Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour in a sprint finish while race favourite Tadej Pogacar kept the yellow jersey There are six stages categorised as “flat” on the official route guide . Stage 21 in Paris may not quite count for the pure sprinters because of the three ascents of the Côt...
Source: [Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jul/10/tour-de-france-2026-stage-seven-updates-hagetmau-to-bordeaux-cycling-live)