8b19f6-8816-11f1-9832-fb745f2bc353-2\">Here are the updated KOM rankings.<\/p>\n<p>1 Carapaz 111<\/p>\n<p>2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:45:00+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:45:00.466Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e332d5d8-8815-11f1-ba19-4922317f1aa9\">The pace is slow in the peloton, the gap to Carapaz growing to 2:20, and Benoot has attacked out from it, giving his Decathlon leader Seixas another rider up the road for later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e332d646-8815-11f1-9c7c-5fe766c946ba\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:40:22+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:40:22.303Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d57cb32-8815-11f1-bd5e-6de2da871573\">And following the polka-dot jersey now the green jersey attacks &#8211; on an hors category climb! Mads Pedersen has accelerated out of the peloton, no doubt in search of the green jersey points on offer at the intermediate sprint. But it&#8217;s a tall order, as he&#8217;s 1:35 further down the mountain than Carapaz, and 1:10 from the rest of the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:37:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:37:59.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-attacks\"><span>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e871dee6-8814-11f1-be47-cfa595d434d7\">The polka-dot jersey accelerates, and it&#8217;s a committed one. 3.5km from the top he&#8217;s burst out of the breakaway group and has a gap over everyone &#8211; he wants the KOM points at the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:33:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:33:24.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-442fce10-8814-11f1-bcaa-01a8deceb000\">Visma are going all in for the stage win today, with Armirail pulling at the front of the breakaway group, maintaining its lead of about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Along with Piganzoli and Jorgenson, Sepp Kuss is one of their four riders in the group. Based on how he rode yesterday, when he remained at the front almost all day for a third-place finish, he might be their best shout at pulling it off today.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-442fce10-8814-11f1-bcaa-01a8deceb000-2\">Sepp Kuss still aiming for Tour de France stage win on Alpe d&#8217;Huez after being denied by Tadej Poga\u010dar on stage 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:26:17+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:26:17.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45d7d3f8-8813-11f1-a1d1-21a2fe38af45\">The peloton is swelling again, as UAE set a steady tempo with Yates, and dropped riders return &#8211; including Mads Pedersen. There&#8217;s an intermediate sprint at the bottom of the descent of this climb, where he could all but seal the points classification. He&#8217;s digging very deep to try to do so.<\/p>\n<p>There is still the break up the road, though, with about 15 riders in it and a lead of 45 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:23:16+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:23:16.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9f57c76-8812-11f1-9767-597ba230a8d2\">Today\u2019s stage finishes up Alpe d&#8217;Huez again, but not quite as we know it. It\u2019s to be climbed via the Col de Seranne rather than the more familiar route taken yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>One man who does know that ascent is Pete Kennaugh, who won here in 2017 when a stage of the Dauphin\u00e9 finished here. Here are his recollections of it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9f57c76-8812-11f1-9767-597ba230a8d2-2\">&#8216;There was no discussion, I just went&#8217; \u2013 Pete Kennaugh, the last winner on Alpe d&#8217;Huez via Col de Sarenne, reflects on memorable day from the Team Sky era<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:17:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:17:52.284Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-18eafa74-8812-11f1-8a17-bbf3b4d6017b\">A group of about 15 riders have formed, and it&#8217;s a strong one &#8211; Visma are pushing on at the front of it with Kuss, Jorgenson and Armirail, and also here are Carapaz, Healy, Paret-Peintre, Johannessen, Hindley, and Ayuso.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates XRG don&#8217;t seem happy with it, and are riding at the front of the peloton, keeping them at about 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:11:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:11:45.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e626d60-8811-11f1-9ccc-790d750dee15\">The lead group has been caught, and the race is all back together. There hasn&#8217;t been any major attacks from the peloton yet, but Ayuso did try another tentative move. Might that change now there isn&#8217;t a group up the road?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e626dc4-8811-11f1-95c6-bd4e842fecbf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:03:36+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:03:36.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ae63c6e-8810-11f1-9cfe-3ff364dfd631\">The lead group has broken up, with Steinhauser, Barguil, Azparren and Abrahamsen going clear of the others on this climb. Meanwhile behind, the peloton is being thinned out with riders dropping out of the back &#8211; and even Mads Pedersen is being dropped. He must at long last be paying for the huge amount of attacks he has made throughout this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1ae63cd2-8810-11f1-8d12-711ce10a7111\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:56:00+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:56:00.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0acd8356-880f-11f1-b0c2-f746ed76462b\">There are some tentative attacks at the front of the peloton on the lower slopes of this climb, with Jorgenson and Carapaz hovering towards the front, but nobody have a gap yet. Most interestingly, Ayuso tried to move &#8211; he must be feeling better after his tough stage yesterday, and is seeking to rise back up the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:50:04+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:50:04.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3688aada-880e-11f1-99ec-87152b3b3707\">The break start the Col de la Croix-de-Fer with a decent lead of 1:15, but that&#8217;s likely to evaporate once the stronger climbers launch attacks to try and get into the break. This is a real slog of a mountain, only averaging 5.2%, but going on for a mammoth 24.1km.<\/p>\n<p>Steinhauser is probably the strongest climber on paper of those in the break, but he&#8217;s likely setting up EF teammate Carapaz, who wants to seal the King of the Mountains jersey today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3688ab3e-880e-11f1-b900-b95e5197f7f7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:42:53+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:42:53.506Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-365c8848-880d-11f1-ba7b-59839748eced\">A group of 6 has formed, and has a lead of 40 seconds: Steinhauser, Abrahamsen, Veistroffer, Barguil, Delbove and Azparren. That\u2019s a decent lead, but there\u2019s still likely to be plenty of attackers from the peloton once they start climbing the first mountain of the day, the hors category Col de la Croix-de-Fer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:37:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:37:24.266Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-719b232a-880c-11f1-a4c6-d58797e53024\">And they&#8217;re off! Nelson Oliveira is the first rider to attack, and takes abut five riders with him, including Mauro Schmid, but they fail to get a gap. This could be a prolonged battle to form the break, given how many riders want to win a stage and how little time there is left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:32:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:32:11.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6e543ee-880b-11f1-9d66-2b29d2c16f21\">With the yellow jersey looking secure, it might be that UAE Team Emirates XRG turn their attention towards Isaac del Toro, and winning him the white jerseys and the final podium spot ahead of Paul Seixas. The pair have visibly gotten along very well through this race, and it could be that Poga\u010dar sacrifices his own ambitions for a stage win today to help his teammate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;ve kept motivating each other&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro tightens grip on Tour de France podium as UAE Team Emirates bounce back from illness<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b6e54448-880b-11f1-8eea-477f6c6e134a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:22:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:22:25.186Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59c7573e-880a-11f1-8196-cd9b9691912d\">While there won&#8217;t quite be the scenes of Alpe d&#8217;Huez yesterday, that has split opinion for the way they were balanced between spectacle and danger, there are still a huge number of fans on the roadside to watch the queen stage including at the start in Le Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, from where the riders have just rolled out from the unofficial start.<\/p>\n<p>Unpopular opinion: Alpe d&#8217;Huez is on the limit, and it wasn&#8217;t even the best atmosphere at this Tour de France<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-59c757ac-880a-11f1-a322-3b130e8b70e4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:12:47+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:12:47.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-012d48dc-8809-11f1-a07d-09e32d848fc3\">While any doubts about Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s fitness were answered pretty comprehensively with his win yesterday, and his victory in the overall classification all but sealed, there remains much to play for. Only 24 seconds separate Del Toro on the podium and Seixas in fourth place; the King of the Mountains remains a three-way contest; and over half the teams are still seeking a stage win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-012d4940-8809-11f1-9e5a-99379e0395fe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:06:58+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:06:58.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3123855c-8808-11f1-911f-af113979d9e3\">If you thought the last two stages were hard, wait \u2018till you see this. With no less than 5,450m of elevation gain, and three hors category mountains, this is undoubtedly the queen stage of this year\u2019s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A death march, maybe the hardest Tour stage ever&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 20 preview as the race heads back up Alpe d\u2019Huez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:00:27+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:00:27.224Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3500476-8745-11f1-aa8b-0f999a2c1a24\">Bonjour and welcome to stage 20 of the Tour de France!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:25:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:25:25.651Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-109ff042-883d-11f1-946f-311cc133ef60\">Thanks for joining us today, for what was a thrilling queen stage of the Tour de France. It\u2019s been a Tour of real panache, as reflected by the riders who all but sealed victories in the classifications today &#8211; Pedersen for green, Carapaz for polka-dots, Del Toro for white and of course, Poga\u010dar for yellow.<\/p>\n<p>The action isn\u2019t done yet. The riders head to Paris tomorrow, and (even if the route is set to be shortened), if last year\u2019s stage is anything to go by, the new Montmartre route will produce another thriller. This Tour promises to go out with a bang &#8211; be sure to join us again for its finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-109ff0b0-883d-11f1-899c-4f7a8481e633\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zb4rEnbJaYXRbjkJRgzTmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:17:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:17:52.735Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-028c4970-883c-11f1-8e35-c1e2c6b21465\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;I was super-comfortable all day on the last climb. There was the battle between Isaac [Del Toro] and then [Paul] Seixas, and yeah, I was feeling very comfortable on the climb.<br \/>\n\u201cIn the end, I also didn&#8217;t want to mess up the situation between both of them, so I just waited \u2018till the last 3km. Luckily, I had Jai [Hindley] in the front, so we really gave it a big, big push.<br \/>\n&#8220;It\u2019s a shame that I came really close to the stage victory. But in general, I need to be happy with my second place in the GC. But it would have been amazing to win this queen stage, and yeah, we came really close, but next year.\u201d\n<\/p><figcaption><cite>Remco Evenepoel<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T15:04:40+00:00\">2026-07-25T15:04:40.231Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-29e412fc-883a-11f1-ad23-735de98b9103\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>72:53:44<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:06:26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:09:42<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:11:56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:13:02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:14:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Juan Ayuso (Spa) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:17:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Richard Carapaz (Ecu) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:20:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tom Pidcock (GBr) Pinarello-Q36.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:29:28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jordan Jegat (Fra) Totalenergies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:33:21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:57:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:57:24.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2640885c-8839-11f1-8053-11e569839a7a\">This was a rough day for Sepp Kuss, and he\u2019ll be devastated at missing out on the stage win having led the race in the final kilometres until a dramatic double-crash. But it could have been much worse were it not for a well-positioned barrier on the final descent of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Sepp Kuss misses out on stage victory after crashing twice on descent while leading into stage 20 finale at Tour de France<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-264088ca-8839-11f1-afac-f96a098b71d9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVwBp2Rm5WwzeHBoGCJXV7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:51:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:51:19.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4cbb7614-8838-11f1-8cf5-1352f6769067\">They might not have added a seventh stage to their haul from this year&#8217;s Tour, but Poga\u010dar and Del Toro have all but sealed first and third place on this year&#8217;s podium with their rides today. That&#8217;s a feat the team has only managed once before, in 2023, with Poga\u010dar and Adam Yates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4cbb766e-8838-11f1-bd14-0598549a23c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DXdubQjs8RYd2sLnJy7cr3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:45:04+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:45:04.680Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-6d1a4346-8837-11f1-aac7-c90a164129bc\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Richard Carapaz (Ecu) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>04:59:39<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:00:26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sepp Kuss (USA) Visma-Lease a Bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:00:31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tadej Poga\u010dar (Slo) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:01:05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Isaac Del Toro (Mex) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 4 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lenny Martinez (Fra) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:01:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jai Hindley (Aus) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:02:15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>00:02:55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Juan Ayuso (Spa) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 8 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paul Seixas (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 9 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:42:21+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:42:21.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0c6af432-8837-11f1-a20c-7942ff835f07\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:41:26+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:41:26.232Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb1501ec-8836-11f1-aa3f-4fed55afd802\">Paul Seixas came to the finish in tenth, in a group with Ayuso and Skjelmose at 2:55. That&#8217;s enough to see him defend his fourth place on GC, while the two Lidl riders will remain seventh and sixth respectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:36:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:36:33.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c7d9298-8836-11f1-b209-0d5337d91a11\">Poga\u010dar and Del Toro are next to cross the line, arm in arm. They have all but sealed first and third place on the podium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:35:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:35:25.924Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-wins\"><span>CARAPAZ WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-140bce88-8836-11f1-87d8-81f3be11e1fd\">Richard Carapaz does it again, taking his second stage win of the race &#8211; and this time, resplendent in the polka-dot jersey he has won!<\/p>\n<p>Kuss is caught by Evenepoel on the finishing straight, taking third place, the latter taking second.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:33:42+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:33:42.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d63cd0d4-8835-11f1-9e9a-43d7ff3e448a\">Carapaz goes under the flamme rouge, leading Kuss by 25 seconds, Evenepoel by 35 seconds, and Poga\u010dar and Del Toro by 55 seconds. The win should be his!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:32:15+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:32:15.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a291fb92-8835-11f1-8f0a-cb6740a37ffc\">Evenepoel is riding away, and hunting a stage win! He&#8217;s got 40 seconds to make up on Carapaz, with 1500m still to climb to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:31:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:31:25.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-84f3a5c2-8835-11f1-9dbb-47971c8e73ad\">Martinez has been dropped, but is still going hard. The man 2:54 ahead of him on GC, Paul Seixas, is vulnerable, about 1:30 behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:29:55+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:29:55.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f4a43c2-8835-11f1-8082-e57e3947b950\">Hindley led the yellow jersey, and now Evenepoel takes over, surrounded by the fans on Alpe d&#8217;Huez &#8211; and now Evenepoel accelerates! Poga\u010dar doesn&#8217;t respond, and continues riding temp with Del Toro on his wheel. Del Toro is briefly dropped, but Pog slows down to allow him to latch back onto his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:27:02+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:27:02.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8247122-8834-11f1-8e51-bdb01e2f0d78\">Carapaz swings back onto the Alpe d&#8217;Huez, where he so nearly took victory yesterday. With a lead of 9 seconds on Kuss, and 1:10 on the yellow jersey group, it looks like this time he&#8217;ll take the win! He has less than 4km to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:25:44+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:25:44.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash-kuss\"><span>CRASH &#8211; KUSS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b9e00d6c-8834-11f1-a9ff-3b5a4cb63b23\">Kuss has fallen &#8211; not once, but twice. He was up quickly the first time and managed to retain a lead, but the second time looks like it\u2019s down for his chances &#8211; he\u2019s up again quickly and racing, but Carapaz flies past him while he was on the ground, and now leads the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b9e00dc6-8834-11f1-ab1f-5fbb485ada0d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9dusqS6rcMFd5eriEfLa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:21:36+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:21:36.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25775914-8834-11f1-ad31-d7a7e092020d\">This is getting tense for Kuss! He&#8217;s just about holding on to a lead of 13 seconds over Carapaz, and the Ecuadorian is on a mission.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-25775978-8834-11f1-9169-a93caca36a0c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJyMctJ4dRupPcTaLbrUMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:18:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:18:33.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b865cec8-8833-11f1-94fb-2f16373e43da\">Carapaz has made some inroads, but not enough yet. He&#8217;s still 15 seconds behind Kuss.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the yellow jersey group is two minutes down, with Seixas at least 40 seconds further down in a group with Sjkelmose and Ayuso. The Frenchman needs to dig deep to ensure is fourth place on GC is protected &#8211; he has a buffer of 2:54 over Martinez in fifth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b865cf2c-8833-11f1-8d45-afcaf7a89978\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mi66j7AqLftB7zDAegR2wZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:14:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:14:11.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-sarenne\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE SARENNE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1c795d90-8833-11f1-8607-2f13e7431709\">Kuss goes over the top, about 20 seconds ahead of Carapaz. This is going to be a breathless final 14km as the latter tries to chase him down!<\/p>\n<p>Poga\u010dar leads himself, Del Toro, Evenepoel and Martinez over the top, two minutes later. It seems the stage will go to one of the two men at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:10:16+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:10:16.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-907ce62c-8832-11f1-bc3c-494a04465bc2\">Up ahead, Hindley has been well distanced, but Carapaz is getting closer and closer to Kuss and will hope to catch him before the summit in under 1km.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Poga\u010dar is leading the group consisting of Del Toro, Evenepoel, Ayuso (who was brought back from in front) and Martinez (who has rejoined from behind), but isn&#8217;t making inroads on Kuss, who is 1:50 ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:06:09+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:06:09.269Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcf0f60a-8831-11f1-9e8b-61878f655f1d\">Up ahead, Kuss has dropped Carapaz and Hindley again. They&#8217;re still in contention though, only a few seconds behind with a couple of kilometres still to climb.<\/p>\n<p>The yellow jersey group is still at 1:45 &#8211; this is going to be a close call when it comes to the stage. What might play in Kuss&#8217; advantage is that Poga\u010dar is still riding Del Toro rather than going on the charge again by himself. He&#8217;s setting tempo for his teammate up the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:03:30+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:03:30.651Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e5dac32-8831-11f1-a545-951209133420\">Seixas takes over from Riccitello, but isn&#8217;t really putting Del Toro under pressure. In fact, on his wheel Del Toro and Poga\u010dar are feeling fresh enough to have a chat.<\/p>\n<p>And now Del Toro takes over, and ups the pace &#8211; and Seixas is dropped! Only Poga\u010dar and Evenepoel are able to follow Del Toro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T14:00:35+00:00\">2026-07-25T14:00:35.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-35f51e6e-8831-11f1-b3b4-d9ed104503e5\">Prodhomme is done, having had to be called back by Seixas for going too hard. And now Riccitello is setting the pace, but Del Toro and the rest remain undropped, although Skjelmose is struggling to hang on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:57:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:57:11.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc8e1a1c-8830-11f1-bd20-9fe5fc739e47\">5km from the summit of the climb, Carapaz and Hindley have re-joined Kuss. They really have to work together, as Decathlon&#8217;s acceleration is seeing their gap be eaten into &#8211; it&#8217;s now down to just 2:15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:55:44+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:55:44.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88dc6322-8830-11f1-b7ee-c7b2a9e9fd40\">Decathlon are making their move! Prodhomme has taken over at the front, and, unlike earlier, this time has Seixas on his wheel. And now Riccitello has dropped back to give the team another man.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ve upped the pace, but the group remains altogether for now, with Del Toro and Poga\u010dar following them closely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:53:56+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:53:56.354Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4825f96a-8830-11f1-bd9b-f7bf930a58e7\">Kuss continues to lead, but Carapaz and Hindley are working well together and slowly brining him back. They can see him up ahead, and he&#8217;s only about 8 seconds away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4825f9ce-8830-11f1-af4b-f75db4b89b9e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJTWJXYRgbGoHjqmvqMWNJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Shutterstock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:51:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:51:45.123Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9cfb5a8-882f-11f1-af69-a58696b2c81e\">Poga\u010dar has been leading the group for a long time now, and has done since the last climb (pictured below), but appears to be riding well within himself. Seven riders are still with him, and Kuss is growing his advantage, which is now up to just under three minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f9cfb602-882f-11f1-9161-c95ee5403eb8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UzkbXH9rLzCGtt6GyK5fmX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:47:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:47:25.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5f261bc8-882f-11f1-8398-d159aabac240\">Kuss has gone clear from the rest of the break! Hindley is second on the road at about 10 seconds, and Carapaz is bearing down on him and about to latch onto his wheel. Ayuso has fallen back though, and losing more ground, at 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:44:08+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:44:08.482Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9a68b44-882e-11f1-a375-8d6a7affb340\">The leaders at the front are attacking each other, with Ayuso and Hindley making attempts before being brought back by Kuss and Carapaz. Their lead to the yellow jersey group is don to 2:30, and they&#8217;re in danger of being caught, especially if they keep riding like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:41:13+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:41:13.501Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-815d566c-882e-11f1-992f-ebef1a6ccc31\">The yellow jersey group also reach the foot of the climb, and there&#8217;s a tussle between Poga\u010dar and Prodhomme to lead the group. The latter takes over for a few moments, but knocked it off and the yellow jersey has resumed control, riding tempo for Del Toro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:37:34+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:37:34.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ff1e442c-882d-11f1-9c2b-ede0a1022180\">Carapaz, Ayuso, Kuss and Hindley reach the foot of the Col de Sarenne, with a lead of 3:35 over the Poga\u010dar-led group of favourites. Will they be able to hold that on the 13km, 7.3% climb?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:31:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:31:31.987Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-26d67a80-882d-11f1-b671-adc59d2d6a0a\">It\u2019s still Tadej Poga\u010dar who leads the chase group as they near the bottom of the descent. He\u2019s only brought the leading group back to four minutes so far, but they need to be careful &#8211; and not, as they did a few moments ago, start looking at each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:26:47+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:26:47.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d5214a6-882c-11f1-bb53-afe456bbded1\">The riders are descending and heading back towards Alpe d&#8217;Huez, albeit via the different slope of the Col de Sarenne.<\/p>\n<p>The crowds won\u2019t be anything like what they were yesterday, which will come with a sense of relief for many in the peloton &#8211; especially those involved in the Einer Rubio \/ UAE Team Emirates XRG incident. Here\u2019s more on that fall-out.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d5214a6-882c-11f1-bb53-afe456bbded1-2\">&#8216;If we had had older cars, the accident would not have happened&#8217; \u2013 Tour de France organiser defends Alpe d&#8217;Huez crowd control as UAE manager apologises for Rubio car incident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:19:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:19:45.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81649e2a-882b-11f1-b6fb-0365225a988a\">Skjelmose, Van Gils and Prodhomme have just returned to the yellow jersey group, swelling it to 8 in size. That helps preserve Skjelmose&#8217;s place on GC, while the other two give their respective GC leaders Evenepoel and Seixas some support in the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:15:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:15:52.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f697ac6a-882a-11f1-9ea0-45b5c61204e5\">Riccitello is struggling on this descent, and has been dropped by the other four. By contrast Ayuso managed to get back into that lead group on the descent, and is looking good to leap up the GC. As things stand, with the gap to the peloton still at about 4:30, he&#8217;s up from 7th to 5th on the virtual GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:09:13+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:09:13.094Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ae44c8-882a-11f1-bf9e-5b76f9ea15f1\">Poga\u010dar leads the group of favourites 4:40 after the leaders (who have on the descent been joined by Ayuso), with just four riders on his wheel &#8211; Del Toro, Evenepoel, Seixas and Martinez. Skjelmose is chasing 20 second behind.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the virtual KOM rankings now, Carapaz now holding a mathematically unsurpassable lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ae44c8-882a-11f1-bf9e-5b76f9ea15f1-2\">1 Carapaz 141<\/p>\n<p>2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:04:14+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:04:14.333Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-569a0fba-8829-11f1-8a2e-838fbc751a2b\">Meanwhile Poga\u010dar&#8217;s pace is proving too much for most &#8211; even his teammate Del Toro was struggling to hold on! He knocked his pace off a bit, and now has Evenepoel, Seixas, Martinez with him as well as Del Toro. Skjelmose has been dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:02:38+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:02:38.158Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-galibier\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU GALIBIER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1d69bf38-8829-11f1-a592-efa8c3337e9d\">Carapaz goes over the summit of the Col du Galibier, the highest point of this year&#8217;s Tour, securing both the Souvenir Henri Desgrange &#8211; and, if he makes it to the finish tomorrow, the polka-dot jersey. Chapeau, the Ecuadorian has ridden sublimely this final week of the Tour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T13:00:42+00:00\">2026-07-25T13:00:42.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8894b04-8828-11f1-b983-7b033c5b15cc\">A big chance in the peloton, as Poga\u010dar turns to a domestique role! He&#8217;s setting the pace at the front, and immediately the group is thinning out. He&#8217;s riding in support of Del Toro and his third place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:58:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:58:59.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ef4e0-8828-11f1-8895-9b8cfd6993be\">Poga\u010dar is having some words with Gro\u00dfschartner at the front of the peloton, and the latter continues to pace the peloton. They&#8217;re going quick enough to thin the group out, with 10th on GC Jegat among those dropped, but are falling further and further behind the leaders, who are 5:30 ahead &#8211; and now just 1km from the summit. Carapaz has moved to the front in anticipation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:53:38+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:53:38.807Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dbc363c8-8827-11f1-a0fe-3909d3b3e334\">Hindley, Kuss and Riccitello have come back to Carapaz, with just under 3km left to ride until the summit of the climb. These appear to be the four strongest climbers from the day&#8217;s break, and, with a lead now of 4:50 on the peloton, have a real chance of racing for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:49:14+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:49:14.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-attacks\"><span>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3e59b43e-8827-11f1-b917-7376971eba0a\">It&#8217;s a trademark explosive move from Carapaz, who has dropped everyone in the group 4.5km from the summit of the Galibier. He countered a more subdued Ayuso move, and the Spaniard has now fallen adrift, behind Kuss, Hindley and Riccittelo, who lead the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:44:20+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:44:20.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2470bc-8826-11f1-b0bf-7578689c1daa\">Healy is done at last, and has dropped out of the lead group. Despite struggling earlier, Arensman is having a second wind, and as taken over at the front.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, the peloton is still being led by Gro\u00dfschartner, and is 4:25 behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:40:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:40:25.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-032775b4-8826-11f1-8805-79bb5475df65\">Bahrain have ceded pace-setting duties back to UAE, and the gap to the leaders is growing again, to 4:30. They aren&#8217;t looking in great shape, with Yates dropping out of the group, leaving Poga\u010dar with just Del Toro and Gro\u00dfschartner left with him.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-03277618-8826-11f1-b251-0b4fb8722b9b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dhAQF97UdzMoUwwXcfuUCn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:33:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:33:19.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-054d2c4a-8825-11f1-bd52-a9ba7f56dc49\">Foss and Piganzoli have been dropped from the front group, and now, as Healy sets the pace, Arensman is struggling to hang on. Healy is going hard not just to set Carapaz up for the summit, but also for the stage win &#8211; the peloton have fallen back to over four minutes adrift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:27:46+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:27:46.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3f37922a-8824-11f1-b6f4-d1bb4ecaa482\">The breakaway at the front. There are a lot of different interests here &#8211; the Netcompany duo of Arensman and Foss are desperate for the stage, without having won one yet; Carapaz has the ambition of sealing the polka-dot jersey as well as the stage; Ayuso wants to move up the GC; and Hindley and Riccitello are here as satellite riders for their respective GC leaders, Evenepoel and Seixas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3f379298-8824-11f1-8021-7b90196bae14\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wDVttLfBT7nJRZKoCdcFxB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:19:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:19:11.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b9dba80-8823-11f1-802e-7d9cd62cb6df\">Paret-Peintre has just been reabsorbed into the peloton That&#8217;s it for his hopes of winning the polka-dot jersey &#8211; it&#8217;s now Carapaz&#8217;s to lose.<\/p>\n<p>His breakaway group are seeing their gap reduced on the mountain, as Bahrain continue to pace the peloton, but they&#8217;re still 3:50 ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:13:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:13:24.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3cfc2afe-8822-11f1-ba11-5b956d26f402\">After the briefest of descents, they&#8217;re going back uphill again, up the mighty Col du Galibier. Despite having spent so much of the last half an hour climbing, they still have a whole 17.7km to climb to get to the top, at a not inconsiderable average gradient of 6.8%. This is a punishing mountain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:08:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:08:31.300Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-telegraphe\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU TELEGRAPHE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8e0d9820-8821-11f1-a620-53e4855a98c0\">Carapaz is led out by Healy, and eases off his wheel near the top to take the 10 points. With so many points on offer today, getting into the break and sweeping them up was exactly what he needed to do to seal the polka-dot jersey. If he can claim the 20 on offer at the top of the Galibier, the jersey is all but his.<\/p>\n<p>1 Carapaz 121<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e0d9820-8821-11f1-a620-53e4855a98c0-2\">2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T12:03:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T12:03:59.606Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec1dabcc-8820-11f1-af3d-13107aca6cd2\">It&#8217;s been a comfortable day so far for Tadej Poga\u010dar, who has been surrounded by his UAE teammates, now clearly recovered from the problems that struck them earlier this week. And no there day has become even simpler, as Bahrain have taken on pace-setting duties.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the break are just 1.5km from the top, and Carapaz is poised to take the KOM points uncontested, with Paret-Peintre dropped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec1dac26-8820-11f1-8429-ad2d09598ab8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KWPKX46mQFbNJzBiEbi8ff-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:58:08+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:58:08.160Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1a96174c-8820-11f1-abb0-b1151cc47843\">Ten riders remain in this breakaway that leads the race, as they climb the Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe &#8211; Kuss, Piganzoli, Ayuso, Carapaz, Healy, Arensman, Foss, Hindley, Riccitello and Tobias Halland Johannessen<\/p>\n<p>Behind, the peloton has drifted to 4:30 behind, and as a result Bahrain-Victorious have taken over the pace-setting, aware that Ayuso is putting Lenny Martinez&#8217;s 5th place under threat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:52:33+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:52:33.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-53178412-881f-11f1-adc2-058aabc459f1\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:48:15+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:48:15.729Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b988969c-881e-11f1-82df-f7da8dfefd43\">Paret-Peintre is dropped for good, now 20 seconds back, and EF have noted. The group has thinned out to eleven riders, but Carapaz is still there and looking comfortable, and has company in his teammate Ben Healy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-b9889700-881e-11f1-a1f6-89c8e4c55e49\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>&#8220;Paret-Peintre is cracking&#8221;<\/p><figcaption><cite>Charly Wegelius &#8211; EF DS<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:41:46+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:41:46.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d14d33e2-881d-11f1-a3ca-b5cb533781d8\">There are tired legs in the break, and many riders have been dropped on the lower slopes of the climb. Jorgenson and Armirail are done after their work earlier, as is Pedersen, unsurprisingly; and Paret-Peintre is yo-yoing off the back, his KOM hopes hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d14d3450-881d-11f1-aceb-75787c631910\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5eu7TxT47kBq7vJQrqgCJd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:37:19+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:37:19.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3235a190-881d-11f1-a497-93a7da4ab572\">The riders are climbing again, up the Col du T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe. This one&#8217;s another very familiar one from Tour history, rising for 12km at 7.1%, and is almost immediately followed by an even more famous mountain, the Col du Galibier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:29:48+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:29:48.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-25539668-881c-11f1-ac09-93377bbe1fcb\">Now, Lidl-Trek and Pedersen shift their attention towards Ayuso, and propelling him up the GC. He&#8217;s up to fifth on the virtual GC as things stand, with the peloton three minutes down from the lead group containing Ayuso.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:25:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:25:59.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint\"><span>INTERMEDIATE SPRINT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9d46f292-881b-11f1-8b8c-e9d1428c179b\">He\u2019s done it! Mads Pedersen rolls over to take the 25 green jersey points uncontested.<\/p>\n<p>All he has to do now to seal victory in the points classification is to make it to the finish in Paris tomorrow. What a ride it\u2019s been by the Dane, a worthy winner and a rider unparalleled in the way he rides with such panache. And to do so this way, attacking out of the peloton on an hors category climb to bridge up to a breakaway, epitomises what makes him so special.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9d46f364-881b-11f1-97bd-959b9295891b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/49ahTk8MVgQ4nLNrk59NjU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:16:31+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:16:31.043Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a39e420-881a-11f1-a124-cf87b1a8f376\">There\u2019s a temporary calm in the race, as they move towards the intermediate sprint, where Pedersen looks sure to take the points and seal the green jersey.<\/p>\n<p>After that, the tempo will likely shift again as priorities change, but in the meantime, have a read of our deep-dive anti-doping in modern day cycling.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a39e420-881a-11f1-a124-cf87b1a8f376-2\">An altitude alibi: Does cycling&#8217;s anti-doping system have a major loophole?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:10:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:10:25.808Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dnf-ilan-van-wilder\"><span>DNF &#8211; ILAN VAN WILDER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-706cd586-8819-11f1-a950-8f760587be6f\">Van Wilder crashed on the descent, and has unfortunately abandoned the race. That&#8217;s a real shame for him, as he was right up there in GC a 12th overall.<\/p>\n<p>He joins Pascal Ackermann, who also left the race earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-706cd608-8819-11f1-81e7-c5b467a45c56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hk6cjqSJPJKRsbYfgkEDzA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T11:02:07+00:00\">2026-07-25T11:02:07.238Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-474d1946-8818-11f1-a58f-75e9323e95b1\">The chasers have caught Carapaz and Paret-Peintre, and lead the race again &#8211; and Pedersen is in this group. The intermediate sprint is just 18km of downhill and valley roads away, and if he takes the points there, the green jersey is his, even before the Parisian finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-474d19be-8818-11f1-b3d8-655265efa5b7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8tVmREem3M9p44ZaiYdZuD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:57:20+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:57:20.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9c36f2fc-8817-11f1-b06f-63de633fe827\">Paret-Peintre has joined Carapaz at the front of the race on the descent, and the two share a sporting welcoming gesture before starting to work together.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Pedersen is flying down the descent, and has just joined the rest of the chasing breakaway group, where his teammate Ayuso is present. Further behind then, Benoot crashed on the descent, but managed to remount and is back racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:52:23+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:52:23.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb837052-8816-11f1-9ea4-5ddfba498b3c\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:48:54+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:48:54.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-de-fer\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA CROIX-DE-FER <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6e8b19f6-8816-11f1-9832-fb745f2bc353\">Carapaz reaches the top of the climb by himself to take 20 more KOM points, and is closing in on victory in that classification &#8211; though he\u2019ll need to capture more points on the upcoming summits to be sure.<\/p>\n<p>Paret-Peintre was second to the summit, while behind him was the rest of the break, followed by Pedersen, who\u2019s digging really deep and will n doubt fly down this descent to try to catch those in front of him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e8b19f6-8816-11f1-9832-fb745f2bc353-2\">Here are the updated KOM rankings.<\/p>\n<p>1 Carapaz 111<\/p>\n<p>2 Paret-Peintre 99<\/p>\n<p>3 Poga\u010dar 90<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:45:00+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:45:00.466Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e332d5d8-8815-11f1-ba19-4922317f1aa9\">The pace is slow in the peloton, the gap to Carapaz growing to 2:20, and Benoot has attacked out from it, giving his Decathlon leader Seixas another rider up the road for later.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e332d646-8815-11f1-9c7c-5fe766c946ba\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbaFLVuVprCx6wWMHfu6oh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:40:22+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:40:22.303Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3d57cb32-8815-11f1-bd5e-6de2da871573\">And following the polka-dot jersey now the green jersey attacks &#8211; on an hors category climb! Mads Pedersen has accelerated out of the peloton, no doubt in search of the green jersey points on offer at the intermediate sprint. But it&#8217;s a tall order, as he&#8217;s 1:35 further down the mountain than Carapaz, and 1:10 from the rest of the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:37:59+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:37:59.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-carapaz-attacks\"><span>CARAPAZ ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e871dee6-8814-11f1-be47-cfa595d434d7\">The polka-dot jersey accelerates, and it&#8217;s a committed one. 3.5km from the top he&#8217;s burst out of the breakaway group and has a gap over everyone &#8211; he wants the KOM points at the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:33:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:33:24.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-442fce10-8814-11f1-bcaa-01a8deceb000\">Visma are going all in for the stage win today, with Armirail pulling at the front of the breakaway group, maintaining its lead of about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Along with Piganzoli and Jorgenson, Sepp Kuss is one of their four riders in the group. Based on how he rode yesterday, when he remained at the front almost all day for a third-place finish, he might be their best shout at pulling it off today.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-442fce10-8814-11f1-bcaa-01a8deceb000-2\">Sepp Kuss still aiming for Tour de France stage win on Alpe d&#8217;Huez after being denied by Tadej Poga\u010dar on stage 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:26:17+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:26:17.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45d7d3f8-8813-11f1-a1d1-21a2fe38af45\">The peloton is swelling again, as UAE set a steady tempo with Yates, and dropped riders return &#8211; including Mads Pedersen. There&#8217;s an intermediate sprint at the bottom of the descent of this climb, where he could all but seal the points classification. He&#8217;s digging very deep to try to do so.<\/p>\n<p>There is still the break up the road, though, with about 15 riders in it and a lead of 45 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:23:16+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:23:16.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9f57c76-8812-11f1-9767-597ba230a8d2\">Today\u2019s stage finishes up Alpe d&#8217;Huez again, but not quite as we know it. It\u2019s to be climbed via the Col de Seranne rather than the more familiar route taken yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>One man who does know that ascent is Pete Kennaugh, who won here in 2017 when a stage of the Dauphin\u00e9 finished here. Here are his recollections of it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d9f57c76-8812-11f1-9767-597ba230a8d2-2\">&#8216;There was no discussion, I just went&#8217; \u2013 Pete Kennaugh, the last winner on Alpe d&#8217;Huez via Col de Sarenne, reflects on memorable day from the Team Sky era<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:17:52+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:17:52.284Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-18eafa74-8812-11f1-8a17-bbf3b4d6017b\">A group of about 15 riders have formed, and it&#8217;s a strong one &#8211; Visma are pushing on at the front of it with Kuss, Jorgenson and Armirail, and also here are Carapaz, Healy, Paret-Peintre, Johannessen, Hindley, and Ayuso.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates XRG don&#8217;t seem happy with it, and are riding at the front of the peloton, keeping them at about 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:11:45+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:11:45.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3e626d60-8811-11f1-9ccc-790d750dee15\">The lead group has been caught, and the race is all back together. There hasn&#8217;t been any major attacks from the peloton yet, but Ayuso did try another tentative move. Might that change now there isn&#8217;t a group up the road?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e626dc4-8811-11f1-95c6-bd4e842fecbf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/siuARPNmYd8EdL5yZ9EnXc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T10:03:36+00:00\">2026-07-25T10:03:36.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ae63c6e-8810-11f1-9cfe-3ff364dfd631\">The lead group has broken up, with Steinhauser, Barguil, Azparren and Abrahamsen going clear of the others on this climb. Meanwhile behind, the peloton is being thinned out with riders dropping out of the back &#8211; and even Mads Pedersen is being dropped. He must at long last be paying for the huge amount of attacks he has made throughout this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1ae63cd2-8810-11f1-8d12-711ce10a7111\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e7D5rwZDXc7VFuxGpWxw76-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:56:00+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:56:00.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0acd8356-880f-11f1-b0c2-f746ed76462b\">There are some tentative attacks at the front of the peloton on the lower slopes of this climb, with Jorgenson and Carapaz hovering towards the front, but nobody have a gap yet. Most interestingly, Ayuso tried to move &#8211; he must be feeling better after his tough stage yesterday, and is seeking to rise back up the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:50:04+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:50:04.332Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3688aada-880e-11f1-99ec-87152b3b3707\">The break start the Col de la Croix-de-Fer with a decent lead of 1:15, but that&#8217;s likely to evaporate once the stronger climbers launch attacks to try and get into the break. This is a real slog of a mountain, only averaging 5.2%, but going on for a mammoth 24.1km.<\/p>\n<p>Steinhauser is probably the strongest climber on paper of those in the break, but he&#8217;s likely setting up EF teammate Carapaz, who wants to seal the King of the Mountains jersey today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3688ab3e-880e-11f1-b900-b95e5197f7f7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BSvFwemttiZztZoHSHxs4k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:42:53+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:42:53.506Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-365c8848-880d-11f1-ba7b-59839748eced\">A group of 6 has formed, and has a lead of 40 seconds: Steinhauser, Abrahamsen, Veistroffer, Barguil, Delbove and Azparren. That\u2019s a decent lead, but there\u2019s still likely to be plenty of attackers from the peloton once they start climbing the first mountain of the day, the hors category Col de la Croix-de-Fer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:37:24+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:37:24.266Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-719b232a-880c-11f1-a4c6-d58797e53024\">And they&#8217;re off! Nelson Oliveira is the first rider to attack, and takes abut five riders with him, including Mauro Schmid, but they fail to get a gap. This could be a prolonged battle to form the break, given how many riders want to win a stage and how little time there is left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:32:11+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:32:11.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b6e543ee-880b-11f1-9d66-2b29d2c16f21\">With the yellow jersey looking secure, it might be that UAE Team Emirates XRG turn their attention towards Isaac del Toro, and winning him the white jerseys and the final podium spot ahead of Paul Seixas. The pair have visibly gotten along very well through this race, and it could be that Poga\u010dar sacrifices his own ambitions for a stage win today to help his teammate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;ve kept motivating each other&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro tightens grip on Tour de France podium as UAE Team Emirates bounce back from illness<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b6e54448-880b-11f1-8eea-477f6c6e134a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QXmKv7uHv4E2jiiW6cZP9H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:22:25+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:22:25.186Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59c7573e-880a-11f1-8196-cd9b9691912d\">While there won&#8217;t quite be the scenes of Alpe d&#8217;Huez yesterday, that has split opinion for the way they were balanced between spectacle and danger, there are still a huge number of fans on the roadside to watch the queen stage including at the start in Le Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, from where the riders have just rolled out from the unofficial start.<\/p>\n<p>Unpopular opinion: Alpe d&#8217;Huez is on the limit, and it wasn&#8217;t even the best atmosphere at this Tour de France<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-59c757ac-880a-11f1-a322-3b130e8b70e4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NyyZEEMXiZbjUtUPeQ4VtG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:12:47+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:12:47.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-012d48dc-8809-11f1-a07d-09e32d848fc3\">While any doubts about Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s fitness were answered pretty comprehensively with his win yesterday, and his victory in the overall classification all but sealed, there remains much to play for. Only 24 seconds separate Del Toro on the podium and Seixas in fourth place; the King of the Mountains remains a three-way contest; and over half the teams are still seeking a stage win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-012d4940-8809-11f1-9e5a-99379e0395fe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrpKaaLxAvx8z7vMUjyGg6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:06:58+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:06:58.322Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3123855c-8808-11f1-911f-af113979d9e3\">If you thought the last two stages were hard, wait \u2018till you see this. With no less than 5,450m of elevation gain, and three hors category mountains, this is undoubtedly the queen stage of this year\u2019s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A death march, maybe the hardest Tour stage ever&#8217; &#8211; Tour de France stage 20 preview as the race heads back up Alpe d\u2019Huez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-25T09:00:27+00:00\">2026-07-25T09:00:27.224Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3500476-8745-11f1-aa8b-0f999a2c1a24\">Bonjour and welcome to stage 20 of the Tour de France!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-stage-20-live-tadej-pogacar-seeks-to-seal-yellow-as-peloton-returns-to-alpe-dhuez-for-races-queen-stage\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qocAmsgccJyuTn9aBziFfV-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 Tour de France GC standings \u2013 Race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar all but confirms fifth title with one stage remaining 2 As it happened: Shock winner comes out on top as a pre-race favourite crashes out on Tour de France stage 15 3 As it happened: World champion triumphs in Tour de [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2061806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2061806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2061806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2061806\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2061806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2061806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2061806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}