Tadej Pogacar Nears Fifth Tour de France After Alpe d'Huez Victory

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar stormed the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb on stage 19, securing a decisive victory. The win narrows the gap to a record‑equalling fifth Tour win and solidifies his position at the top of the general classification.

Rivals now face a heightened challenge as Pogacar extends his lead. His performance underscores his dominance in this year's race.