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Evenepoel cuts Pogacar's lead with time-trial win

Remco Evenepoel cuts Tadej Pogacar's lead at the top of the general classification by 28 seconds with a dominant victory in the time-trial on stage 16 of the Tour de France.

BBC SportsJuly 21st, 2026 5:06 PM5 views1 min read
Evenepoel cuts Pogacar's lead with time-trial win

Remco Evenepoel produced a commanding ride to win the stage 16 time trial at the Tour de France and reduce Tadej Pogacar’s overall lead by 28 seconds, according to BBC Sports.

The Belgian rider’s victory added fresh pressure to the general classification race, trimming the gap at the top after a decisive performance against the clock. The result keeps the contest tightly balanced as the race moves deeper into its final week.

Pogacar remains in the lead overall, but Evenepoel’s time-trial success has narrowed the margin and given the standings a sharper edge. Stage 16’s individual effort was a significant moment in the battle for the yellow jersey, with Evenepoel delivering the dominant win that BBC Sports reported.

The update is based on a monitored public feed. Source attribution: BBC Sports.

Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c3v0r1xgwp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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