Tom Pidcock moved up to fourth overall in the Tour de France after helping instigate a mass breakaway on stage 13, which Switzerland's Mauro Schmid won for his first Tour stage victory.
Key facts
- Mauro Schmid of Switzerland won stage 13 for his debut Tour de France stage win.
- Tom Pidcock moved up to fourth place in the general classification.
- Pidcock briefly climbed as high as second place during the stage.
- The stage ended in Belfort after the 9km climb of the Ballon d'Alsace.
- Pidcock was a key instigator of the mass breakaway.
Tom Pidcock leapt up the overall standings in the Tour de France, briefly climbing as high as second place, after a hard-fought stage to Belfort ended in a debut Tour win for Swiss professional Mauro Schmid, according to the Guardian.
The British rider was one of the key instigators of a mass breakaway that formed on the rolling roads of the Jura and Doubs, on the long approach to the 9km climb of the Ballon d’Alsace, overlooking Belfort, the Guardian reported.
Pidcock’s efforts in the breakaway moved him up to fourth place in the general classification, according to the BBC. During the stage he briefly rose as high as second overall before settling into fourth.
Schmid, of Switzerland, emerged from the breakaway to claim stage 13, securing his first stage win at the Tour de France, the BBC and the Guardian confirmed.
The stage played out over the rolling terrain of eastern France, with the decisive selection coming on the approach to the Ballon d’Alsace before the finish in Belfort.
Why it matters
Pidcock's move up to fourth place strengthens his position in the general classification and marks a significant moment in his Tour de France campaign. For Schmid, the victory is a career milestone as his first stage win at cycling's biggest race.
Frequently asked questions
Who won stage 13 of the Tour de France?
Switzerland's Mauro Schmid won stage 13, claiming his debut Tour de France stage victory after a mass breakaway.
Where does Tom Pidcock now sit in the standings?
Tom Pidcock moved up to fourth place in the general classification, having briefly climbed as high as second during the stage.
Where did stage 13 finish?
The stage finished in Belfort, following the 9km climb of the Ballon d'Alsace in eastern France.