Pogacar leads Tour de France as Evenepoel targets podium in decisive Alpine stages
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Pogacar leads Tour de France as Evenepoel targets podium in decisive Alpine stages
Pogačar leads Tour de France as mountain stages loom in Vosges and Jura
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The Tour de France is entering its decisive Alpine stages, with Tadej Pogacar maintaining a strong lead and a tight battle for the remaining podium spots.
Tadej Pogacar has been leading the race for the past two weeks, with a margin of over four minutes. The competition for the second and third places on the podium is intense, with Remco Evenepoel emerging as a strong contender.
Remco Evenepoel has shown impressive form in the third week of the Tour, winning two stages. "Je veux faire la meilleure troisième semaine de ma vie," Evenepoel said. His training has been specifically tailored to peak during this period, with a particular emphasis on the stages ending at Alpe d'Huez.
The Alpe d'Huez stage is particularly significant, known for its challenging climb and rich history in cycling. The stage is expected to be a major test for the riders. "Le début de l'étape avait été calme et quand Remco arrive frais au pied d'une ascension finale comme celle-là, il est redoutable," Pogacar commented on Evenepoel's performance.
The Alpe d'Huez is 13.8 kilometers long with an average gradient of 8.1 percent. The climb is iconic in cycling history, with Fausto Coppi winning the first mountain stage here in 1952. The Dutch have had significant success on this climb, with eight victories between 1976 and 1989.
The Alpine stages are known for their difficulty, with steep climbs and unpredictable weather conditions. For the sprinters, these stages are particularly challenging, as they struggle to keep up with the peloton on the mountainous terrain.
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