{"id":254484,"date":"2026-07-24T14:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/tour-de-france-stage-19-live-martinez-carapaz-paret-peintre-and-yates-among-those-in-large-break-on-alpe-dhuez-day\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:09:55","slug":"tour-de-france-stage-19-live-martinez-carapaz-paret-peintre-and-yates-among-those-in-large-break-on-alpe-dhuez-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/tour-de-france-stage-19-live-martinez-carapaz-paret-peintre-and-yates-among-those-in-large-break-on-alpe-dhuez-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France stage 19 LIVE: Martinez, Carapaz, Paret-Peintre and Yates among those in large break on Alpe d&#8217;Huez day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T14:09:55+00:00\">2026-07-24T14:09:55.964Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-593c84f2-8769-11f1-9167-29a7af96de9f\">The break are nearing the intermediate sprint, which is 10km away. This is the reason Pedersen has gotten into the break yet again, and he has Gee-West, Vacek and Simmons with him to help ensure he gets the points.<\/p>\n<p>Another 25 points would give him a very healthy lead in the classification, and make it very hard for Philipsen to take the green jersey from him.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-593c8556-8769-11f1-9b52-2fea51b6fabf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iGezTvGk94LHb29Tc2bfEG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iGezTvGk94LHb29Tc2bfEG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iGezTvGk94LHb29Tc2bfEG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iGezTvGk94LHb29Tc2bfEG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iGezTvGk94LHb29Tc2bfEG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iGezTvGk94LHb29Tc2bfEG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T14:03:14+00:00\">2026-07-24T14:03:14.784Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-dnf-affini\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dnf-affini\"><span>DNF &#8211; AFFINI<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6a49d28c-8768-11f1-9d0e-ab82352b36c7\">Despite their good work in the break, Visma-Lease a Bike are now down a rider &#8211; Edoardo Affini has just abandoned the race. He had looked better at this race, after going into it with injury scares, but will not make it to Paris.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:56:36+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:56:36.702Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7cedf8a6-8767-11f1-8830-2b0513fc2f74\">Visma&#8217;s staff are happy with how they&#8217;re riders are going, and their quartet of Jorgenson, Kuss, Piganzoli and Armirail are working hard at the front of the break. They&#8217;ve helped grow the lead out to just short of four minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-7cedf91e-8767-11f1-b88f-ade0f8cc7162\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u201cI like this, it\u2019s a really good, really strong job. Keep it up!\u201d<\/p><figcaption><cite>Visma-Lease a Bike DS<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:49:07+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:49:07.979Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-717476cc-8766-11f1-9a38-eba4300b5f9f\">Along with Visma-Lease a Bike, EF Education-EasyPost are, yet again, doing much of the work at the front of the breakaway group. Despite winning the stage yesterday with Richard Carapaz, both the team and the rider are hungry for more success today.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-couldnt-stop-thinking-about-this-stage-non-conformist-richard-carapaz-makes-the-most-of-his-last-clear-opportunity-to-seize-tour-de-france-stage-victory\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-couldnt-stop-thinking-about-this-stage-non-conformist-richard-carapaz-makes-the-most-of-his-last-clear-opportunity-to-seize-tour-de-france-stage-victory\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-couldnt-stop-thinking-about-this-stage-non-conformist-richard-carapaz-makes-the-most-of-his-last-clear-opportunity-to-seize-tour-de-france-stage-victory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t stop thinking about this stage&#8217; &#8211; non-conformist Richard Carapaz makes the most of his last clear opportunity to seize Tour de France stage victory<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7174773a-8766-11f1-a3e4-33b8f945de74\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM.jpg\" alt=\"ALPE D&amp;amp;amp;apos;HUEZ, FRANCE - JULY 24: (L-R) Mads Pedersen of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek - Green Sprint Jersey and Sean Quinn of United States and Team EF Education - EasyPost compete during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 19 a 127.9km stage from Gap to Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez 1835m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 24, 2026 in Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PGMesF6v49WAJWmcxE53BM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:42:41+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:42:41.435Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8b14984c-8765-11f1-a68d-013612a670cb\">The UAE and Red Bull teammates of Poga\u010dar and Evenepoel are pulling at the front of the peloton. The fate of this stage will largely depend on how much they (especially the former) want to bring back the break and go for the stage win, and so far the signs are that they are keen to. With 70km to go, they are keeping the break at about 3:30.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8b1498a6-8765-11f1-9970-add7f5df5c3d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR.jpg\" alt=\"ALPE D&amp;amp;amp;apos;HUEZ, FRANCE - JULY 24: Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe competes during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 19 a 127.9km stage from Gap to Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez 1835m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 24, 2026 in Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EKePZzDb8iBsLXhCndaEuR.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:34:54+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:34:54.006Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>CRASH<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-745de726-8764-11f1-a312-614abf8e682d\">Two riders have gone down in the peloton &#8211; Haller and Planckaert. They&#8217;re both back up and riding again after hitting some road furniture protected by padding, but it took Haller a while.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:31:20+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:31:20.434Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f51ffc38-8763-11f1-ad0e-7f7a85a42af5\">3:20 is the gap between the peloton and the leaders. It&#8217;s looking promising for the break, but they will need to grow it more on this valley road.<\/p>\n<p>The scenery is spectacular here in the Alps. But Alpe d&#8217;Huez will be a whole different beast, with every inch of roadside covered in fans. It promises to be some spectacle, that also has the potential to get chaotic.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/fears-of-chaos-of-lalpe-dhuez-as-crowds-pack-alpine-climb-for-tour-de-france-showdown\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/fears-of-chaos-of-lalpe-dhuez-as-crowds-pack-alpine-climb-for-tour-de-france-showdown\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/fears-of-chaos-of-lalpe-dhuez-as-crowds-pack-alpine-climb-for-tour-de-france-showdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fears of chaos on L&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-f51ffcb0-8763-11f1-a0fd-1d028689f04d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk.jpg\" alt=\"ALPE D&amp;amp;amp;apos;HUEZ, FRANCE - JULY 24: A general view of the peloton compete climbing to the Col du Noyer (1664m) during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 19 a 127.9km stage from Gap to Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez 1835m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 24, 2026 in Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H9z3zm8ZExarSRQM9VNGwk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:24:31+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:24:31.730Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-017340c2-8763-11f1-8211-0f773e012ed6\"><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<p><strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:19:05+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:19:05.270Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3edb9d20-8762-11f1-9cd0-b3e1dfb9c8a4\">3:30 now for the break.<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of teams represented in it that will be desperate for it to succeed, and to have a shot at winning a stage before times run out &#8211; perhaps most of all, Netcompany Ineos. They&#8217;ve endured a tough race, but are still fighting, and have Arensman Foss and Tarling up the road today.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-3edb9d20-8762-11f1-9cd0-b3e1dfb9c8a4-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/even-when-i-was-a-rider-i-wasnt-the-type-to-wallow-in-my-own-sorrow-geraint-thomas-says-netcompany-ineos-moving-in-right-direction-despite-tour-de-france-struggles\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/even-when-i-was-a-rider-i-wasnt-the-type-to-wallow-in-my-own-sorrow-geraint-thomas-says-netcompany-ineos-moving-in-right-direction-despite-tour-de-france-struggles\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/even-when-i-was-a-rider-i-wasnt-the-type-to-wallow-in-my-own-sorrow-geraint-thomas-says-netcompany-ineos-moving-in-right-direction-despite-tour-de-france-struggles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Even when I was a rider, I wasn\u2019t the type to wallow in my own sorrow\u2019 \u2013 Geraint Thomas says Netcompany Ineos moving in \u2018right direction\u2019 despite Tour de France struggles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:13:42+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:13:42.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ec46c24-8761-11f1-9add-2385d0f38ffc\">Red Bull have joined UAE at the front of the peloton as they take on the descent of the climb, which is shallower and longer than the way they went up it.<\/p>\n<p>As things stand they&#8217;re giving the break a great chance of succeeding, as they&#8217;ve allowed them to get 3:35 up the road. The upcoming 50km or so will be crucial as to determining the break&#8217;s chances, as they&#8217;re mostly valley roads, where they will need to build and maintain a big lead to hold off the inevitable charge of the GC riders on the final climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7ec46c88-8761-11f1-837c-f3d7ccce008f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6.jpg\" alt=\"The pack of riders (peloton) cycles during the 19th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 127,9 km between Gap and Alpe d&amp;#039;Huez in the French Alps, on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f4vKWdPQnBd9U4FwPRBfg6.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T13:06:39+00:00\">2026-07-24T13:06:39.168Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-col-du-noyer\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-du-noyer\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DU NOYER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-822a17ca-8760-11f1-83d3-513fc980a643\">EF were unable to carry out their plan as outlined by DS Charly Wegelius at the top of the climb, as Paret-Peintre jumped early 200m from the summit, again out-sprinting Carapaz for the 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>Paret-Peintre is now virtual leader in the classification, which he has made his aim at this Tour de France to win.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-822a17ca-8760-11f1-83d3-513fc980a643-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/the-goal-is-to-be-at-the-front-and-fight-for-this-jersey-valentin-paret-peintre-continues-tour-de-france-polka-dot-battle-against-pogacar-and-carapaz-on-alpe-dhuez\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/the-goal-is-to-be-at-the-front-and-fight-for-this-jersey-valentin-paret-peintre-continues-tour-de-france-polka-dot-battle-against-pogacar-and-carapaz-on-alpe-dhuez\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/the-goal-is-to-be-at-the-front-and-fight-for-this-jersey-valentin-paret-peintre-continues-tour-de-france-polka-dot-battle-against-pogacar-and-carapaz-on-alpe-dhuez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;The goal is to be at the front and fight for this jersey&#8217; \u2013 Valentin Paret-Peintre continues Tour de France polka dot battle against Poga\u010dar and Carapaz on Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-822a182e-8760-11f1-b9df-e9659e86e9ce\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u201cCloser to the top, Sean [Quinn], you can ride harder to put Paret-Peintre in difficulty for the top.\u201d<\/p><figcaption><cite>Charly Wegelius<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:59:01+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:59:01.439Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71621420-875f-11f1-94a6-b765aba84afe\">Fears about UAE Team Emirates XRG have been mostly allayed so far. Wellens is being dropped again now having made his way back on the descent, but Poga\u010dar still has Del Toro, Gro\u00dfschartner, Politt and Vermeersch (who is leading it currently) in the peloton with him, while Yates was strong enough to get himself into the break.<\/p>\n<p>The team also insist that their leader is feeling fine.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-71621420-875f-11f1-94a6-b765aba84afe-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tadej-is-ok-uae-team-emirates-play-down-doubts-about-tadej-pogacars-health-after-illness-strikes-tour-de-france-team\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tadej-is-ok-uae-team-emirates-play-down-doubts-about-tadej-pogacars-health-after-illness-strikes-tour-de-france-team\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tadej-is-ok-uae-team-emirates-play-down-doubts-about-tadej-pogacars-health-after-illness-strikes-tour-de-france-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Tadej is OK&#8217; \u2013 UAE Team Emirates play down doubts about Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s health after illness strikes Tour de France team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:49:01+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:49:01.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ba0f9fe-875e-11f1-90f3-254fd1fb2bce\">The riders are climbing again, and this time its a category one climb, the Col du Noyer. It&#8217;s not as hard as Alpe d&#8217;Huez, but with an average of 8.4% for 7.3km it&#8217;s still a tough one, and could see the break split up with the superior climbers going clear.<\/p>\n<p>The break&#8217;s lead continues to grow, now up to 1:50.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0ba0fa80-875e-11f1-b05a-fdf5fb520fc2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA.jpg\" alt=\"ALPE D&amp;amp;amp;apos;HUEZ, FRANCE - JULY 24: A general view of the peloton compete climbing to the Col Bayard (1246m) during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 19 a 127.9km stage from Gap to Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez 1835m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 24, 2026 in Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aQk5AgTRCuKuW7EfU36HA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:43:28+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:43:28.218Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-452f2688-875d-11f1-8e6d-df863e434432\">Lidl-Trek (pictured here at the start) are the main team pushing at the front of the breakaway group, along with EF &#8211; despite the fact that Martinez could leapfrog their GC men Skjelmose and Ayuso. They&#8217;re prioritising the green jersey, with Pedersen in the group, and just one more (albeit hard) climb for him to survive until the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Their work is seeing the group move away from the peloton, which is now 1:30 adrift.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-452f26ec-875d-11f1-b816-f37bae03ce90\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD.jpg\" alt=\"GAP, FRANCE - JULY 24: Juan Ayuso of Spain and Team Lidl - Trek prior to the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 19 a 127.9km stage from Gap to Alpe d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Huez 1835m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 24, 2026 in Gap, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZuze2eQMcjddVSJTYSaRD.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:35:02+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:35:02.549Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17b78570-875c-11f1-bfa7-27808e180bab\">A rider in the top ten has managed to sneak into the break, which has a lead of one minute &#8211; Lenny Martinez, who is seventh overall at 12:50. This could cause the teams of riders ahead of him, notably Lidl-Trek and Decathlon CMA CGM, to chase.<\/p>\n<p>Also among the 40 or so riders in this group are Pedersen, Arensman, O\u2019Connor, Voisard and Tobias Halland Johannessen, plus the stage-hunting Visma trio of Jorgenson, Kuss and Piganzoli, and UAE&#8217;s satellite rider Adam Yates, who is clearly feeling much better than a few days ago.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:28:36+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:28:36.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-col-bayard\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-bayard\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL BAYARD<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-31d789b0-875b-11f1-983b-e34dcbc838fd\">Carapaz and Paret-Peintre are both in this breakaway group, and, as ever, sprint for the KOM points. It&#8217;s the usual outcome, with the latter out-kicking the former.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile in the peloton, which is 35 seconds adrift, UAE have lost Wellens and Vermeersch, who have both been dropped.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:24:53+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:24:53.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ac75bc9c-875a-11f1-bed0-05f68e9a656b\">Rubio and Martin did briefly join those leading four, and now dozens of other riders have joined them. It&#8217;s a group almost big enough to be called a peloton &#8211; a lot of riders are desperate to get away into the break today. How will UAE cope with controlling things?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:19:21+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:19:21.821Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e6f8dca6-8759-11f1-a162-895f49f4123b\">And they&#8217;re off! And immediately they&#8217;re climbing, up the category two Col Bayard (4.7km at 7.1%). Already sprinters are being dropped out of the peloton, and attacks attempted out of the front The first group to go clear has four riders in it &#8211; Healy, Quinn, Gee-West and Tobias Halland Johannessen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:14:17+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:14:17.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33a13d24-8759-11f1-b731-3f2260bb17e3\">Tadej Poga\u010dar at the start with Valentin Paret-Peintre, who still wears his polka-dot jersey on loan. Expect the latter to attack towards the start in an aim to pick up enough points to take the jersey outright.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-33a13d88-8759-11f1-bdd5-a92b8db1827c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Team Emirates - XRG&amp;#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader&amp;#039;s yellow jersey shakes hands with Soudal Quick-Step team&amp;#039;s French rider Valentin Paret-Peintre wearing the climber&amp;#039;s dotted &amp;amp;quot;King of the Mountains&amp;amp;quot; jersey at the start of the 19th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 127,9 km between Gap and Alpe d&amp;#039;Huez in the French Alps, on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CXrnHoBR4QZ9fPsLQriTm4.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T12:06:04+00:00\">2026-07-24T12:06:04.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b9b62ba-8758-11f1-a926-5567b342aa94\">The riders are on the move in Gap, and heading towards the official start and the flag. Anticipation is brewing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T11:58:14+00:00\">2026-07-24T11:58:14.742Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f3af73e0-8756-11f1-be74-4bb1194eeb3b\">All eyes are on Tadej Poga\u010dar.at the start today. How is he feeling? Could he possibly be sick?Or is he about to make history, and add Alpe d&#8217;Huez to the long list of famous summits he has won on?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-f3af7458-8756-11f1-970f-27c558bf9266\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Team Emirates - XRG&amp;#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader&amp;#039;s yellow jersey awaits the start of the 19th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 127,9 km between Gap and Alpe d&amp;#039;Huez in the French Alps, on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zWb6iE4uVHLuDYnWhuSxEk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T11:50:58+00:00\">2026-07-24T11:50:58.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-efbcd616-8755-11f1-8897-e31294e1c735\">The yellow jersey had felt all wrapped up, with Poga\u010dar coasting to victory, but there\u2019s an air of doubt surrounding him and the team now. Illness is circulating the team, and suddenly they look a lot weaker than previously at this Tour, and are unable to exercise as firm a grip.<\/p>\n<p>With this comes the lingering possibility that Poga\u010dar either is, or could become sick. And if ever there\u2019s a climb you can\u2019t afford not to be firing on all cylinders on, it\u2019s Alpe d&#8217;Huez.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-efbcd616-8755-11f1-8897-e31294e1c735-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/sick-soldiers-and-mixed-messages-whats-really-going-on-at-uae-team-emirates-xrg-and-how-will-it-change-the-last-days-of-the-tour-de-france\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/sick-soldiers-and-mixed-messages-whats-really-going-on-at-uae-team-emirates-xrg-and-how-will-it-change-the-last-days-of-the-tour-de-france\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/sick-soldiers-and-mixed-messages-whats-really-going-on-at-uae-team-emirates-xrg-and-how-will-it-change-the-last-days-of-the-tour-de-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sick soldiers and mixed messages \u2013 What&#8217;s really going on at UAE Team Emirates-XRG and how will it change the last days of the Tour de France?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T11:45:37+00:00\">2026-07-24T11:45:37.414Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-305d23b6-8755-11f1-be90-eb939ab309a6\">This is Alpe d&#8217;Huez day at the Tour de France, but not the only one &#8211; for the first time ever, it will be raced two days in a row.<\/p>\n<p>But today is the day where the climb takes centre stage, tackled via its hardest side, and the headline climb of the day, much harder than the three that precede it. The climb is often talked about for its decisive role in the race for the yellow jersey &#8211; that feels like what today\u2019s ascent will be.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-305d23b6-8755-11f1-be90-eb939ab309a6-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-19-preview\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-19-preview\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-19-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour de France 2026 stage 19 preview &#8211; It&#8217;s time to make history with the first of two back-to-back mountaintop finishes on the iconic Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T11:37:44+00:00\">2026-07-24T11:37:44.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-734f44da-8744-11f1-b409-5f63b4e79ac2\">Hello and welcome to stage 19 of the Tour de France &#8211; which this year, is Alpe d&#8217;Huez day!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-stage-19-live-the-tour-heads-to-the-the-iconic-alpe-dhuez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-07-24T14:09:55.964Z The break are nearing the intermediate sprint, which is 10km away. This is the reason Pedersen has gotten into the break yet again, and he has Gee-West, Vacek and Simmons with him to help ensure he gets the points. Another 25 points would give him a very healthy lead in the classification, and make [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":254485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-254484","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=254484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/254485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=254484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=254484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=254484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}