Uno-X’s Wærenskjold Captures Stage 11 Win as Tour de France Hits Halfway Mark

Norwegian cyclist Soren Wærenskjold secured a milestone victory on Wednesday, claiming Stage 11 of the 2026 Tour de France. The 161.3-kilometer route from Vichy to Nevers was categorized as a flat transition stage, priming the day for a sprint finish. Wærenskjold, riding for UNO-X Mobility, navigated the final meters to claim his first stage win at the event, crossing the line with a time of 3 hours, 10 minutes, and 6 seconds.

Although the profile favored sprinters, the peloton faced a minor obstacle with a Category 4 climb at Côte de Billonnière. This ascent was a stark contrast to the demanding mountain terrain that defined Stage 10, where Tadej Pogacar extended his lead. On Wednesday, a breakaway quartet including Anthon Charmig, Mathis Le Berre, Nelson Oliveira, and Julian Alaphilippe managed to escape early in Moulins. They held their advantage until the final five kilometers before sprint teams successfully closed the gap, setting up the bunch sprint.

Wærenskjold edged out Olav Kooij of the Decathlon CMA CGM Team and Milan Fretin of COFIDIS at the line. The top ten finishers were all awarded the same time. Following the stage, the general classification remains tightly contested at the top. Pogacar retains the yellow jersey with a total time of 39 hours, 25 minutes, and 8 seconds. Jonas Vingegaard sits in second place, trailing by 3 minutes and 36 seconds, while Remco Evenpoel is in third, 4 minutes and 6 seconds behind.

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What to watch

• Stage 12: The race continues following the rest day, with riders likely facing new terrain challenges.
• General Classification: Time gaps between the top three riders remain under five minutes, keeping the competition for the yellow jersey active.

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