Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of securing his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title after Saturday’s stage 20 was won by Richard Carapaz. The final stage into Paris has been shortened to just 89 km due to wildfires near Bordeaux, making the victory parade even more dramatic.
Stage 20: Carapaz Takes the Win as Pogacar Conserves Lead
Richard Carapaz sprinted to a well-deserved victory on stage 20, while Pogacar finished 39 seconds behind his closest rival Remco Evenepoel. With a lead of 6 minutes 26 seconds, Pogacar can afford to ride conservatively on Sunday.
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How the Wildfires Changed the Final Stage
The French interior ministry redeployed security forces to combat wildfires that have destroyed over 36,000 hectares of forest near Arcachon and Biscarrosse. As a result, the final stage will start on the Champs-Élysées and feature only two laps of the avenue before circuits of Butte Montmartre.
This marks the third stage this year affected by either wildfires or a heatwave, highlighting growing environmental challenges for the race.
Safety Concerns on Alpe d’Huez Spark Debate
Friday’s chaotic climb saw fans dangerously crowd the road, causing in-race motorbikes to stall and even forcing Movistar’s Einer Rubio to abandon after colliding with a spectator. The incidents have reignited calls for better crowd control on iconic stages.
Stage 20 Results: Top 5 Finishers
| Position | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Carapaz | EF Education-EasyPost | 4h 38m 12s |
| 2 | Remco Evenepoel | Soudal Quick-Step | +0s |
| 3 | Tadej Pogacar | UAE Team Emirates | +39s |
| 4 | Jonas Vingegaard | Jumbo-Visma | +1m 02s |
| 5 | Geraint Thomas | Ineos Grenadiers | +1m 45s |
Key Takeaways from the 2024 Tour de France
- Pogacar is set to equal the record for most Tour de France wins (5) – held by Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain.
- The shortened finale due to wildfires underscores the race’s vulnerability to climate extremes.
- Safety on mountain stages remains a top concern after dangerous fan behavior on Alpe d’Huez.
- Richard Carapaz’s stage 20 win adds to his Grand Tour legacy after his 2019 Giro d’Italia victory.
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Sunday’s finale promises a unique Parisian spectacle as Pogacar rolls onto the Champs-Élysées for his likely coronation. With wildfires reshaping the race, this Tour de France will be remembered for both its athletic triumphs and its harsh environmental realities.
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