

How Tom Pidcock Changed The Tour de France 2026 In A Brutal Stage 13
Jul 17, 2026
Stage 13 of the 2026 Tour de France in Belfort became a massive shakeup day, with the longest stage of the race producing a hard-fought battle.
Mauro Schmid took the win after a heavy-hitter escape loaded with major teams.
In this on-site report, we break down how Stage 13 reshaped the Tour de France 2026.
Tom Pidcock briefly rode himself up to second overall on the road before settling into fourth by the finish, still jumping six places in the GC.
Belfort delivered one of the biggest tactical days of this Tour.


















