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Pogacar Wins Bastille Day Stage, Extends Lead Over 3½ Minutes

7/15/2026

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Tadej Pogacar (27) won the Bastille Day stage, leading by over 3½ minutes.
It was his 24th stage win since 2020 and his biggest lead to date.
Pogacar warned that Alpine climbs such as Alpe d’Huez or Markstein could change the race.
Jonas Vingegaard finished second while Isaac Del Toro was seventh.
Juan Ayuso moved to fourth and reclaimed the white jersey, while Paul Seixas was 13 seconds behind.

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Tadej Pogacar (27) won the Bastille Day stage, leading by over 3½ minutes.
It was his 24th stage win since 2020 and his biggest lead to date.
Pogacar warned that Alpine climbs such as Alpe d’Huez or Markstein could change the race.
Jonas Vingegaard finished second while Isaac Del Toro was seventh.
Juan Ayuso moved to fourth and reclaimed the white jersey, while Paul Seixas was 13 seconds behind.