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The Tour de France's stage 20 did not feature the expected final-day GC battle, as Tadej Pogačar entered the stage with a significant lead over Jonas Vingegaard, and the stage lacked mountain action, leading to a less dramatic conclusion than in previous years.
Simon Yates won the penultimate stage of the Giro d'Italia, attacking on the Colle delle Finestre and taking the pink jersey, with emotional reactions from him and other riders highlighting a dramatic and strategic race finish.
Richard Carapaz experienced a moment of silence and heartbreak after losing his chance to win the Giro d'Italia during stage 20, following a standoff involving Del Toro, highlighting the emotional toll of competitive cycling.
Stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia features a dramatic battle for the pink jersey on the challenging Colle delle Finestre, with Simon Yates making a remarkable comeback and leading the race, while GC contenders like Del Toro and Carapaz are closing in, making for an exciting mountain showdown.
Tadej Pogačar secured his overall victory in the Giro d'Italia with a remarkable solo win on stage 20, marking his sixth stage victory in the race and solidifying his hold on the maglia rosa.
Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Tour de France for the second consecutive year after defending his overall lead in the final mountain stage. Tadej Pogacar won stage 20, but his late resurgence was not enough to change the status quo. Vingegaard's dominant performance secured him a victory margin of 7 minutes and 29 seconds over Pogacar. Adam Yates finished third overall, boosting UAE Team Emirates. The stage was marred by crashes, and tensions rose between Vingegaard's Jumbo-Visma team and Pinot's Groupama-FDJ team over allegations of alcohol consumption during the rest day.