Langer Solo-Ritt endet in hektischem Finale | Highlights deutsch | Tour de France 2026 | Radsport

The first true mass sprint stage of the Tour de France featured a tense finale in Pau. In sweltering heat and at high speed, the riders battled for the perfect position – with several German sprinters vying for the win. Here are the highlights of stage 5 with German commentary. Summary: Olav Kooij (Decathlon-CMA CGM) won the first major mass sprint of the 2026 Tour de France. The Dutchman prevailed in the high-speed finale in Pau, relegating Max Kanter (XDS Astana) to second place. The 28-year-old German narrowly missed his maiden Tour victory but delivered an outstanding performance. Tim Merlier completed the podium in third place. Baptiste Veistroffer dominated the earlier stage with a long solo breakaway attempt covering 143 kilometers, while Tadej Pogacar cruised to a comfortable finish in the peloton. His main rival, Jonas Vingegaard, was involved in a crash five kilometers from the finish, but remained uninjured and didn't lose any time. _____________________ Stream winter sports, cycling, snooker, and much more on HBO Max. 🖥️📲 _____________________ Find us here too: Instagram:   / eurosportde   Facebook:   / eurosportde   TikTok:   / eurosportde   Or on our website: https://www.eurosport.de/