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'Luckily, it's only a broken collarbone' - Jonas Vingegaard on crashing out of Tour de France "Two-time winner rues mistake which led to crash." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘2026 has been very strange’ - Tadej Pogačar puzzled by anti-doping tests "The Tour de France leader says unpredictable anti-doping controls changed his daily routine, but he still supports the testing program." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The main goal is to hold onto second place' - Evenepoel outlines Tour de France final week ambitions "After claiming his first Tour de France road stage win, Evenepoel is focused on defending his podium position as the race enters its decisive final week, beginning with an all-important individual time trial." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I lost a few too many points" - Mads Pedersen endures brutal week in Tour de France but still leads green jersey race "As the Tour de France heads into the second and final rest day of what has been a grueling edition, Mads Pedersen is still sporting the prestigious green jersey as he and Lidl Trek try to retain his lead." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 21st, Stage 16 ITT (Évian-les-Bains → Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1km) Monday
is a Rest Day.
Live
video Tuesday from 6:55pm U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
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Evenepoel overheard Pogacar planning UAE attack before Solaison win: ‘I knew it was coming’ "Remco Evenepoel knew Tadej Pogacar and Isaac del Toro were about to attack on Plateau de Solaison after overhearing a brief exchange between the UAE teammates moments before the decisive acceleration." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Will Mathieu van der Poel go all out in Tuesday's time trial? "No ambitions for now" "The recent stages in the Tour de France have been all about finishing on time for Mathieu van der Poel. The Dutchman might take a shot at a good result in the only individual time trial on Tuesday, but does he have any ambitions?" By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's not only for aero gains' - Why are riders shaving their arms at the Tour de France? "Today's pros are going further than just hair-free legs." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images) Modern machinery for modern gravel: How I took second place at the Welsh Gravel Championships "63km, 1,800m of climbing and a mix of fast gravel tracks and technical singletrack." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Polarise Media) Who Is Tour de France Cyclist Jonas Vingegaard’s Wife? All About Trine Hansen "The pair have been married since 2023 and share two children." By Jane LaCroix (sports.yahoo.com) Photo Credit: Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty Stage 16 - Will Remco Evenepoel add another win in the time trial? "The day after the rest day, we get the first and only individual time trial in this Tour de France. In the climbing stages, we already know the pecking order, but how will it look in the time trial?" By Dian Tjerkstra (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel outwits Tadej Pogačar to win stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard crashes out "Isaac del Toro takes third from lead trio on Plateau de Solaison." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard Out of the Tour de France after crash "Vingegaard’s wheel slipped out and he went down with teammate Sepp Kuss. Race leader Tadej Pogacar barely avoided the wreck." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paul Seixas is the youngest white jersey holder "Paul Seixas is a phenomenon in many ways. The very young Frenchman is still fully in contention for the overall podium after two weeks, in his very first Tour de France. And not only that: the Decathlon CMA CGM rider, at 19 years, 9 months, and 24 days, is also the youngest wearer of the white jersey." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “They slowed me down a bit” - Remco Evenepoel blocked by Tour de France organizers’ car and Shimano neutral service vehicle on chaotic climb "The Belgian was making his way back to the leaders on the Col du Haag when he was briefly held up by a traffic jam, before limiting his losses on the road to Le Markstein." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Cor Vos) ‘Beat The Final Whistle’ - Cyclist completes his mission to ride from Mexico City to New York in time for the FIFA World Cup final "Joe Dick has cycled 5000km across North America in 39 days, raising money for a suicide prevention program." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Joe Dick) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 19th, Stage 15 (Champagnole → Plateau de Solaison, 183.9km) Live
video Saturday from 6:55pm U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
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Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar’s late attack on Col du Haag nabs solo stage 14 win as Isaac del Toro outsprints Paul Seixas and Jonas Vingegaard to take second "Dropped on final climb, Tom Pidcock falls out of GC top 10." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar ties André Leducq with fourth-most Tour de France stage victories "Paul Seixas takes best young rider's white jersey from Ayuso." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “I knew Del Toro wasn’t at 100%, so I waited” - Tadej Pogacar waits but still makes the different on Col du Haag "Beyond the individual triumph, Pogacar hailed the outstanding collective work by UAE Team Emirates - XRG throughout the day." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via WSJ Stage 15 - Can somebody stop Pogacar in the first alpine stage? "After a tough ride through the Vosges, the GC contenders must push hard again in the fifteenth stage. The peloton immediately heads into the Alps for a stage that promises excitement especially in the finale." By Dian Tjerkstra (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I studied well for today's stage" - Both Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel fancy their chances as Tour de France mountains return "Both Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel have come out bullish about their chances as the Tour de France returns to the mountains for stage 14." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “It might sound like I’m bashing him a bit here, but he’s a 19-year-old kid" - Rowe details Decathlon's Paul Seixas plan as he navigates first Tour de France "Paul Seixas' Tour de France sports director Luke Rowe has explained why fans have seen perhaps a more conservative side to the French teenager after 13 stages of the race." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Anything's possible' - How Tom Pidcock is rediscovering his love for the Tour de France "For Tom Pidcock, this year's Tour was never about fighting for the GC or proving his talent - it's about restoring his childhood passion for the race." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Roodhooft wants more bite from Philipsen in green jersey fight with Pedersen "Jasper Philipsen closed to within 36 points of Mads Pedersen in the Tour de France points classification on Saturday." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Despite Thymen Arensman’s presence, Egan Bernal misses leader role at Netcompany Ineos "Netcompany Ineos is eager to become the top team it once was between 2012 and 2019, when it won the Tour de France seven times in eight years. But according to Egan Bernal, the 2019 Tour winner himself, there is a crucial missing piece." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 18th, Stage 14 (Mulhouse → Le Markstein, 155.3km) Live
video Saturday from 6:55pm U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
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Tour de France: Mauro Schmid outduels Harold Tejada in two-rider matchup at the line on stage 13 "Tom Pidcock goes third as chaser group nearly makes catch of late breakaway duo." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar gets unexpected support from other teams: "Day went better than expected" "A day for breakaway riders is not always easy for the GC contenders either, because you have to constantly watch out that dangerous riders don’t regain time." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) What is the Col du Haag? The brutal new Tour de France climb before Le Markstein "The Col du Haag will make its Tour de France debut on Stage 14, but it already looks capable of becoming one of the defining climbs of the 2026 race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe tried to go upside down for lucky Stage 13 "The team had special kit prepared for the day, but alas, organizers kiboshed it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Non-sponsor-correct kit, custom saddles, and shoes - How riders optimize their setups for the Tour de France "Comfort is paramount to performance over three weeks of racing, so how do the pros optimize their equipment for the Tour de France?" By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gear Break: Direction Paris - Tifosi Moab XC with Fototec Lens, Lapierre Xelius DRS, Look Blade RS 3, MyWhoosh France, fizik Ferox 2 + Proxy Team Editions, Pirelli Cinturato Race "With more than half of La Grande Boucle in the books, Gear Break is heading the same direction to Paris with the peloton." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Team budgets are approaching €60 million, and Visma Lease a Bike is still hunting for a title sponsor at the Tour de France "Chief business officer isn't concerned and says 'being a first title sponsor of one of the biggest teams in the world could benefit a company a lot." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Nike Discusses Return as Main Sponsor in Pro Cycling after 15 Years "For the last fifteen years, Nike avoided cycling, but through Visma Lease a Bike, the Americans are making a comeback in cycling in collaboration with Nimbl." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price "The rechargeable fan doubles as a dry-touch mister and can be worn, clipped to a bag, or used on a tabletop." Byi Sheena Vasani (theverge.com) Image: Shark 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 17th, Stage 13 (Dole → Belfort, 205.8km) Live
video Friday from 6:55pm U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific - Finish
at around 9:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
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'I found some space… and then I launched' - Tim Merlier sprints to win stage 12 of the Tour de France, scoring his hatrick "Soudal Quick Step rider secures his third win as a horrible crash in the final hundred meters causes carnage in the chasing pack." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Key Takeaways: Tour de France Stage 15 & Rest Day Reflections "Breaking down an action-packed Alpine stage that changed the Tour & taking stock of where things stand heading into the final week." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘We were not flying at altitude’ - Remco Evenepoel stuns even his teammates with mountain victory at Tour de France "The Belgian star out-sprinted Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro at the top of Plateau de Solaison to record his biggest ever win in the Tour de France." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Simmons accepts Lidl’s priorities: ‘They care more about Mads winning green than me winning a stage’ "Quinn Simmons has admitted that Lidl Trek’s pursuit of the green jersey with Mads Pedersen takes priority over his own hopes of winning a Tour de France stage, and that he is fully committed to the task." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Alpecin Premier Tech top of the fines table after 15 stages of the Tour de France "The team has been fined a total of 2,200 CHF, with all penalties involving members of its sports management." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The most useful tech trends to copy from Tour de France pros - Wide tires, short saddles and tubeless are in, narrow cassettes are out "While it’s not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks of the trade could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 'We keep hold of our ownership' - Soudal Quick Step bank on traditional approach to sponsorship to fuel future success "Flooring company Quick Step will no longer lend its name to one of cycling's most successful teams from next season. Is that a worry?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Quoc Motion "Great-looking shoes that work well for general riding, but lacking in security for intense efforts." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Why bike familiarity mattered in Olav Kooij’s Tour de France breakthrough "Illness delayed the start of his first season with Decathlon CMA CGM until the end of May, leaving him with only a handful of races to rebuild his form, establish a sprint train and become fully comfortable on his Van Rysel bike." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The mystery behind the flat tires of Netcompany Ineos "It is a striking observation: since the start of the Tour de France, Netcompany Ineos has been plagued by numerous punctures, sometimes at the most inconvenient moments. So far, the British team has no explanation for this." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) MB Wear Sock Aero Fast "Fairly priced and high quality aero sock." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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'Bike racing sucks some times' - Visma Lease a Bike count cost of Jonas Vingegaard crashing out at Tour de France "Dane crashed out of race on stage 15 and broke his collarbone." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I got four hours of sleep today' - Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard faced early morning anti-doping tests at Tour de France "The riders first and second in general classification were awoken in the middle of the night by testers." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Opinion: France’s AFLD must explain why specifically Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard were selected - And not Paul Seixas "A test at 2 a.m. is not a routine check. Under French regulations, it is an exceptional intervention that requires significantly stricter conditions than a visit early in the morning or in the evening." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Evenepoel, Jorgenson and Vermeersch slam overnight doping tests on Pogacar and Vingegaard "Riders question the timing of surprise doping controls after the Tour favorites were woken during crucial recovery hours." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Doping expert Douwe de Boer: Every non-French rider is now in trouble in the Tour "How can you wake the two best riders in the race in the middle of the night between two important mountain stages? Many are asking this question." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Debate: The late night doping control contributed to Jonas Vingegaard's crash at the Tour de France "Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France ended on stage 15 when he crashed on a right-hand bend, fracturing his collarbone and needing surgery this week." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) We're counting on this duo for excitement in Tour de France week 3: 'Ask him every day and keep trying' "We’re picking Richard Carapaz and Tobias Halland Johannessen for the final week of the Tour de France. The pair has already made their mark in this race, but proved in Stage 14 that their legs are in excellent shape." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Three-time stage winner Tim Merlier quits just before tough final week "Tim Merlier has thrown in the towel during the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France. Ahead of the Plateau de Solaison, the sprinter abandoned the race." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
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'I got the answers that my legs are extremely good' - Vingegaard takes confidence from Col du Haag test "Jonas Vingegaard spent a large part of the Col du Haag with his nose in the wind, as he battled to find a crack in Tadej Pogacar's armor." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Gvg / Cor Vos Cavendish’s Tour de France record under threat from unstoppable Pogacar "Moments after winning his record-breaking 35th stage in the first week of the 2024 Tour de France, Mark Cavendish was congratulated by Tadej Pogacar. "Don't beat it," the Manx sprinter instructed the Slovenian. "Don't worry, I won't," was the reply." Photo: Daniel Cole/AP Tadej Pogačar opens door to racing Vuelta a España, with royal blessing "The race is one of the few remaining races the Slovenian is said to need to ‘complete’ cycling." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O./Thomas Maheux) UAE reveals Tadej Pogacar’s sleep and recovery data at Tour de France "Eight Sleep and UAE Team Emirates XRG shared the sleep scores of Tadej Pogacar and his teammates at the Tour de France." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Bruno Armirail explains exactly why Vingegaard and Visma have every reason to be confident against Pogačar "Bruno Armirail is doing better and better," said Visma | Lease a Bike team director Marc Reef on Friday after Stage 13. That’s great news for the team, because the Tour de France GC contenders will be back in action." By Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘I was getting a little tired of it’ - Van Wilder reveals strain of racing under Evenepoel spotlight "Ilan Van Wilder says the pressure surrounding Remco Evenepoel had begun to wear him down, with his first Tour de France without the Belgian star giving him the freedom to explore his own general classification ambitions." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour 2026 stage winner Søren Wærenskjold stays loyal to Uno-X Mobility "Three days ago, Søren Wærenskjold claimed the biggest victory of his career at the Tour de France, but he already has clarity about his future. It is definitely with Uno-X Mobility until the end of 2029." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘They were asleep’ - Riis blasts Lidl Trek after costly Mads Pedersen Tour de France chase "Mads Pedersen spent an hour and a half at full gas after Jasper Philipsen made the stage 13 breakaway, while Juan Ayuso explained why Tom Pidcock later forced Lidl Trek back to the front." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I did a lot of volume, but I also did the right amount of intensity” - A conversation with John Tomac, the first rock star of mountain biking "John Tomac is one of the top mountain bike racers of all time, plus one of the sport’s greatest and most recognizable icons. We catch up with John to find out what underpinned his brilliance on the bike." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Urolithin A enters the radar of professional cycling: The supplement that promises to enhance recovery "Urolithin A is not a synthetic substance. It is a compound that the body can produce naturally by metabolizing certain polyphenols found in foods such as pomegranate, walnuts, or some berries." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock via cyclingnews.com) Podcasts,
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The story of a Tour de France stage winner who forgot to upload the route to his Garmin last year "Opportunities for breakaway riders are rare in this Tour de France, but when one comes along, you obviously have to seize it with both hands." By Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo via as.com “We’ve got a plan for that” - Richard Plugge insists Jonas Vingegaard can overturn 3:36 deficit to Tadej Pogacar and win 2026 Tour de France "Plugge accepts that the gap is larger than the team wanted, but refuses to regard the Tour as decided." (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) 'They won't stop me as long as I'm here' - The hero of the Tour de France is a rider nobody saw coming "Grand Tour debutant Baptiste Veistroffer has stolen French hearts with his solo breakaways." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Still plenty of tension in points classification after (likely) final sprint stage "The battle for the points classification is far from over after twelve stages. The top four contenders for the green jersey are still within 50 points of each other. Mads Pedersen leads with 357 points." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? Two riders withdraw after suffering broken collar bones in the crash at the end of stage 12 "Le Grande Boucle is the hardest sporting event on the planet, and due to a range of calamities - from crashes to collapses - many riders will not reach Paris." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Red Bull ready to let the road decide between Evenepoel and Lipowitz "Patxi Vila says Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe remains committed to supporting both of its Tour de France leaders, but accepts that the race could eventually force the team to favor one podium challenge over the other." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Blacked-out frameset with stem spacers and 28mm tires: Paul Seixas’ Van Rysel RCR-Pro prototype "Decathlon CMA CGM’s teenage prodigy spotted aboard an unreleased Van Rysel race bike." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Postcard from the Ballon d’Alsace "The Tour de France tackles the Ballon d’Alsace today, and will do again tomorrow too. It’s the first big mountain climbed by the Tour de France and the first celebration of climbing in the race and possibly the origin of the mythology of the climber as a lone rider ahead of the rest." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) It wouldn't feel like summer without the Tour de France and the Rapha Sale - Now live with up to 50% off! "I've trawled the Rapha sale listings to bring you all the best deals, and there is a fine selection of tried-and-tested cycling clothing on offer." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) Castelli Espresso 2 W Vest "Impressively comfortable and packable gilet with great windchill protection and breathability." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) “That was the dream, but it didn’t work out” - Mads Pedersen’s plan to wipe out Tour de France sprint points falls short "Pedersen crossed the line in ninth place, limiting his losses but watching three of his closest points-classification rivals finish ahead of him." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) |
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Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports "The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Paris has confirmed to L’Équipe that the judge was contacted by the International Testing Agency to authorize the 2am and 5am drug tests." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O., Thomas Maheux) 'Effective testing must be capable to occur outside daytime hours' - Anti-doping body defends nighttime tests at Tour de France "International Testing Agency confirms testing Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard early on Sunday morning." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel to go to bed earlier in case of overnight doping checks "Belgian says the overnight tests that disrupted Tour rivals have made him even more focused on getting enough sleep before racing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Bunga Carter Deveer wins the 2026 Tour de l’Abitibi "Canadian takes overall while Mexico's Santiago Alejandro Perez Perez wins Stage 7." Image Nomade Production, Jonathan Levert Golden paint and custom details: Remco Evenepoel's 7.05kg S-Works Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de France "A closer look at the double Olympic Champion's Tour de France race bike." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Tour de France race bikes aren't as light as you might think - And it largely comes down to sponsor obligations and team budgets "Although the UCI weight limit is 6.8kg, relatively few bikes actually meet this mark. We explain the ins and outs of Grand Tour race bike weights and how teams optimize their setups." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Adidas expands WorldTour presence with Alpecin Premier Tech partnership "For the remainder of the 2026 season and beyond, riders and support staff across the men's and women's squads will wear a bespoke range of Adidas sportswear, training wear, footwear and leisurewear." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Decathlon CMA CGM strengthens climbing squad with Laurens De Plus' "Laurens De Plus closes the door behind him at Netcompany Ineos after six years. The 30-year-old Belgian has signed a two-year contract with the Decathlon CMA CGM. This was reported by the well-informed cycling journalist Daniel Benson." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Mercian’s new all-road bike, Old Man Mountain’s updated bikepacking setup plus more cool things for adventure from Rapha, Thule and Topeak "This week’s selection of cool things out for review has an adventure riding theme, including bikepacking gear, an all-road bike and more." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948 "The Best All Rounder that breaks all records” according to the Bates catalogue of the time!" By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Paul Grêlé) Videos
Baloise Ladies Tour: Zoe Bäckstedt seals overall victory as Nienke Veenhoven sprints to third win on stage 4 "Charlotte Kool is second and Maike van der Duin third on final stage." (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock fined and docked 20 seconds in general classification at Tour de France "Tom Pidcock was fined 400CHF (£370, $500) and docked 20 seconds in the general classification of the Tour de France for pushing off a car on stage 15." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Either I crash myself, or I go into Tadej' - Isaac del Toro takes a tumble for his leader but gets instant payback as 'insane' Pogačar works for him on Tour de France summit finish "Mexican road champion climbs to third overall but notes pain in his back and leg." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Quinn Simmons gives high five again in full effort "Quinn Simmons made an impression not only in terms of performance during the incredibly steep Col de la Croisette: during his ascent in the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France, Simmons still found time to give a high five to a fan." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Probably a mistake’ - Tom Pidcock falls down Tour de France GC after breakaway escapade "Brit is now ninth overall and nearly three minutes off a podium place." (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Pogacar reaches 100 WorldTour wins as records tumble, but admits run cannot last forever "Tadej Pogacar continues to move deeper into cycling’s record books, yet the Slovenian is under no illusion that his extraordinary winning streak will continue indefinitely." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pro boxer Hannah Rapp killed while cycling by road rage driver who deliberately reversed into her, police in Texas say "26-year-old Rapp, who challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight championship last month, was riding her bike when a motorist passed her, stopped suddenly, and reversed into her." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Carl Perry) Spa Cycles D’Tour 725 Mk2 (Thru-Axle) Disc Tourer 11spd Cable Disc "Comfy, high-quality steel tourer with well-chosen components and a genuinely lovely ride." By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Zoe Bäckstedt outstanding in Baloise Ladies Tour time trial "Zoe Bäckstedt blew the competition away in the time trial of the Baloise Ladies Tour. The British champion was much faster than her rivals over a race against the clock lasting just under ten minutes." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel limits losses despite late hold up by Tour organization car "Remco Evenepoel recovered strongly in the closing kilometers of stage 14 of the Tour de France, limiting his losses after being distanced on the Col du Haag and briefly held up by two race vehicles on the road to Le Markstein." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'The hardest part is the unknown' - Confident Seixas closes in on Tour podium "Paul Seixas is beginning to look increasingly comfortable as a Tour de France rider." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I thought Pogi looked a bit worn out" - Former pro notices Pogacar Tour de France warning sign in message to Vingegaard and Visma "Tadej Pogacar may be feeling worn out by the demands of the Tour de France, according to one former pro rider who noted the world champion cutting a shadow of his usual bright-eyed self earlier in the race." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I don't go for records' - Tadej Pogačar refuses to be drawn on Lance Armstrong's claim he needs to win seven Tours de France "Slovenian is on the cusp of history with a fifth yellow jersey - but does he need more?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mathieu van der Poel returns to Grand Ballon: “I thought I was a climber back then” "The 2026 Tour de France heads into the Vosges on Saturday. The finish of the fourteenth stage is in Le Markstein, shortly preceded by the Grand Ballon." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour 2026 revelation Ramses Debruyne forced to leave race with fever "Ramses Debruyne will not start the fourteenth stage of the Tour de France to Le Markstein this afternoon. The 23-year-old Belgian is ill and must therefore go home." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bizarre-looking barefoot bike pedals are “the world’s best,” claim creators - Plus record-breaking kit from Kostüme, a ‘dual can holder’ for bikes + more "Ever wondered why no one had invented something that would allow you to carry two cans of cola while cycling? Neither had we, but now you can while “unleashing you bare strength on the bike” thanks to your new Toe Go barefoot pedals." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Muc-Off Dark Energy Chain Wax "Keeps the drivetrain clean and performs well in dry conditions, but struggles for longevity in the damp." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tesla's first bike is not what you expect: It is already sold out in the U.S. "The first model that Tesla has just launched has surprised everyone because it has no motor, no battery, and is not designed for adults." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo: Tesla Videos
Demoted Vlad Van Mechelen unaware of foul: "I did nothing wrong" "Belgian Vlad Van Mechelen was the scapegoat yesterday after the crash in the final of the twelfth stage." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) EF Pro Cycling Get Spooky with Assos & Aliens For the Tour de France "After overwhelmingly positive feedback from their alien-themed Giro d’Italia switch-out kit back in May, EF Pro Cycling are at the Tour de France with a Spooky new Assos kit." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'The animals don't know what you've won' - Inside Thibaut Pinot's farm life as the Tour de France visits his hometown "Frenchman says farming 'teaches you to let go." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Airbnb/Anna Huix) “If Seixas wasn’t there, Pogacar wouldn’t have been booed so much” - Lance Armstrong and Bradley Wiggins take aim at French media over Tour de France hostility "Lance Armstrong and Bradley Wiggins believe Paul Seixas’s emergence and the coverage surrounding Tadej Pogacar’s dominance have contributed to the hostility directed at the Tour de France leader." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Tour Magazin Prudhomme rejects calls to move Tour de France from July date "Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has rejected calls to shift the race from its July date due to the effects of July heat." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Everything is forgotten” - Dave Brailsford’s quiet return questioned as Ineos Tour de France crisis deepens "Dave Brailsford is back in a leading role at Netcompany Ineos, but the team’s results at the 2026 Tour de France have done little to ease the pressure surrounding the British squad." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA) Baloise Ladies Tour 2026 stage 2: Charlotte Kool wins in Zulte and takes overall race lead "Dutch sprinter outpowers Nienke Veenhoven and Maike van der Duin in Zulte." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Merseyrail to ban all non-folding eBikes citing safety risks - Plus NJ eBike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more "This week: rail operator bans non-folding eBikes, Lime contract ended in Melbourne, a knock-on effect of NJ bike licensing, plus Segway update unlocks auto shifting." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) ‘The last interval tells the truth’ - Elite riders reveal the training sessions they dread most -And value most "From stomach-tightening sprints to soul-crushing threshold blocks, these are the sessions PB-chasing riders love to loathe. We hear the gory details." By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Rohan Dennis facing jail after pleading guilty to driving while banned following death of wife Melissa Hoskins "Last year, the former professional cyclist was handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from driving for five years for causing the death of world champion and Olympian Hoskins." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: SWpix.com/Simon Wilkinson) Tour de France Stage 13 Preview "Another round of the breakaway world championships." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) "BicyclingArt.com
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