Van der Poel wins Stage 9 outsprinting Johannessen and Pidcock
Stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France stretched 190 km from Malemort to Ussel, where Van der Poel outpaced his rivals in the final sprint. Johannessen and Pidcock attempted a breakaway but were unable to match Poel’s speed.
The win solidified Poel’s position at the top of the general classification and signaled a fresh battle for the yellow jersey. Analysts note his form is peaking at the right moment.
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