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Tour de France: Isaac del Toro, Tadej Pogačar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2 "Jonas Vingegaard misses out on time bonuses as Evenepoel sneaks in for third on Côte de Montjuïc." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Del Toro masters Montjuïc with Pogacar's help to win Tour de France stage 2 "Isaac del Toro made his mark in a tense finale in Barcelona with help from Tadej Pogacar, while Jonas Vingegaard defended the yellow jersey." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France Stage 2 Preview "A scenic start and a sporting finish. We’ll see if Mathieu van der Poel can match Tadej Pogačar." (Image credit: ASO) “We will have regrets about those seconds lost” – Marc Madiot fears Paul Seixas is already on the back foot despite strong first Tour de France impression "Paul Seixas has already reached the awkward part of his Tour de France debut." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bernal shocked by green jersey as Ineos reveals Tour plan: ‘21 one day races’ "Egan Bernal pulled on the green jersey after recording the fastest time at the first intermediate checkpoint, under the Tour’s rule that awards the points jersey to the quickest rider at that point in the opening team time trial." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Running and cycling sunglasses slashed by up to 50 per cent in SunGod’s huge summer sale "Whether you’re hitting the roads on your bike, heading out for a walk or simply basking in the sunshine - it’s super important to protect your eyes from UV rays." By Charlie Pittock (the-sun.com) Photo via base-mag.com 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5th, Stage 2 (Tarragona → Barcelona, 168.5km) Live
video Sunday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
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Tour de France: Visma Lease a Bike sweep to stage 1 team time trial victory in Barcelona "Dutch team beat Netcompany Ineos and UAE Team Emirates XRG to glory." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Polka-dot Pogačar can fall back on 3-second 'gain' over Vingegaard after Tour de France setback "The polka-dot jersey went to the rider who climbed the final ascent in Barcelona the fastest, Pogacar was 3 seconds faster than Vingegaard." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Lance Armstrong weighs into the Evenepoel vs Lipowitz Tour de France debate: 'The road decided' "With Pogacar losing just the little amount of time that he did, you said this sets him up perfectly. Because there is so much stress and pressure that comes with the yellow jersey." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What is the team time trial at the Tour de France, and how has the format changed? Everything you need to know about the TTT ahead of the opening Tour stage in Barcelona "The team time trial returns to open the Tour de France for the first time since 1971, but a revised format means the race against the clock looks very different in 2026." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Arnaud De Lie cuts short Tour de France team time trial recon but intends to start "Lotto Intermarché’s fast man stepped into the team car during reconnaissance in Barcelona, but the plan remains for him to warm up on the rollers and take the start." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Better, stronger and happier' - Jonas Vingegaard is ready to target the Tour de France after Giro d'Italia victory "The Visma Lease a Bike rider is looking to become only the ninth man in history to win the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same calendar year." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Pogacar? It is already settled” - Legendary Bernard Hinault expects Tadej Pogacar to join him in Tour de France’s five-time winners club "Tadej Pogacar starts the 2026 Tour de France one victory away from the race’s most exclusive club." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via yahoo.com) 12 trends Not to copy from the Tour de France pros - Do we really need slammed stems, ceramic bearings and integrated everything? " Some things are best left to the professionals… there are plenty of things pro cyclists do that are worth taking inspiration from, but in this article we’re focusing on what NOT to copy off the pros." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Pogacar turns heads with bleached hair "Tadej Pogacar has never needed much help standing out in a peloton, but on the eve of the Tour de France, the world’s best cyclist has found a new way to turn heads. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5th, Stage 1 TTT (Barcelona → Barcelona, 19.4km) Live
video Saturday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 10:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
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Tour de France Stage 1 Preview "Stage 1 should put the grand in the grand départ as a tour of Barcelona’s attractions and history with the yellow jersey up for grabs." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Tour de France Preview "Tadej Pogačar aims for a record-equaling fifth win, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel line up with green lights for their form and health, Florian Lipowitz is back after the podium finish last year while Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas bring carefree promise." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 2026 Tour de France Pre-Race Cheat Sheet "Breaking down all the need-to-know data around the biggest race of the season." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Start times & order Tour de France 2026 Stage 1: UAE last off in Barcelona team time trial "The 2026 Tour de France opens with a 19.56 kilometer team time trial through Barcelona, with the first yellow jersey and early general classification gaps on the line. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France weather forecast: Scorching for first 5 days, bad news for early time trial starters "In the first week of July, you can bet it’s going to be hot. After the June heat wave that ravaged France, things aren’t about to get any easier for the Tour hopefuls." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) All the special Tour de France switch-out kits you need to watch out for over the next three weeks "Visma Lease a Bike, Movistar, Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe, Pinarello Q36.5, Jayco AlUla and Caja Rural Seguros RGA squads will all be wearing different kits for the Tour." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel chirps journalist: ‘I know where you’re trying to go with this’ "I know where you’re trying to go with this. Typical of a Dutch journalist to ask." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I tested 6 of the latest and best radar bike lights in 2026 to see if any can topple the market leader: Garmin "As a long-time Varia user, I’m no stranger to rearview radars - but can the likes of Wahoo, Lezyne, and Magicshine finally beat the category creator at its own game?" By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Fellows) Blogs,
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A strange kind of glory - Chris Froome’s was a career like no other "A late bloomer, Froome won four Tours de France, but he didn't win a race in the final seven seasons of his career following a life-threatening crash in 2019." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France stage 1 preview: Pogacar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel face early GC test in Barcelona team time trial "The yellow jersey is up for grabs as the 2026 Tour de France opens with a fast and tactically demanding team time trial through Barcelona." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘Everything is fine’ - Paul Seixas dismisses fitness fears before Tour de France debut "The 19-year-old French talent addresses concerns over his recovery, the pressure surrounding his first Tour and the competitive mentality behind his rapid rise." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Dion Kerckhoffs / Cor Vos "In the mountains, Vingegaard isn't any worse than Pogacar" - Alejandro Valverde's surprisingly tips Tour de France favorites to be evenly matched "Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are going to be evenly matched when it comes to the mountains at the 2026 Tour de France, according to Alejandro Valverde." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via ekipa.svet24.si/Profimedia “My personal objective is the polka dot jersey” - Lenny Martinez brushes aside GC ambitions to hunt for mountain glory and stage wins at the Tour de France "Lenny Martinez will begin his third Tour de France with clear ambitions of winning stages and the polka dot jersey after narrowly missing out on the mountains classification last year." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I've got my eye on some stages' - Fred Wright plots Tour de France breakthrough after National Championships win "British champion says plan is to go for breakaways at sixth Tour." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix) Tarling's Tour de France comeback is perfectly timed for Ineos' stage 1 ambitions: 'Back to full strength right away' "Netcompany Ineos may well be the clear favorite to win Saturday’s team time trial stage of the Tour de France." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Ineos The Tour de France and mountain biking have a stronger connection than you might think "The World’s greatest bike race, the Tour de France, is almost upon us, and this sporting grandaddy has a whole lot of connections to mountain biking, as Steve tells us." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Steve Thomas) 'Bikes are just too technical these days' - Is the traditional 'Saturday job in a bike shop' entry route into the trade dead and gone? "Leading trade association says rising employment costs have made offering youngsters a Saturday job too hard." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Campy Zonda Wheels Go All-Road, Lines Blur, Everything is Aero & Carbon More Affordable! "The newest Campagnolo carbon road wheels aren’t limited to the road anymore, as Zonda becomes more gravel-curious - now in carbon. And now, the most affordable Campy carbon wheels ever!" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) 'Fortune favors the brave' - Netcompany Ineos reveal attacking squad for Tour de France, including Thymen Arensman and Josh Tarling "In the absence of Oscar Onley, Ineos go in with stage-hunting riders." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Tour de France stage 3 could be cancelled due to wildfires "Decision to be made by officials before the end of Sunday." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard braced for ‘GC day’ on Tour’s Montjuïc showdown "There will be no gentle reintroduction to life in the yellow jersey for Jonas Vingegaard, who is braced for a battle between the overall contenders on stage 2 of the Tour de France to Barcelona." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Temperatures set to soar at the Tour de France as UCI clamps down on ice socks "Race organizers may be forced to cancel stages as 44 (104F) degree heat expected." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Every angle of XDS Astana’s TTT catastrophe is crazy "Not the way we wanted to start the Tour de France" says team." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “It’s not a small amount of money" - Tour de France worth huge €130 million to Barcelona as Grand Depart showcases city to billions "Hosting the 2026 Tour de France Grand Depart is big business for Barcelona as a professor predicted that the showcase could be worth tens of millions in economic impact for the city." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit: James Startt/InGambavia road.cc) "Pogačar has his rivals mentally beaten, and he enjoys what he does" "The TTT puts Vingegaard in yellow with a collective Visma masterclass | Miguel Indurain gives me his view of a Tour that could bring Pogačar a fifth title." By Javi Aguilar (cyclingreport.substack.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Cycling is fundamentally a green sport” - EF boss Jonathan Vaughters calls on teams to “take responsibility” as Tour de France on red alert due to extreme heat "The best way to change the world is by looking at yourself first. The sport needs to do a better job of becoming carbon neutral. None of us really love the fact that we travel with multiple trucks and vehicles, and have airplane flights all over the place." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (ASO/Charly Lopez)) Does Eurobike’s Shift Predict A Cycling Industry Reset, At Least For Trade Shows? "It’s been a week since Eurobike, and I’m left thinking about takeaways from this year’s show." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (All photos/Cory Benson) Podcasts,
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“It’s tougher than a normal TTT because you kill each other” - Did the Tour de France’s team time trial experiment work? "The Tour’s bold new ‘first past the post’ TTT format was the talk of the town in Barcelona and sparked an early GC battle between the favorites. But what did the riders and teams make of grand tour racing’s latest innovation?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/InGamba) Inspired choice or insanity? The risks and rewards of Paul Seixas riding the Tour de France "The young Frenchman lines out in the world’s biggest race despite being just 19 and a grand tour debutant. Could the move damage his long-term progression? We talked to some of the people who know Seixas - and the demands of racing the Tour - best to find out." By Shane Stokes (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/InGamba) From shampoo to shipping: Who are the sponsors on the 2026 Tour de France jerseys? "All the big logos on the Tour de France jerseys explained." By Lisa Charlebois (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ASO/Charly Lopez) The Tour begins where "you have to improve just to stay at the same level" "We spoke to Jonas Vingegaard, Mads Pedersen, Cian Uijtdebroeks, Ion Izagirre, Juan Ayuso or Matteo Jorgenson ahead of the Tour’s start in Barcelona." By Javi Aguilar (cyclingreport.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 25mm tires, golden titanium bolts and glued-on shifter buttons: Tadej Pogačar's Colnago TT2 is ready to do battle on the streets of Barcelona "A closer look at the defending Tour de France champion's time trial setup, including crank length, brake rotors and chainring sizes." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) “Most importantly stay safe” - Tadej Pogacar sent emotional pre-Tour de France message by recovering partner Urska Zigart "Before the Grand Depart, Tadej Pogacar's partner Urska Zigart posted a personal message on Instagram, telling him to enjoy the race, make memories with his teammates and “most importantly stay safe." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'Thanks for your concern' - Pogačar gives an update on partner Zigart after Swiss crash "Thanks for your concern," Pogacar told us. “She’s doing a lot better already. She’s back to riding outside after having to ride indoors for a while." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) France does not rule out suspending stages of the Tour due to the heatwave "The heat is already changing the Tour: Prudhomme admits it influences the route design and France does not rule out canceling stages." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via independent.co.uk) After racing 2700 miles, Alyssa Secreto clings to life after car crash 60 miles from Tour divide finish "Colorado Springs ultra-endurance racer Alyssa Secreto, 35, was seriously injured on Thursday July 2nd after being struck by a vehicle traveling an estimated 50-60 mph/" Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bikes that talk, roads that listen: Is this new tech the future of safety? Plus a Very expensive watch and new bikes (and more) from Specialized, Canyon, Bianchi, Campagnolo, Prologo, MAAP "This week’s tech roundup includes Campagnolo’s latest do-it-all wheels, a limited-edition road bike from Bianchi, a sub-5kg Specialized special build and a watch that’s priced at just, um, £750k." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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'We push to new heights every year' - Tadej Pogačar ready for another battle royale with Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France "The race favorite dished out maximum Pogacar on the eve of the big race in Barcelona." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The priority is the general classification' - Paul Seixas has arrived at the Tour de France, and he's here to win "Expectation swells around the race's youngest starter since 1937." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ayuso 'feeling good again' ahead of Tour de France after Dauphiné illness "Juan Ayuso has revealed that he had suffered from illness during the final build-up to the Tour de France but has recovered in time for the Grand Départ in Barcelona on July 4." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Extreme heat now a factor in Tour de France route design, says Prudhomme "Christian Prudhomme has acknowledged that rising summer temperatures are now a factor in course design at the Tour de France, but he insisted that there will still be a place for exposed mountaintop finishes such as Mont Ventoux and Alpe d’Huez in the future." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ventoux heroics, disc brakes, crashes, saddle complaints… memorable moments from Chris Froome’s (former) career "The end of an era we thought had ended has now come to pass… so any excuse to reminisce in a semi off-beat style." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Gear Break: Grand Départ - Factor + Black Inc, Bianchi Specialissima RC Ltd. Ed., Pinarello Q36.5 TdF Ltd. Ed., Specialized Tarmac SL9, Campagnolo Zonda, POVEC C1 "This week we’ve got some pretty amazing equipment." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The greatest Tour de France climbers "Ranking the greatest Tour de France climbers is not the same as ranking the greatest Tour de France winners." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via X.com/@crstobalcabezas 3D-printed blip mounts and 160mm cranks: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Bolide F time trial bike primed and ready to roll ahead of the Tour de France TTT "A 60T chainring, 28mm tires, and a host of 3D-printed goodies headline the Yorkshireman's go-faster machine." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Tour de France pro bikes you can buy - From Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Giant, Pinarello, Colnago "Check out team edition models that are available to buy (if you have a lot of money), including Specialized’s new Tarmac SL9 and plenty more luxury rides." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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Jonas Vingegaard has a good answer to all questions before his duel with Tadej Pogacar at the Tour "For those who think Vingegaard lacks Pogacar’s flair or quotable quotes: on Thursday, at the Recinte Modernista Sant Pau in downtown Barcelona, he proved once again that they’re wrong." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike Tour de France Points Competition "After previewing the mountains competition, time to look at the points competition and the green jersey contenders." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Grand Départ to the Flamme Rouge and everything in-between: Your guide to the language of the Tour de France "Watching or reading about the Tour de France can often feel like learning a new language, so we've done a little translation for you." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Why is the Tour de France starting in Barcelona? Everything you need to know about overseas Grand Tour starts "It's not the first time the Tour has started abroad, and it likely won't be the last." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France 2026, your ultimate stage-by-stage guide: Everything you need to know about the world’s biggest bike race "A spectacular start in Barcelona, an early trip to the Pyrenees, a backloaded, brutal third week, plenty of chances for the opportunists, and a double dose of Alpe d’Huez – what’s on the menu for the 2026 Tour?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image credit: ASO) "I think Del Toro is going to win more stages than Pogacar" - Analyst thinks UAE have a Tour de France ace up their sleeves "UAE Team Emirates have a trick up their sleeves to light up the Tour de France, and it's not Tadej Pogacar." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) The youngest, oldest, tallest and shortest rider at the 2026 Tour de France "The peloton spans nearly two decades in age and over 30 centimetres in height. Here are the four extremes among the riders confirmed on the start list." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 360 out-of-competition tests: The numbers behind anti-doping at the Tour de France "On the eve of the Tour de France, the International Testing Agency has outlined its approach to anti-doping controls at this year's race. No rider has returned a positive test on the Tour since 2015." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How Derek Gee could be in yellow after Stage 2 "Lidl Trek has a strong TT squad, and Juan Ayuso's Tour de France GC ambitions could create an intriguing opportunity for the Canadian." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Has Ineos disrespected Carlos Rodriguez? Shock Tour de France snub raises fresh doubts over Spanish star’s future "Few could have imagined news like this just four days before the start of the Tour de France. Ineos has left Carlos Rodriguez out of their line-up." By Juan Larra (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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Tour de France 2026: TdF Riders as Premier League Clubs "One of the biggest sporting events of any summer is the Tour de France, a grueling three week cycling race covering 3,300km and 54,000m of climbing around France that kicked off, or maybe it's better to say rode off, in Barcelona on Saturday." By Noel Chomyn (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Postcard from Montjuïc "Today’s stage finish is on the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona. Like yesterday’s stage, like the Volta a Catalunya’s final day and like plenty more. If you wanted to find the one location that has hosted the greatest variety of top level pro races it has to be here." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) ‘The computer models kept showing it would work’ - Visma and Vingegaard stun Tour rivals with bold TTT strategy "Jonas Vingegaard did not have to do much work on the front to end the opening day of the Tour de France in yellow. That was exactly the point." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Thinner tires, massive chainrings, special-edition paint and 3D-printing galore: All the TT and road bike tech from the Tour de France Grand Depart "While stem spacers have become trendy and crank length is still undecided, why are riders going back to 28mm tyres? Check out our mega tech gallery." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs vs Miguel Indurain’s 1994 Pinarello: How Tour-winning bikes have changed in 32 years "One is a steel classic with skinny tubes and rim brakes; the other is an aero carbon superbike designed to save watts at every turn. Here’s how three decades of bike development have transformed the Tour de France." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Remco Evenepoel spotted on an unreleased Specialized S-Works Shiv TT at the opening team time trial of the Tour de France "Despite all the hype around his radical, all-new aero machine, Evenepoel finds himself in fifth place on the GC after Stage 1." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Brompton P Line "Fun to ride, easy to fold and heavenly on public transport - for which a few small negatives might be forgiven." By emma silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard - Destined to do this forever: The story of their five Tour de France battles "Like eternal dance partners, we head into the sixth Tour de France in a row that Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar will trade blows and do battle at the front of the Tour de France." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Postcard from Barcelona "What makes the ideal grand départ? Barcelona certainly adds grandeur to the Tour, and the Tour is of sufficient scale to bring something to the city as well." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Shouldering the hopes of a win-starved nation, can Paul Seixas bring home the yellow jersey at the Tour de France? "Meet the 19-year-old debutant already tipped as a future winner." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Froome sees only one thing stopping Pogacar from Tour de France history "Chris Froome knows what it takes to win the Tour de France once, let alone four times." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot “Finishing ninth doesn’t move the needle for me” - Ben Healy is itching to attack the Tour de France… and a beer in the sun would be nice, too "Putting my hands in the air is much better than finishing eighth or ninth. That adrenaline of racing out front and winning, that’s what I love doing,” the Irish star said ahead of this year’s Tour." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/InGamba) The bikes of the 2026 Tour de France "The Tour de France is a tech lover’s dream. From bikes and wheels to groupsets and saddles, nearly every component is supplied by a specialist brand." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France in the USA: Full Schedule and Viewing Guide "The 2026 Tour de France promises thrilling racing across 21 stages from July 4 to July 26. For fans in the United States, watching the world’s biggest cycling race is easier than ever thanks to comprehensive live and on-demand streaming options." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) EF boss Vaughters identifies Pogacar's 'only weakness' - 'Looks like that’s going to happen this Tour de France' "The American team boss claimed to have identified Tadej Pogačar's “the only weakness." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) RADL GRVL Cancld: No 2027 edition for Australia’s gravel pioneer "RADL GRVL, one of Australia’s highest-profile gravel events, will not run in 2027. Organizers announced the decision on the event’s Instagram account this week." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Emma Johansson: Silver medals, relentless consistency and a career richer than the headline suggests "Emma Johansson was never the easiest kind of cycling star to explain." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via emmajohansson.com SunGod Forty2s "Slim frame is best suited to those petite of face or thin of head, while the Iris photochromic lens is excellent in dim light situations." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Is this the most predictable Tour de France of the decade? road.cc’s ‘expert’ panel might prove you wrong "Though 2026 is not the first Tour with an overwhelming favorite, it takes us a bit of imagination to look past Tadej Pogačar." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Better, stronger and happier' - Jonas Vingegaard is ready to target the Tour de France after Giro d'Italia victory "The Visma Lease a Bike rider is looking to become only the ninth man in history to win the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same calendar year." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Maybe Chris Froome should have retired years ago, but he's still the greatest British Grand Tour rider "Four Tours de France, two Vueltas a España and one Giro d'Italia should not be sniffed at." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I wasn’t on the couch playing PlayStation' - Andy Schleck defends surprise Lidl Trek promotion "Andy Schleck has defended his surprise appointment as CEO of the Lidl Trek team despite his lack of prior experience in a management role." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Remco Evenepoel reveals near-4kg (9lbs) weight loss before Tour de France "Remco Evenepoel has confirmed that he has lost almost 4kg during his preparations for the Tour de France, while insisting that the reduction has not affected his power." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tom Pidcock's team mate just accidentally revealed his 'real goal' at the Tour de France "Tom is aiming for a good overall classification." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Oura Ring 5 In-Depth Review: Smaller yes, but still worth it? "The new Oura Ring 5 is a genuinely and significantly smaller ring than the previous Oura Ring 4 that was on my finger. That part isn’t really debatable. And the real-world battery life seems to be a *slight* improvement over the past." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) One of the last big pro races in the U.S. is cancelled "The Maryland Cycling Classic is paused for this year, hopeful to be back in 2027." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: @TrekRef Early review: Seekrun $320 dropper post is more than its price "Come for the low cost, stay for the performance and ability to easily repair." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
Martinez hopes for a polka-dot fight with Vingegaard at the Tour de France: 'It could be a bit more open' "If there’s one rider who would give it his all to win the King of the Mountains jersey at the Tour de France, it’s Lenny Martinez." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Forget the Tour - The toughest ride in France doesn't even have a winner "Paris-Brest-Paris has been humbling cyclists since 1891. Your shot at it starts now." By Lisa Charlebois (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Lisa Charlebois) Visma says black Tour de France jersey won’t make riders overheat "Fans worried the dark kit could bake riders in the summer sun, but the team's head of performance says modern fabrics matter far more than color." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) A wave of new bikes, wheels and kit making Tour de France debuts in 2026 "It’s new bikes galore in 2026, from the likes of Specialized, Bianchi and Cube, alongside plenty of go-faster tech. Here’s what’s not been seen previously in the Tour de France." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Politt on Pogacar's fifth Tour de France bid: 'We have to slow him down sometimes' "Nils Politt will start his tenth consecutive Tour de France on Saturday, once again charged with keeping Tadej Pogačar out of trouble." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France 2026 KOM Jersey and Teams Competition favorites - Richard Carapaz, Lenny Martinez, Valentin Paret-Peintre and more "The 2026 Tour de France is sure to spring up many battles across the various classifications and jerseys, among those is the most prestigious - the polka dot jersey for the King of the Mountains." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A close look at the new Orbea Orca Aero with its promise of hefty watt savings "The relaunch of the aero bike from Mallabia, Spain, comes with smart design choices and big performance claims." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Orbea Shokbox Pro bike travel case "A really good, very secure, but pricey bike box." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour de France 2026: Belgium overtakes France as 27 nations line up "The 113th Tour de France will roll out of Barcelona on Saturday July 4th with 184 riders from 23 teams, representing 27 nations from across Europe and beyond." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: James Startt Galibier Roubaix Pro Gloves "Light, warm, great value, and grippy with added signal visibility." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "BicyclingArt.com
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