Throwback to Stage 19 of the 1992 Tour de France, the 39.8-mile individual time trial from Tours to Blois. With only two stages remaining, this is the last battle of the favorites. Gianni Bugno needed put forth a strong effort to make the top three overall. More importantly, he needs to prove that he is still a favorite in time trials despite losing 3:41 to Indurain in stage 9. Bugno finished in second, 40 seconds down this time. Claudio Chiappucci is not known for time trials but finished ahead of both Erik Breukink and Stephen Roche. Andy Hampston started strong but faded later in the stage and finished in 27th place, 5:33 down and dropped to 4th overall. Miguel Indurain has virtually clinched overall victory after winning this stage.

Transferred from a VHS recording of the 1992 Tour de France coverage on ESPN. The recording was made on July 24, 1992.

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