Tadej Pogacar won stage 10 of the Tour de France to Le Lioran with a trademark solo attack on Bastille Day, extending his overall lead to more than three and a half minutes.
Key facts
- Tadej Pogacar won stage 10 to Le Lioran in the Massif Central.
- It was his third stage win of this year's Tour de France.
- His overall lead now stands at more than three and a half minutes.
- Remco Evenepoel finished second, 32 seconds behind.
- Rival Jonas Vingegaard lost time and slipped further behind.
Tadej Pogacar extended his lead in the Tour de France with another solo victory on the 10th stage to Le Lioran, in the Massif Central. The win, which came on Bastille Day, was the Slovenian’s third stage success of this year’s race.
According to the BBC, Pogacar raced clear to stretch his overall lead to more than three minutes. The Guardian reported the margin at more than three and a half minutes over longtime rival Jonas Vingegaard, who wilted and lost time to the other podium contenders.
The stage featured seven categorised climbs, including the first-category Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol and the Col de Pertus in the final hour of racing. Pogacar again asserted himself over the peloton with a trademark attack on the penultimate climb.
Remco Evenepoel finished second, 32 seconds behind the race leader, according to the Guardian.
The victory was met with a mixed reception at the finish. The Guardian reported that Pogacar was booed by some spectators, with the race leader responding: “I have haters.”
With Vingegaard losing further ground to the other contenders for the podium, Pogacar’s position at the head of the general classification looks increasingly commanding after the demanding day in the mountains.
Why it matters
Pogacar's dominant Bastille Day ride tightens his grip on the Tour de France, one of cycling's biggest events. Building a lead of more than three and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard puts significant pressure on his rivals with weeks of racing still ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Who won stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France?
Tadej Pogacar won stage 10 to Le Lioran in the Massif Central, his third stage win of this year's race.
How big is Pogacar's overall lead?
The BBC reported his lead as more than three minutes, while the Guardian put it at more than three and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard.
Who finished second on the stage?
Remco Evenepoel finished second, 32 seconds behind Pogacar, according to the Guardian.