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Dani Ostanek

'There could be some very big explosions' – Juan Ayuso predicts carnage as Tour de France GC battle heads to the Alps

Juan Ayuso GC Alps France Tour de France Mattias Skjelmose Paul Seixas Del Toro LidlTrek Cyclingnews
PLATEAU DE SOLAISON, FRANCE - JULY 19: Juan Ayuso of Spain and Team Lidl - Trek competes while fans cheer at the Plateau de Solaison (1501m) during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 15 a 183.9km a 155.3km stage from Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison 1501m / #UCIWT / on July 19, 2026 in Plateau de Solaison, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Lidl-Trek head into the final mountain stages of the Tour de France with both of their leaders in the top 10 on GC and both men hoping to do battle for a podium position.

Spanish racer Juan Ayuso is also in contention for the white jersey, with a three-way battle between him, Paul Seixas, and Isaac del Toro on the cards as the race hits the Alps.

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