Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step, BEL) wins Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2026 (ITT Évian-les-Bains – Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1 km, 21 July 2026)
Miss
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 21. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The Tour's only individual time trial – 26.1 km with 500 m of elevation gain, featuring the technical Côte de Larringes and a fast lakeside run – is described by cyclingstage.com as 'tailor-made for Evenepoel'. The three-time TT world champion and Olympic TT gold medallist (Paris 2024) is the clear co-favourite alongside Filippo Ganna (Ineos). Evenepoel lies 3rd in GC (+4:06 behind Pogačar, +0:30 behind Vingegaard) and has a strong incentive to gain time in the Tour's only TT. The course profile suits all-round TT riders over pure aero specialists like Ganna. No Polymarket market available; bookmaker odds imply ~45% for Evenepoel, ~30% for Ganna.
Data basis for this prediction
- cyclingstage.com: 'TdF 2026 Favourites Stage 16: Evenepoel versus Ganna' – Kurs 'auf Evenepoel zugeschnitten' (19.07.2026)
- cyclingnews.com / olympics.com: TdF 2026 GC-Wertung – Evenepoel 3. (+4:06), Ayuso 4. (+4:22) (Stand 19.07.2026)
- velo.outsideonline.com: 'Stage 16 Preview: Tour's only ITT arrives deep in third week' (Juli 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Identische Begründung wie id 225/568: Evenepoel fährt nicht für Soudal Quick-Step, sondern für Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe. Der Stich 16 hat noch nicht stattgefunden, aber das genannte Team ist als falsch erwiesen.
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