In a thrilling conclusion to the 13th stage of the 113th Tour de France, Swiss rider Mauro Schmid of Team Jayco AlUla secured victory in a two-man sprint finish against Colombian Harold Tejada.

The stage, spanning 205km from Dole in the Jura to Belfort in the Vosges, saw Schmid and Tejada break clear of a 10-man group with 16km remaining, ultimately clinching the sprint.British rider Tom Pidcock, who finished third, made a significant leap in the overall standings, climbing from 10th to fourth place.This move positioned him just 4min 15sec behind leader Tadej Pogacar and nine seconds off Remco Evenepoel for the final podium spot.

The race's first two-thirds were dominated by green jersey contenders battling for points at intermediate sprints, with Belgian Jasper Philipsen edging out Mads Pedersen despite trailing by 41 points.The breakaway group, including Pidcock, exploded on the Ballon d'Alsace climb, setting the stage for Schmid's decisive move.The peloton finished 7min 32sec behind the stage winner, allowing Pidcock to jump six places in the overall standings.This stage highlighted the strategic depth of the Tour, blending sprint finishes with mountainous challenges and tactical positioning.