Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) wins the summit finish of Tour de France 2026 Stage 15 at Plateau de Solaison (Champagnole–Solaison, 184 km, July 19, 2026)
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Published on 13. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Pogačar leads the GC by 2:42 over Vingegaard and 3:27 over del Toro (as of July 13, 2026). The debut summit finish at Plateau de Solaison (11.3 km, 9.1% avg, ramps beyond 12%) is among the race's steepest climbs. No existing open prediction covers Stage 15. On comparable brutal summit finishes (Tourmalet, Puy de Dôme), Pogačar has dominated in 2026. Main risk: Vingegaard counters on the selective ascent, or a breakaway rider survives.
Data basis for this prediction
- Cyclingnews: TdF 2026 GC-Klassement – Pogačar +2:42 vor Vingegaard nach Etappe 8 (13.07.2026)
- Cyclingstage.com: Etappe 15 Profil – Champagnole–Plateau de Solaison, 184 km, 9,1% Ø
- Velo/Outside: Tour de France 2026 Stage 15 Preview – Solaison brutal debut finish
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Remco Evenepoel gewann die Etappe 15 der Tour de France auf dem Plateau de Solaison; Pogačar kam auf P2. Quellen: ProCyclingUK, VAVEL, procyclingstats.com.
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