# The final sprint of the Tour de France? | Stage 12, Tour de France 2026

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Podcast: [Spin Cycle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spin-cycle-5932140)
Published: 2026-07-16T02:00:00+00:00
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TODAY ON THE SHOW: Merlier makes it three, a big crash in the finale, and Jonny squashes an Escape beef. Or does he?

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