epa13128072 A chasing group in action during Stage 18 of the Tour de France, a 185.2 km route from Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette, France, 23 July 2026. EPA/YOAN VALAT

epa13128016 Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar (R) of UAE Team Emirates XRG in action during Stage 18 of the Tour de France, a 185.2 km route from Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette, France, 23 July 2026. EPA/YOAN VALAT

epa13128013 Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar (2-L) of UAE Team Emirates XRG in action during Stage 18 of the Tour de France, a 185.2 km route from Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette, France, 23 July 2026. EPA/YOAN VALAT