LE TOUR DISPATCH 18 & 19

From jubilation to heartbreak

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Katy Madgwick
July 19, 2024

Two days of racing that will live long in the memory… from Victor Campanaerts’ emotional victory and the heartbreak of Matteo Vercher on stage 18, to a huge, race-defining mountain stage today, which saw history made, jerseys change hands, achievements unlocked dreams dashed.

In stage 18’s Dispatch I write about the fine line between joy and despair that makes cycling such a beautiful yet cruel sport.

Le Tour Dispatch: Stage 18

A nice normal breakaway stage? Who would have thought it possible? Yes, it was one last chance for the swashbuckling baroudeurs and they gave us what we came for - a show, a new winner, and a kick-ass post-race interview. Plus a lot of tears. Catch up, in today's Dispatch.

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And in today’s Dispatch, a look back at the action is followed by last orders at the bar, and the end of the Tour party, along with a look ahead to the final explosive mountain stage tomorrow, as the Tour begins its final weekend in Nice.

Le Tour Dispatch: Stage 19

A mega-mountain stage, a monumental performance that will live long in the memory, and a liberal dose of heart-break. Start your final Tour de France weekend the right way with today's Dispatch.

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Thanks for reading, and stay with me for one last dance in Nice, on Sunday.