Tour de France 2026, Stage 21 (Thoiry–Paris, Champs-Élysées, July 26, 2026): Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck, BEL) wins the final stage in a mass sprint (confirmed by ASO results list)
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Published on 25. July 2026
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Predicted for 26. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The 133 km closing stage ends in a traditional mass sprint on the Champs-Élysées, featuring three ascents of the Côte de la Butte Montmartre (Cat. 4, 1.1 km / 5.9%). Philipsen won the same stage in 2023 and 2024 and is considered the most dangerous sprinter of his generation. Rivals are Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek, ITA), Tim Merlier, and Biniam Girmay. The Montmartre climb slightly favors punchy riders but does not exclude Philipsen. No specific prediction market found; own estimate ~28% for Philipsen in a multi-contender sprint.
Data basis for this prediction
- TdF 2026 Etappe 21 Route: Thoiry–Champs-Élysées, 133 km, Montmartre ×3 (CyclingStage.com, Juli 2026)
- Philipsen TdF-Etappensiege: 2023 (4 Etappen incl. Champs-Élysées), 2024 (3 Etappen) (ProCyclingUK, Juli 2026)
- Sprintkandidaten 2026: Philipsen, Milan, Merlier, Girmay (Escape Collective, Juli 2026)
- Pogačar Gesamtwertung 2026 gesichert: +7'11'' auf Evenepoel (ProcyclingStats, 24.07.2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) gewann Etappe 21 (Thoiry–Paris/Champs-Élysées) im Massensprint vor Mauro Schmid und Olav Kooij, angeführt von Mathieu van der Poel. Bestätigt durch procyclingstats.
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