Tour de France 2026 Stage 16 Preview: The Time Trial Test

Stage 16 of the 2026 Tour de France brings a technical time trial with a climb, creating a real head-to-head test between Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel.

After Remco’s big win on Plateau de Solaison, this stage could give him another chance to put pressure on Pogacar in the fight for the yellow jersey.

In this preview, we break down the Stage 16 time trial route, the climbing, and why this is more than a simple power test.