Tour de France 2026 Takes First Rest Day as Pogačar Leads Yellow Jersey

The 2026 Tour de France granted riders a rest day on July 13 after nine grueling stages marked by relentless pace and heat. Tadej Pogačar emerged from the break as the dominant leader, holding the yellow jersey with a 2:42 advantage over Jonas Vingegaard.

The previous stage saw a 30‑kilometre reduction due to scorching temperatures. Pogačar now calls on the UCI to restructure the calendar to prevent racing in the hottest months.