: In a rare feat, Wout van Aert won three distinct stage types in one edition: a mountain stage over Mont Ventoux, an individual time trial, and the final sprint on the Champs-Élysées . Strategic & Route Features
: Pogačar also won the King of the Mountains (Polka Dot) and Best Young Rider (White) jerseys. Mark Cavendish completed a historic comeback, winning four stages to equal Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 career stage wins and securing the Points Classification (Green) jersey. TOUR DE FRANCE 2021(2021)
The 108th edition featured a route designed to balance traditional climbing with a return to longer time trials. : In a rare feat, Wout van Aert
The was defined by Tadej Pogačar's dominant title defense, significant route innovations including a double ascent of Mont Ventoux , and a chaotic opening week marked by high-profile crashes. Key Performance Highlights The 108th edition featured a route designed to