- Slovenian extends GC lead past five minutes on stage 19
- Jonas Vingegaard has no answer to rival on ‘queen stage’
There is no stopping Tadej Pogacar. The Giro d’Italia winner took a definitive and conclusive grip on the yellow jersey with just two stages of the Tour de France remaining after another solo win, on stage 19 to Isola 2000.
It was too much for the defending champion, Jonas Vingegaard, who finally conceded defeat after crossing the line at the high-altitude ski station. “Now it’s over,” the Dane said.
Written by Jeremy Whittle at Isola 2000
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