Van der Poel and Pogacar resist in Tour de France.
The 21st stage of the 2026 Tour de France was shortened. Mathieu van der Poel won the stage. Tadej Pogacar finished fifth.
The stage was planned to be longer but was reduced to 89 kilometers. Organizers made this change because the riders were not strong enough. The race took place on Montmartre and featured a classic road race format. Mathieu van der Poel successfully competed against the peloton. The final sprint was stopped before it began.
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Highlights
Shortened Final Stage
The 2026 Tour de France final stage was reduced to 89 kilometers.
Dramatic Race Finish
The stage had a dramatic and intense finish.
Van der Poel's Resistance
Mathieu van der Poel successfully resisted the peloton.
Pogacar's Fifth Place
Tadej Pogacar finished fifth in the general classification.
Classic Race Elements
The stage included elements of a classic road race on Montmartre.