Tour de France 2026 Stage 13: Schmid Wins, Pidcock Surges 2026

The Tour de France 2026 stage 13 delivered thrilling action as Mauro Schmid secured his debut Tour win and Tom Pidcock surged up the general classification. The rolling roads of the Jura and Doubs set the stage for a dramatic breakaway that reshaped the leaderboard.

Stage 13 Highlights: Schmid's Breakthrough Win

Swiss professional Mauro Schmid claimed his first Tour de France victory in a stage that race leader Tadej Pogacar called "weird." The 9km climb of the Ballon d’Alsace proved decisive, with Schmid outlasting the breakaway group to cross the finish line in Belfort.

Tom Pidcock's GC Surge

Double Olympic gold medallist Tom Pidcock was a key instigator of the mass breakaway, climbing as high as second place overall during the stage. Starting the day 7 minutes 43 seconds behind Remco Evenepoel, Pidcock moved into fourth place, just nine seconds off the podium. "It was always the objective to make it into the break," Pidcock said. "I think it worked out perfectly."

Current General Classification Standings

Points Classification Update

Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek leads the points classification with 377 points, followed by Jasper Philipsen (336) and Biniam Girmay (333). The battle for the green jersey remains tight as the race enters its final week.

Key Takeaways from Stage 13

• Mauro Schmid earned his first Tour de France stage win in a dramatic breakaway.
• Tom Pidcock surged to fourth overall, just nine seconds behind Remco Evenepoel.
• The Ballon d’Alsace climb was the decisive point of the stage.
• Mads Pedersen retains the green jersey with a 41-point lead.
• Tadej Pogacar continues to lead the general classification.

FAQ

Stage 13 of the Tour de France 2026 will be remembered for Schmid's breakthrough and Pidcock's aggressive racing. With the race heading into the Alps, expect more fireworks in the days ahead. Stay tuned for Jeremy Whittle's full report and Tanya Aldred's coverage of stage 14.