Kaden Groves secured a compelling solo victory on stage 20 of the Tour de France. He attacked from a 13-man breakaway in Pontarlier after navigating difficult wet conditions. Following crashes involving Iván Romeo and Romain Grégoire, Groves took the lead alongside two others. He decided to go solo just under 17km from the finish, extending his lead despite attempts from the chasing group. Groves completed his set of Grand Tour stage wins, marking his debut victory at the Tour de France and Alpecin's third win of the race.
Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won stage 20 of the Tour de France with a solo attack, finishing strong after a chaotic breakaway in Pontarlier.
Iván Romeo and Romain Grégoire crashed in the wet, allowing Groves to pull ahead with Jake Stewart and Frank van den Broek, before he went solo.
Groves extended his lead despite the regrouping of the chasing pack and celebrated emotionally after crossing the finish line, completing his Grand Tour stage wins.
The victory marked Groves' first Tour de France win and Alpecin's third stage win of the race, showcasing their strength after a successful opening weekend.
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