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Pogacar Extends Dominance With Solo Win at Le Lioran

Relaxed feed-zone rules to protect riders from extreme heat have triggered talks about shifting July race dates

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Isaac del Toro perdió cuatro escalones en la posición general de Tour de Francia. (Foto; Especial GH)
El ciclista mexicano cruzó la meta en el lugar 49, con el mismo tiempo que el ganador, y permanece a 46 segundos de Juan Ayuso en la clasificación de los jóvenes. (Foto: Archivo GH)
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Overview

  • Tadej Pogacar attacked on the Col du Pertus and rode solo to win stage 10 at Le Lioran, extending his overall lead to 3 minutes 36 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard.
  • The stage-10 move, which several outlets reported on Tuesday, left Isaac del Toro dropping to seventh overall and transferring the white young-rider jersey to Juan Ayuso.
  • Pogacar has now worn the yellow for 61 days, a total that surpasses Miguel Induráin and places him third on the all-time list behind Bernard Hinault and Eddy Merckx.
  • Race organisers and the UCI temporarily relaxed feed-zone rules to allow broader water and food distribution because of sustained temperatures above 40°C and logistical strains on teams.
  • The Tour has swung from decisive mountain attacks to record-speed flat stages, as stage 11 ran at a record average of 50.91 km/h, a contrast that deepens questions about rider safety and the July calendar.