Swiss Rider Schmid Wins Tour de France's Longest Stage as Pidcock Climbs into Fourth The 2023 Tour de France has been marked by its share of surprises, but none more so than Tom Pidcock's meteoric rise to fourth place in the general classification.
His third place finish on the grueling 13th stage catapulted him into contention for the overall title. Pidcock's performance is notable not only for his results but also for his adaptability.
As an Olympic mountain bike champion, he was initially seen as a strong contender for the green jersey – the classification awarded to the rider who accumulates the most points at intermediate sprints and stage finishes.