Evenepoel Cuts Pogacar’s Lead to 28 Seconds in France Time Trial
Remco Evenepoel delivered a dominant performance in the time trial of Stage 16 of the 2026 Tour de France. He trimmed Tadej Pogacar’s overall lead to just 28 seconds, reshaping the race hierarchy.
The win highlights Evenepoel’s strength against the clock and his strategic intent to challenge for the yellow jersey. Pogacar will now need aggressive tactics in the remaining stages to defend his advantage, promising an intense showdown.
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