Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates, SLO) wins Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2026 (Voiron–Orcieres-Merlette, 185.2 km, July 23, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 23. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Pogačar leads the GC by 4:30 minutes over Vingegaard and 5:04 over Evenepoel. Stage 18 ends with a summit finish at Orcieres-Merlette (185.2 km, 3,944m total elevation) — a pure climbing stage ideal for Pogačar's explosive profile. As the most dominant climber and race leader, he is the clear favorite. No Polymarket quote available; bookmaker aggregates imply ~50% for Pogačar.
Data basis for this prediction
- TdF 2026 GC nach Etappe 14: Pogačar führt mit 4:30 auf Vingegaard (Cyclingnews, 19. Juli 2026)
- Etappe 18 Profil: Voiron–Orcieres-Merlette, 185,2 km, 3.944 m (CyclingStage.com)
- NBC Sports: Tour de France 2026 Standings (Stand 19. Juli 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Etappe 18 der Tour de France 2026 gewann Victor Campenaerts (Dreiersprint aus der Ausreißergruppe), nicht Pogačar. Pogačar verteidigte nur sein Gesamtführungspolster. Quelle: Cycling Weekly / BBC Sport / Flashscore (23. Juli 2026).
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