LIVE: Tour de France 2026 Stage 18: Carapaz wins solo from the break

Tour de France - Stage 18

Tour de France stage 18 runs from Voiron to Orcières-Merlette over 185.2 kilometres and is billed by ASO as the first of three brutal Alpine stages, featuring 3,900 metres of elevation gain and a high-altitude summit finish that is likely to see a battle between the GC contenders and the breakaway climbers. Follow our live report for live cycling coverage, race updates and the finish in Orcières-Merlette, with the stage starting at 12:35 CEST and the finish expected around 17:25 CEST.

July 22 2026 - 6:51 PM

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