Belgian Tim Merlier wins Tour de France 7th stage as Pogacar holds onto yellow jersey
Summary
Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the 2026 Tour de France in a sprint finish in Bordeaux. Tadej Pogacar, the reigning champion, remained the overall race leader and kept the yellow jersey.Key Facts
- Tim Merlier won the 7th stage of the Tour de France on July 10, 2026.
- The stage covered 175 km from Hagetmau to Bordeaux in hot weather (38°C).
- Merlier beat Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold (2nd) and Eritrean Biniam Girmay (3rd) in the sprint.
- Tadej Pogacar maintained his lead and kept the yellow jersey for overall race leader.
- Jasper Philipsen, a fellow Belgian, finished fifth after leading early in the sprint.
- The day's breakaway riders were caught with 18 km remaining after a long effort.
- Mads Pedersen kept the green jersey for the sprinters’ points competition.
- The main group of top riders finished together safely in the peloton.
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