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Last-minute change to Tour de France stage 13 time cut saves Tim Merlier but sparks anger across the peloton

Tim Merlier France Tour Tadej Pogačar Cyclingnews Peyragudes the Tour de France
PEYRAGUDES, FRANCE - JULY 18: Tim Merlier of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step crosses the finish line during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 13 a 10.9km individual time trial stage from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes 1561m / #UCIWT / on July 18, 2025 in Peyragudes, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Stage 13 of the Tour de France was a showcase of power and dominance from Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), but further back in the field, a separate battle was raging as riders sought to beat the time cut to stay in the race.

Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep) finished the stage with just 45 seconds to spare from the time cut and ejection from the Tour de France. The Belgian rode into Peyragudes 8:27 behind the yellow jersey, in 170th place, second last to Luka Mezgec (Team Jayco AlUla).

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