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Tadej Pogacar attacked on the Col du Haag to win stage 14 solo, his fourth stage win of the 2026 Tour. He now leads Jonas Vingegaard by 4 minutes 30 seconds overall. Thousands of fans lined the narrow roads up Le Markstein in the Vosges mountains.
Tom Pidcock finished third on stage 13, jumping from 11th to 4th overall, now 15 seconds behind Remco Evenepoel for the final podium spot. Mauro Schmid won the stage, the first Swiss victory in six years, aided by teammate Luke Plapp blocking chasers. Mads Pedersen retained the green jersey.
This commentary profiles 19-year-old cyclist Paul Seixas during his debut Tour de France, highlighting his poise, talent, and the weight of French hopes for a first home winner in 41 years. It argues that Seixas carries expectations lightly while demonstrating maturity beyond his years, suggesting he represents a promising future for French cycling.
Tadej Pogacar won Stage 14 of the Tour de France with a solo attack, increasing his overall lead. The victory further solidifies his dominance in the 2026 race.
Jan Ullrich attended the Tour de France on Saturday for the first time since his 2006 doping exclusion. Accompanied by his sons, he was celebrated by German fans. Ullrich said publicly confessing to doping was difficult but the best thing he could do.
Four thousand people signed an open letter to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu demanding street-safety improvements after transportation planner Louisa Gag was killed while biking. Wu, speaking through tears at a vigil, vowed to analyze road design on Tremont Street, ramp up enforcement of blocked bike lanes, and install protected bike lane infrastructure.
This commentary examines the evolving transfer market in professional cycling, focusing on Red Bull's recruitment strategy. It argues that the market is becoming more chaotic and resembles European soccer, with teams planning years ahead while remaining agile for opportunistic signings. The piece provides insight from Red Bull's chief of sports on squad planning and negotiation dynamics.
This commentary previews the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, highlighting British rider Beth Shriever's quest for a fourth world title and the challenges from Australian Saya Sakakibara. It also notes the absence of several top male riders due to injury, suggesting a more open field.
Belgian Tim Merlier won stage 12 of the Tour de France, his third stage win of the 2026 Tour and sixth of his career. He sprinted to victory for Soudal Quick-Step, edging out Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen. The finish was marred by a massive crash involving Fernando Gaviria, who suffered a broken collarbone. Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead. Stage 12 was a mostly flat 111-mile route from Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saône in eastern France.
The Tour de France will introduce the Col du Haag, a first-category climb, on Saturday in Stage 14 from Mulhouse to Le Markstein. The 11.2km ascent averages 7.3% gradient with steep sections up to 13%, and its summit lies 5.9km before the finish.