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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arensman 'absolutely destroyed' after Stage 19 win
Dutch cyclist Thymen Arensman reflects on his impressive victory in Stage 19 of the Tour de France, sharing how he was able to control a long final climb in La Plagne and not "take no for an answer."
The Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Dutch rider Arensman wins dramatic Tour de France stage at La Plagne
Dutch rider Thymen Arensman picked up a second stage win at the Tour de France on Friday, winning stage 19 at La Plagne ski resort as defending champion Tadej Pogacar closed in on a fourth title. Arensman crossed the finish line exhausted but delirious in the heavy rain, Thymen Arensman reacts to his stage win as Tadej Pocagar watches on. Picture: Timtwo seconds ahead of title contender Jonas Vingegaard and his great rival Pogacar. The Dutchman's win came after the 19th stage of the Tour de France was shortened due to the discovery of a contagious disease in a herd of cattle located along the original route between Albertville and La Plagne. 'The discovery of an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis affecting cattle in a herd located specifically in the Col des Saisies has necessitated the culling of the animals,' said organisers in a statement about Friday's stage. 'In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route of Stage 19 (Albertville-La Plagne) and to avoid the ascent to the Col des Saisies.' This considerably changes the profile of the stage, which will now be just 95km long instead of the planned 129.9km. A sign reading "To the farmers who've sacrificed their cattle, we support you", referring to the culling of a herd of cows in nearby Col des Saisies which led to the Tour de France organisers re-routing the 19th stage. Picture: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP Pogacar should claim his fourth Tour de France title aged just 26 years in Paris on Sunday. The attack-minded Pogacar explained how he had played it safe with just two days left until the race finish on the Champs-Elysees. 'When Arensman attacked I let him go, setting my own rhythm. It was close, I did want to win, but I'm just glad it's over,' Pogacar said. 'It was a good win from Thymen, he deserved it.' The Slovenian exits the Alps with a lead of 4min 24sec on second-placed Vingegaard. Vingegaard for once finished ahead of Pogacar, but this was a fourth second-place finish on this 21-day slog. Pogacar has dominated the 2025 Tour de France, winning stages on rolling runs in the north and west at Rouen and the Mur de Bretagne in the first week, then twice on the mountain slopes of the Pyrenees in week two.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thymen Arensman holds off Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard onslaught to win shortened stage 19
The expected general classification fireworks did not materialise on stage 19 of the Tour de France, as Thymen Arensman won the final Alpine stage of this punishing race in La Plagne. Tadej Pogacar followed Jonas Vingegaard over the line just behind Arensman, a fourth overall crown now looking safe with his lead at four minutes 24 seconds over Vingegaard, who took back a couple of bonus seconds but nothing more on this final opportunity to make major changes to the standings. But Oscar Onley saw his podium dream at the Tour de France fade as, having started the day 22 seconds behind third-placed Florian Lipowitz, he faded towards the summit of La Plagne to concede 41 seconds and stay fourth overall. It was a second stage win of his debut Tour for Arensman, who had scored a much-needed victory for the Ineos Grenadiers on stage 14 on Superbagneres. UAE Team Emirates-XRG had looked determined to set up Pogacar for what would have been an a fifth stage victory of this race on the final climb, but Arensman tried a number of attacks and when he went clear with 13km of the climb remaining, he managed to open a gap. His advantage over Pogacar, Vingegaard, Onley and Lipowitz hovered at around 30 seconds, and the fatigue in everyone's legs perhaps told as the anticipated attack from behind never really materialised. Pogacar said afterwards he opted to set a 'defensive rhythm' on the hors-categorie climb. It was only when Onley began to struggle that Lipowitz saw his opportunity to finish off the Scot, moving to the front and upping the pace. But even so, Arensman hung on to win by just two seconds over the accelerating Vingegaard. 'I feel absolutely destroyed,' Arensman said. 'I can't believe it. Already to win one stage in the Tour was unbelievable from a breakaway, but now to do it against the GC group, against the strongest riders in the world, it feels like I'm dreaming. I don't know what I just did.' The discovery of a contagious disease amongst cattle in the area had forced changes to the route, which was shortened from 129.9 kilometres to 95km, removing two climbs but leaving the main tests of the Col du Pre and the finish to La Plagne, still with 3,250m of climbing packed in. Primoz Roglic had been immediately on the attack in an all-or-nothing attempt to move up from fifth overall, but he was caught before the final climb and quickly distanced, losing more than 12 minutes and slipping to eighth in the general classification. With a hilly but not mountainous stage from Nantua to Pontarlier on the menu for Saturday before Sunday's run into Paris - which this year includes the Montmartre climb - there could still be some changes at the sharp end of the general classification but it is difficult to see the podium changing.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 20 route and updates as Tadej Pogacar closes in on fourth yellow jersey
The penultimate stage of the Tour de France is a hilly 184km route from Nantua to Pontarlier, after the conclusion of the Alpine stages yesterday. Thymen Arensman won a truncated Stage 19 in the mountains after breaking away from Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, while Oscar Onley 's podium dream took a hit as he lost time to Florian Lipowitz. There are four categorised climbs but this could be a day for the puncheurs, and potentially significant for the points classification. And it may bring more twists in the general classification, too, with the steep Cote de Thesy coming towards the end of the stage. But barring any late drama, Pogacar 's tight grip on the yellow jersey looks set to last all the way to Paris, as he comes closer to a fourth Tour de France triumph of his career. Stage 20 preview Now the Pyrenees and the Alps are over, and there are just two more stages to get through before the podium ceremony and champagne-popping in Paris. Stage 20 screams 'breakaway': a hilly, punchy route through the Jura mountain range, beginning in Nantua, in the foothills of the Alps, and taking in four classified climbs on the 184km road to Pontarlier. In total there's 2,850m of climbing but none difficult enough to trouble the general classification contenders, who will likely sit tight in the peloton and be wrapped in cotton wool by their teammates as they're shepherded towards Paris. That means there will be 14 winless teams from this year's race fighting to get in the day's breakaway, setting up a no doubt chaotic first few kilometres of racing as a group establishes itself. Flo Clifford26 July 2025 10:06 Good morning Hello, and welcome along to live coverage of today's stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France. Lawrence Ostlere26 July 2025 10:00
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 20: Live Stream Cycling, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France will get underway on Saturday, and it could be the last real chance for riders outside the general classification battle to steal a victory. Stage 20 sends the peloton on a challenging 184.2 km route from Nantua to Pontarlier, deep in France's Jura region, with nearly 3,000 meters of climbing on tap. Thymen Arensman of Netherlands and INEOS Grenadiers celebrates winning in front of Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike (left) Stage 19 of the 112th Tour de France 2025, a 93,1... Thymen Arensman of Netherlands and INEOS Grenadiers celebrates winning in front of Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike (left) Stage 19 of the 112th Tour de France 2025, a 93,1 km stage from Albertville to La Plagne on July 25, 2025 in La Plagne, France. More Photo byHow to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 20 When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 6:00 AM ET Where: Nantua > Pontarlier TV Channel: Peacock, NBC Live Stream: Peacock (WATCH LIVE) Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Peacock has the early live coverage starting at 6:00 AM ET, followed by NBC with live coverage beginning at 8:00 AM ET, and streaming on Fubo. While the Alps are now behind the riders, Stage 20 isn't just a victory parade. This hilly stage may not feature any legendary mountain passes, but it's filled with punchy terrain, technical descents, and four categorized climbs, including the Col de Thésy (800m at 12.4%). The climbs come fast and furious in the final 45 kilometers, setting the stage for breakaway hopefuls and puncheurs to shine. After three grueling weeks of racing, GC teams like UAE Team Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers will likely play it safe, while opportunistic squads go hunting for one last stage win. This stage will give lesser-known riders their moment to shine. Expect aggressive riding, especially from teams that haven't secured a win on this year's Tour. Live stream Tour de France 2025 Stage 20 on Peacock: Start your subscription now! Live stream Tour de France 2025 Stage 20 on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
