Richard Carapaz claimed stage 18 with a solo ride up the Alps. Overall leader Tadej Pogačar still wears yellow. Mads Pedersen stretches his hold on the green jersey sprint battle. Jonas Vingegaard gave away points in the mountains race. One onlooker ran across the road near the top. Carapaz was forced to swerve clear at the last moment. The fallout came roughly two k from the summit. No riders went down. Leaders rolled straight on.
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Stage winner almost hits overzealous fan in gruelling Tour de France climb - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Tour de France 2026 Classifications update Stage 18 - Carapaz jumps into Top10; Pedersen reinforces green jersey and Pogacar risks losing KOM - CyclingUpToDate.com
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