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Tadej Pogačar sets new Alpe d'Huez climbing record at Tour de France

Cyclingnews.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:59 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Tadej Pogačar sets new Alpe d'Huez climbing record at Tour de France
Summary

Tadej Pogačar registered a record-breaking ascent of Alpe d'Huez during stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France, completing the climb in under 36 minutes. This performance surpasses the previous record set by Marco Pantani 30 years ago. Pogačar's achievement highlights his continued dominance in cycling, particularly in mountainous stages. As the race progresses, his form will be critical for his overall standings in the Tour.

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  • •Pogačar climbs Alpe d'Huez in under 36 minutes.
  • •He breaks a 30-year-old record previously held by Marco Pantani.
  • •This feat occurred during stage 19 of the Tour de France.
  • •Pogačar races for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
  • •Impact on overall standings remains to be seen.
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  • 3:59 PMCyclingnews.com — Tadej Pogačar smashes 30-year-old Alpe d'Huez climbing record set by Marco Pantani - Cyclingnews
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