Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters
Soudal Quick-Step rider pips Kooij and Philipsen
Tadej Pogacar safely retains yellow jersey
The likely final sprint stage of this year’s Tour de France was won by Tim Merlier, of the Soudal Quick-Step team, who added victory on the banks of the Saône to his wins in Bordeaux and Bergerac.
In what has been a Tour of rare opportunity for both sprinters and breakaways, the final hour of racing was manic in its intensity and peppered with constant but futile attacks, until the riverside finish came into view.
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