- Jul 24
Virus hits Pogacar's UAE team as Carapaz wins Tour stage 18; Alpe d'Huez looms
A gastrointestinal virus swept through UAE Team Emirates on stage 18, forcing Brandon McNulty to abandon and leaving Tadej Pogacar's support depleted ahead of two summit finishes at Alpe d'Huez.
- Jul 24
Carapaz wins Tour de France stage 18 with solo breakaway as Pogacar keeps yellow amid team illness
Richard Carapaz attacked 3.5 km from the summit of Orcières-Merlette to take a solo victory on stage 18 of the Tour de France, while Tadej Pogacar kept his overall lead of 4 minutes and 32 seconds despite sickness sweeping through his UAE Emirates XRG team.