Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 of the Tour de France with a late breakaway, Tadej Pogacar keeps overall lead
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Key Points:
- Richard Carapaz won Stage 18 of the Tour de France with a well-timed attack on the final climb, marking his first stage win this year and second overall in the race.
- Tadej Pogacar, the overall leader, finished minutes behind Carapaz and maintained his substantial lead, as Carapaz is not considered a threat for the overall title.
- Pogacar holds a 4-minute, 32-second lead over Remco Evenepoel in second place, with Isaac Del Toro in third, and no changes occurred in the general classification after Stage 18.
- The stage featured challenging climbs, including a Category 1 ascent to Orcières-Merlette, with tougher Alpine climbs ahead, including the iconic L’Alpe d’Huez and multiple hors catégorie climbs in the penultimate stage.
- The Tour de France will conclude on July 26 in Paris after three more demanding mountain stages that could impact the final standings.
