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Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Tadej Pogacar produced a tremendous solo ride on the iconic Col du Tourmalet on Thursday to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory, reclaim control of the race and sap his rivals' morale after just six days of racing.Pogacar, who first wore the yellow jersey after winning at Les Angles earlier ...
Key takeaway ”Pogacar's teammate, Isaac del Toro, was third, 2:57 off the pace, ahead of Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio cycling enthusiasts are likely abuzz with Tadej Pogacar's dominating performance in the Tour de France, and for good reason. As a city with a growing network of bike lanes and trails, San Antonio is home to a thriving cycling community that appreciates exceptional riding. Pogacar's solo ride on the iconic Col du Tourmalet is the kind of feat that inspires local cyclists to push themselves on their own favorite routes, such as the Mission Trail or the Salado Creek Greenway. With its own scenic hills and challenging climbs, San Antonio offers plenty of opportunities for riders to test their skills and endurance, even if they're not competing at the Tour de France level. As Pogacar closes in on a record-equaling fifth Tour victory, his achievement serves as a reminder of the excitement and drama that cycling can bring, and San Antonio's cycling community is sure to be watching his progress with great interest.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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