Isaac del Toro delivered an impressive performance on Stage 14 of the Tour de France 2026, securing second place as Tadej Pogačar claimed victory on the challenging mountain stage from Mulhouse to Le Markstein Fellering.

Pogačar’s Decisive Attack

The 155.3-kilometer stage concluded with drama on the final climb to Le Markstein, where Pogačar launched a devastating attack that no rider could match. The Slovenian champion soloed to his latest Tour victory, crossing the line 38 seconds ahead of del Toro, who fought valiantly for the runner-up position.

Del Toro’s Strong Finish

The UAE Team Emirates rider from Mexico demonstrated his climbing prowess by distancing the remaining contenders in the final kilometers. Del Toro outsprinted Paulo Seixas to claim second place, adding another solid result to his Tour campaign. The 38-second gap to Pogačar reflected the winner’s dominance while highlighting del Toro’s ability to compete at the highest level on mountain terrain.

General Classification Impact

Following his second-place finish, del Toro maintains his position in seventh place in the general classification. The Mexican rider previously held the white jersey for best young rider before losing it to Juan Ayuso after Stage 10, but continues to show consistent form in the mountains as the Tour enters its decisive final week.

With the race heading toward its conclusion, del Toro’s performance on Stage 14 reinforces his status as one of the Tour’s most promising climbers and positions him well for the remaining mountain challenges ahead.