Tour de France 2026 Stage 12 Recap - Did the Tour de France Jury Get It Wrong? Mads Pedersen Sprint Controversy

The sprinters returned on Stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France, but the biggest talking point came long before the finish. Should Mads Pedersen have been relegated after his intermediate sprint against Jasper Philipsen?In today's episode we break down the controversial sprint, explain why the race jury decided not to relegate Pedersen, and discuss whether the decision was consistent with recent rulings at this Tour.We also analyse Tim Merlier's third stage victory, the dramatic crash inside the final kilometre, Jasper Philipsen's performance, the battle for the green jersey, and what it all means before the race heads back into the mountains. Finally, we look at Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and the latest general classification battle as the Tour reaches its decisive phase.