Tadej Pogačar won Stage 14 of the 2026 Tour de France, attacking decisively on the final climb to secure his fourth stage victory of this year’s race and extend his lead in the overall general classification.
The 155-kilometre mountain stage from Mulhouse to Le Markstein, featuring nearly 3,800 metres of elevation gain, saw Pogačar launch his winning move around 1.6 kilometres from the summit of the Col du Haag, quickly distancing his main rivals before crossing the finish line comfortably ahead of the field. His teammate, Isaac del Toro of Mexico, completed a one-two finish for UAE Team Emirates XRG after winning the sprint for second place.
Following the victory, Pogačar now leads the overall standings by 4 minutes and 30 seconds over his closest challenger, Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard, placing the Slovenian firmly in control with one week of racing remaining.
The win also marked Pogačar’s 25th Tour de France stage victory, moving him into joint fourth place on the all-time list alongside French cycling legend André Leducq. Only three riders in history have won more Tour stages, with Britain’s Mark Cavendish still holding the all-time record with 35 victories.
At just 27 years old, Pogačar is already regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of his generation. He has accumulated 125 professional victories, including 17 wins this season alone, and is now chasing what would be a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title, which would place him alongside the sport’s most successful champions.
Attention is already beginning to turn to the Vuelta a España, the only Grand Tour Pogačar has yet to win. While no official decision has been made, speculation has intensified that the Slovenian could compete in this year’s edition, which begins on 22 August in Monaco, where Pogačar resides. His team has indicated that a final decision will be made after the conclusion of the Tour de France.
With his combination of climbing ability, tactical intelligence and remarkable consistency, Pogačar continues to define a new era in professional cycling. Should he maintain his current form, the Slovenian could not only secure another Tour de France title but also move one step closer to rewriting some of the sport’s most enduring records.
