Overview

• Australian Ben O’Connor surged clear before the final ascent to claim victory on the 171.5-kilometer queen stage to Courchevel Col de la Loze.
• Defending champion Tadej Pogacar matched Jonas Vingegaard’s attacks on the Col de la Loze and increased his overall lead to four minutes and 26 seconds with three stages remaining.
• Jonathan Milan solidified his lead in the green jersey standings by claiming a second sprint victory during the rain-soaked finish of Stage 17.
• Ineos-Grenadiers rider Carlos Rodriguez withdrew before Stage 18 after hospital scans confirmed he fractured his pelvis in a Stage 17 crash.
• Organizers have tightened security following a spectator track invasion under the flamme rouge and a late-stage crash in Valence.