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Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France with a late breakaway, Pogacar keeps overall lead
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, while Tadej Pogacar finished a few minutes behind and maintained his significant overall lead. It was the 33-year-old Carapaz’s first stage win at this year’s ra...
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Key takeaway He patted each side of his head as he approached the finish line, and was 45 seconds ahead of Swiss rider Mauro Schmid and American Matteo Jorgenson.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
While the Tour de France may seem like a distant event for Piney Point Village residents, the cycling community in the Houston area is likely to be abuzz with the news of Richard Carapaz's stage 18 win. Local cycling enthusiasts may draw inspiration from Carapaz's determination and strategic riding, which ultimately led to his victory. The fact that Carapaz was able to time his attack perfectly and hold off other riders will likely be a topic of discussion among cyclists in the area. Additionally, the Tour de France's grueling mountain stages may spark interest in local cycling events and routes that feature challenging terrain, such as the hills and trails in nearby parks and nature reserves. As the Tour de France continues, residents of Piney Point Village may find themselves tuning in to watch the remaining stages and cheering on their favorite riders.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, while Tadej Pogacar finished a few minutes behind and maintained his significant overall lead. It was the 33-year-old Carapaz’s first stage win at this year’s ra...
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