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Coverage of the 2026 Tour of Spain cycling race, including stages, competitor incidents, and related developments.

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Geography of the reported facts
  1. Route De L'alpe D'huez, 38520 Le Bourg-d'Oisans, France
  2. France
  3. Isère, France
  4. Alpe Francesca di Sotto, Valstrona, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
  5. Albé, Bas-Rhin, France
  6. Orcières, Hautes-Alpes, France

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2026-08-10 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates

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  1. Tadej Pogacar wins stage 19 of Tour de France 2026 at Alpe d'Huez

    Tadej Pogacar won the 19th stage of the 2026 Tour de France, which finished at Alpe d'Huez.

    1 corroborating report

  2. Lenny Martinez finishes second on stage 19 of Tour de France

    Lenny Martinez of Bahrain Victorious finished second on stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France at Alpe d'Huez, moving into fifth place overall.

    1 corroborating report

  3. Incident between Martinez and Carapaz during stage 19 climb

    During the final descent of stage 19 at Alpe d'Huez, Lenny Martinez cut Richard Carapaz on a turn during their sprint finish. Carapaz criticized Martinez's aggressive racing tactics and said Martinez did not collaborate during the climb.

    1 corroborating report

  4. Richard Carapaz finishes third on stage 19 of Tour de France

    Richard Carapaz of EF Education-EasyPost finished third on stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France at Alpe d'Huez.

    1 corroborating report

  5. Richard Carapaz held best climber's polka dot jersey before Stage 20

    Ecuador's Richard Carapaz wore the polka dot jersey as the leading climber heading into Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France, competing against other contenders for the mountain classification title.

    1 corroborating report

  6. Tour de France 2026 Stage 20 scheduled for July 25 between Le Bourg-d'Oisans and Alpe-d'Huez

    The 20th stage of the 2026 Tour de France took place on Saturday, July 25, running 170.9 kilometers from Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Alpe-d'Huez in Isère. The stage featured an unprecedented route through five major Alpine passes: Croix de Fer, Télégraphe, Galibier, Sarenne, and the final ascent to Alpe-d'Huez.

    1 corroborating report

  7. Tour de France Stage 20 race start scheduled for 11:30 with finish expected at 16:15

    The peloton departed Le Bourg-d'Oisans at 11:30 AM on July 25, with the stage finish at Alpe-d'Huez expected at approximately 4:15 PM. The stage was broadcast in full on France 2, France 3, and Eurosport.

    1 corroborating report

  8. Col de Sarenne climbed in ascending direction for first time at Tour de France

    The 2026 Tour de France Stage 20 was the first time the col de Sarenne was climbed in ascending direction during the race. The pass had previously been descended in 2013 during the 100th edition of the Tour. The 12.8-kilometer climb with 7.3% average gradient was used as the penultimate climb before the final ascent to Alpe-d'Huez.

    1 corroborating report

  9. Tadej Pogacar held seven-minute lead entering Tour de France Stage 20

    Entering Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar held the yellow jersey with a seven-minute advantage over second-place Remco Evenepoel. The stage was expected to determine the final general classification standings before the final stage in Paris.

    1 corroborating report

  10. Lenny Martinez defended riding tactics during Tour de France Stage 20

    Cyclist Lenny Martinez responded to criticism from Richard Carapaz during Stage 20, stating that he had taken a corner first during a sprint and that racing tactics in such situations were normal cycling practice. Martinez characterized himself as a courteous rider who does not intentionally endanger other cyclists.

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  11. Col du Galibier at 2,642 meters marked highest point of 2026 Tour de France

    The col du Galibier, standing at 2,642 meters altitude, was the highest point cyclists reached during the 2026 Tour de France. The 17.7-kilometer climb with 6.9% average gradient was one of three hors catégorie passes on Stage 20.

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  12. Tour de France 2026 Stage 20 featured record elevation gain of 5,450 meters

    Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France had a total elevation gain of 5,450 meters, making it the most difficult stage of the 2026 edition and potentially one of the hardest stages in Tour de France history. The stage included four categorized climbs, three of which were rated hors catégorie (beyond category), the highest classification for Alpine passes.

    1 corroborating report

  13. Marco Pantani holds Alpe d'Huez ascent record with 37:35 set in 1995

    Italian cyclist Marco Pantani holds the record for fastest ascent of Alpe d'Huez with a time of 37 minutes and 35 seconds, set in 1995. Pantani also holds the second-best time with 37:40 in 1997. French cyclist Romain Bardet recorded 39:29 in 2029.

    1 corroborating report

  14. 19th stage of 2026 Tour de France scheduled from Gap to Alpe d'Huez on July 24

    The 19th stage of the 2026 Tour de France takes place on Friday, July 24, departing from Gap and finishing at Alpe d'Huez. The stage covers 127.9 kilometers and includes four mountain passes: Col Bayard, Col du Noyer, Col d'Ornon, and the final ascent to Alpe d'Huez featuring 21 numbered hairpin turns over 13.8 kilometers at an average gradient of 8.1%. The stage starts at 14:00 with estimated arrival between 17:15 and 17:30.

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  15. Massive crowd closes Alpe d'Huez road to public vehicles starting July 23 at 14:00

    Tour de France organizers closed the Alpe d'Huez road to public vehicles starting Thursday, July 23 at 14:00 due to the massive gathering of spectators on the 21 hairpin turns. The density of spectators made it impossible for regular traffic to access the mountain station. Videos on social media showed the atmosphere with smoke flares, fireworks, and signs lining the route, with large numbers of Dutch supporters present.

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  16. Bernard Hinault and Greg LeMond finished hand-in-hand at Alpe d'Huez in 1986

    French cyclist Bernard Hinault triumphed at Alpe d'Huez in 1986, finishing ahead of American Greg LeMond. The two riders crossed the finish line hand-in-hand in an iconic moment that became part of Tour de France legend. Hinault's name marks turn 11 of the 21 hairpin turns at Alpe d'Huez.

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  17. Demi Vollering won women's Tour de France final stage at Alpe d'Huez

    The women's Tour de France final stage concluded at Alpe d'Huez with a close finish featuring three female champions separated by less than 10 seconds in the general classification. Demi Vollering's name was added to one of the 21 hairpin turns to commemorate this women's stage victory.

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  18. Alpe d'Huez first hosted Tour de France mountain finish in 1952 with Fausto Coppi victory

    Alpe d'Huez hosted the first-ever mountain stage finish in Tour de France history in 1952, when Italian champion Fausto Coppi won the stage. The 21 hairpin turns at Alpe d'Huez each bear the name of at least one past winner of the stage, with Bernard Hinault's name on turn 11 commemorating his 1986 victory.

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  19. Paul Seixas fourth in general classification, 20 seconds behind third-place Isaac del Toro

    Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM is fourth in the general classification of the 2026 Tour de France, trailing third-place Isaac del Toro (who wears the white jersey for best young rider) by 20 seconds. Seixas is competing in his first Tour de France and faces critical stages at Alpe d'Huez on July 24-25 that could significantly impact the final standings.

    1 corroborating report

  20. Richard Carapaz wins 18th stage at Orcières-Merlette

    Richard Carapaz won the 18th stage of the 2026 Tour de France finishing at Orcières-Merlette. During the stage, a spectator advanced onto the road to face the camera, nearly colliding with Carapaz and other riders in the breakaway. Carapaz avoided the collision by sharply veering to the side and went on to secure the stage victory.

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