Jasper Philipsen wins Tour de France 2026 Stage 12 (Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours–Chalon-sur-Saône, 179.1 km, sprint, July 16)
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Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 16. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Stage 12 (July 16) is described by VeloNews as 'the last nailed-on bunch sprint of the entire 2026 Tour' (179.1 km, mostly flat). Top three favorites: Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech), Olav Kooij (Decathlon), Biniam Girmay (NSN Cycling). Philipsen is the strongest individual contender (~35%), but a three-way rivalry limits the probability. GC after Stage 9 (July 12): Træen leads in yellow, Pogačar P4 (+7:53). Mads Pedersen won Stage 9.
Data basis for this prediction
- VeloNews: 'Stage 12: The Sprinters Won't Let This Chance Slip Away' – letzter Massensprint (velo.outsideonline.com)
- Cyclingstage.com: Sprint-Favoriten Etappe 12: Philipsen, Kooij, Girmay (cyclingstage.com/tour-de-france-2026)
- Cyclingnews: GC nach Etappe 9 (12.7.) – Træen führt, Pogačar P4 (+7:53); Pedersen Sieger E9
- NBCSports: TdF 2026 Streckenprofil Etappe 12 – 179,1 km Magny-Cours–Chalon-sur-Saône (nbcsports.com)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Søren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) gewann Etappe 12 vor Kooij; Philipsen wurde Dritter. Quelle: Cyclingnews live coverage Stage 12
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