17
Jul
The longest stage of the 2026 Tour de France—205.8 km from Dole to Belfort—favored Tom Pidcock, who, despite not winning, advanced in the overall standings. The stage featured a 57-rider breakaway that formed after over 100 kilometers of battle at breakneck speed. Mauro Schmid (Jayco AlUla) and Tom Pidcock (Pinarello Q36.5) were the protagonists up and down the iconic Pallon d'Alsace. The British climber conquered the climb and built a huge lead over the peloton. But the formidable Swiss attacked on the descent and narrowly overtook Harold Tejada…
