Tour de France 2026 Stage 16 Recap | Remco Evenepoel Strikes Back at Tadej Pogacar in the Time Trial?

Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2026 delivered both triumph and heartbreak. Remco Evenepoel produced another world-class time trial to take victory and cut into Tadej Pogačar's overall lead, but the day was overshadowed by Florian Lipowitz's devastating high-speed crash, which forced the German to abandon the race while battling for a top overall finish. In this episode, we analyse Evenepoel's dominant performance, Pogačar's impressive ride to defend the yellow jersey, and what Lipowitz's withdrawal means for the general classification. We also discuss the battle for the podium, the standout rides of the day, and what to expect as the Tour heads into its decisive final mountain stages.