At Col de Sarenne near the Alpe d'Huez finish, Pogačar nodded for Del Toro to attack. The Slovenian leader had already been riding 60 kilometers from the Galibier when he gave up becoming the first rider to win two consecutive days at Alpe d'Huez, sacrificing 45 seconds in the general classification for his teammate. truewildgame.com
Pogačar's strategic move helped Del Toro keep the podium position and the white jersey for best young rider, demonstrating his commitment to team success over personal glory.
