Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe, BEL) wins Stage 16 of Tour de France 2026 (ITT Évian–Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1 km, July 21, 2026)
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Published on 20. July 2026
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Predicted for 21. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The 26.1 km predominantly flat time trial is in Evenepoel's core competency as a three-time UCI ITT world champion (2022–2024). He sits 2nd in GC (+5:00 behind Pogačar) and can go all-out. An existing platform prediction implies Evenepoel beats del Toro by 1:20+ min, consistent with a stage win. Pogačar is also strong in ITTs; aggregated bookmaker odds list both as co-favorites at roughly 35–40% each.
Data basis for this prediction
- TdF GC Standings: Evenepoel +5:00 min, del Toro +5:58 (Cyclingnews, 20.07.2026)
- Buchmacherquoten implizieren ~38 % für Evenepoel Stage-16-Sieg (aggregiert, 20.07.2026)
- Evenepoel 3× ITT-Weltmeister 2022–2024 (UCI, offizielle Ergebnisse)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Remco Evenepoel gewann Etappe 16 TdF 2026 ITT (Évian–Thonon, 26,1 km) in 32:19. Quellen: Cyclingnews, VAVEL
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