The 2026 Tour de France concluded with Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia securing his fifth victory in the race. The final stage of the iconic cycling competition was shortened as security and police resources were redirected to assist with wildfires occurring in southwest France.
During the race, American cyclist Sepp Kuss experienced a near-miss incident that was captured on video. According to reports, Kuss narrowly avoided a potentially severe crash over a cliff, with protective netting stopping just inches from where his bicycle went off course. The incident highlighted the hazardous conditions cyclists can encounter during the demanding race.
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