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Pogacar Holds Yellow as Arensman Upsets Stage 14: Evenepoel Withdraws

A surprise solo victory paired with a top contender’s exit ushers the Tour toward Mont Ventoux ahead of Alpine summit finishes

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Overview

  • Thymen Arensman broke clear early on the Superbagneres climb to claim stage 14 in a long-range solo ride
  • Tadej Pogacar defended his yellow jersey despite ceding the stage and maintains a roughly four-minute lead over Jonas Vingegaard
  • Remco Evenepoel abandoned the Tour following back-to-back struggles on the Hautacam stage and in the Peyragudes time trial
  • Jonas Vingegaard again finished just behind Pogacar on the summit finish and insists he remains in contention for victory
  • The race now turns to the iconic Mont Ventoux ascent before back-to-back Alpine summit finishes at Couchevel and La Plagne