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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 Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5th, Stage 1 TTT (Barcelona → Barcelona, 19.4km) Live
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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) Blogs,
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'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) These 5 Americans will compete in the Tour de France "113th edition of the world’s biggest bike race starts July 4 in Barcelona." By Dennis Romboy (deseret.com) Photo: Thibault Camus, Associated Press "There are always pitfalls" - Tadej Pogacar handed Tour de France warning as Miguel Indurain rates his chances "He's also the winner of the last two Tours, so he's the number one favorite. But the rest will certainly make it difficult for him, and then in the race itself, a Tour is complicated." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jegat explains why Pogacar's attacks are 'almost a relief' "In an interview with L’Équipe, Jordan Jegat explained how the world champion's attacks are 'almost a relief' as it allows him to settle into his own rhythm." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut / Cor Vos "There is no more complete rider" - But Florian Lipowitz refuses to call Tadej Pogacar unbeatable as Red Bull prepare double Tour de France threat "After his sensational podium finish last year, the German starts the 113th edition of the French Grand Tour with a new status, greater expectations and a high-profile partner at his side: Remco Evenepoel." By Pascal Michiels (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Stage victory will be a dream' - Alaphilippe eyes seventh Tour de France stage win "Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling) will start his eighth Tour de France on Saturday, ten years on from his debut at the race in 2016." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) H2O Audio TRI Run open-ear bone conduction headphones "Affordable proposition let down by poor sound quality, proprietary charge cable and confusing interface." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) WTB Aero Tire, Hunt Gravel Race Wheels & Tubes in Schwalbe Radials: Eurobike Rumors "Searching for hidden gems at Eurobike can feel like a crapshoot. Lots of walking up and down halls, peering into the back corners of obscure booths in hopes of spotting something unique." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)(All photos/Cory Benson) Blogs,
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Isaac del Toro has more chance of winning the Tour de France than Paul Seixas "The Mexican is the in-form stage racer of 2026, although Tadej Pogačar is in his way too." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Del Toro is far above Matteo Jorgenson right now” - UAE backed to outgun Visma in Pogacar-Vingegaard Tour de France battle "With just a few days to go before the start of the 2026 Tour de France, the great battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard has already begun." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via velo.outside.com ‘They fear they could blow up’ - Florian Vermeersch explains how Pogacar is changing the way rivals race "Tadej Pogacar’s dominance is beginning to change the way his rivals race, according to UAE Team Emirates teammate Florian Vermeersch." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Best lead-out riders at the Tour de France 2026 "The Tour de France 2026 sprint stages will not be decided only by the fastest riders. Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Olav Kooij, Arnaud De Lie, Biniam Girmay, Pascal Ackermann and the other fast men will all need help long before the final 200 meters." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Soudal Quick Step 2026 Tour de France - Merlier spearheads sprint ambitions as Van Wilder takes the GC role "As one of the most successful sprinters of his generation, Tim Merlier will be looking to cement his talent with more sprint victories at the Tour de France this summer." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pinarello Q36.5 debuts sharp kit for Tour de France "Tom Pidcock’s squad has some new swag for the biggest race in the world." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team virtual peloton chases record $1,000,000 payday at mywhoosh championships "The world’s richest mass-participation cycling eSports event returns Tuesday July 7th to Tuesday July 14th, 2026, with the MyWhoosh Championships again offering more than US$1,000,000 in prize money across a seven-stage virtual race." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Aerodynamic 32-inch gravel wheels are here: Meet the 9th Wave SandStone SL32 wheelset "32-inch wheels are here for gravel, and yep, they’re aero." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: 9th Wave) Giant updates Revolt from the ground up for the ‘professional purist’ "Aero gains and weight savings are the order of the day for Giant’s racy Revolt and Liv’s Devote." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Giant Bicycles) Blogs,
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'We have a lot of confidence in each other' - Tadej Pogačar's support team for the Tour de France announced "UAE Team Emirates XRG squad includes Isaac del Toro and Adam Yates." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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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) 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) 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) Podcasts,
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The Tour de France is days away - Does anyone look likely to challenge Tadej Pogačar? "Jonas Vingegaard and Isaac del Toro are looking good, and Paul Seixas has arrived." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Mountains Competition Contenders "You know it’s July when you see the polka dot jersey. He’s a look at the riders who might be sporting it soon." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Merckx: 'Would I mind if Pogacar equaled and then broke my Tour de France record? Not at all' "In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Eddy Merckx discussed the potential of Tadej Pogacar matching and surpassing his tally of five Tour de France victories, Remco Evenepoel's prospects this July and the highly anticipated debut of Paul Seixas." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mathieu van der Poel opens up about retirement plans "Dutch star says Los Angeles Olympics may be his final major goal but leaves the door open if motivation remains." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Bunga Damiano Caruso has one last Tour de France dream before retirement "The 38-year-old has already won stages at the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España. At his eighth and final Tour de France, he hopes to complete his Grand Tour set." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Guercilena set for major RCS Sport role after Lidl Trek exit "Daniel Benson has reported that Luca Guercilena is set for a major role at RCS Sport, the organizer of the Giro d'Italia, though not as race director." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos Muc-Off Collapsible Silicone Funnel "Works perfectly in the eco-friendly Muc-Off drivetrain and bike cleaner refill system." By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Fox Tecbase Bib Liner Review: The Best MTB Liner Bibs I’ve Tried "Generally speaking, the Tecbase bibs look like most of the other bib liners on the market. They’re black, they have shoulder straps, they have a chamois, and they have some pockets." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Jeremy Benson) Podcasts,
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Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France is a referendum on his future "Tadej Pogacar is the favorite, Jonas Vingegaard is the main challenger, and Paul Seixas is potentially the breakout star - but does anybody carry the same pressure into the Tour de France as Remco Evenepoel?" By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour de France Stage 1 preview: A TTT in Spain "A new-look format, a punchy finish and powerhouse squads mean the Tour’s opening day could already shake up the GC." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "Isn't Jonas saying he needs all the help he can get to fight this Pogacar?" - Trine Vingegaard criticism revisited as Wout van Aert's absence changes Visma's Tour plan "Wout van Aert will not be part of Team Visma Lease a Bike’s 2026 Tour de France squad. Neither will Christophe Laporte." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 9 SBT GRVL Takeaways "SBT is back, and is this the best course in American, if not world gravel?" By Joe Laverick (joelaverick.com) (Image credit: @sshelesky l SBT GRVL via cyclingnews.com) Specialized unveils S-Works Tarmac SL9, claiming its fastest race bike yet "New bike is all about speed, keeping it light, aero and a solid ride." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Specialized Tarmac SL9 vs Tarmac SL8 - Which is Better in 2026? "Liam puts Specialized’s latest road racer up against what is probably its greatest threat." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Zipp launches new 404 S carbon road wheels promising “industry-leading aero performance” for under £1,000 "The new 50mm-deep hookless wheelset brings Firecrest-inspired aerodynamics, a claimed weight of 1,585g and lifetime warranty to the Zipp’s S Series." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Castelli Superleggera Bibshorts "Lovely lightweight summer shorts with a great pad." By Alex Bowden (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 'Our journey is only just beginning' - Decathlon invests in Brompton as the companies seek to super-size the iconic folding bike's future "French behemoth invests heavily in Britain’s largest bike manufacturer expect 'Brompton corners' in Decathlon stores." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Decathlon) Gobik Subzero Bib Tights "Really warm, protective and comfortable for the coldest and grimmest rides, and cheaper than many rivals." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) King of Steamboat strikes again - Swenson and Villafañe win SBT GRVL 2026 "Swenson claims fourth SBT GRVL title, Gómez Villafañe outkicks Lange in the final kilometer." By Zach Nehr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) "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) |
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) 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) Tadej Pogacar fronts million dollar watch launch but will leave it at home for the Tour "The world champion has become the face of a new collaboration between Italian bicycle manufacturer Colnago and Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Colnago 'It's the same tech for half the price' - How Chinese manufacturers are breaking the mould on value and performance "As emerging bike brands offer ever more performance at far beneath the price tags of western rivals, the question arises: should your next bike be Chinese?" By Rosael Torres-Davis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gearhead Approved: 14 deals not to be missed this July 4th from REI, Competitive Cyclist, Mike's Bikes and more "There are a ton of unmissable discounts to be snapped up as America celebrates its 250th birthday." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) TdF Week 1 Stage by Stage Preview "Welcome to the PEZ 2026 Tour de France Stage by Stage Preview. Main takeaways: first, given Tadej Pogacar’s continued and emphatic dominance of the pro peloton - his 4th Tour victory may seem like a foregone conclusion." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "They're all gifted athletes" - Michael Storer on Pogacar and Vingegaard; winning ambitions on Tour de France return "Storer will chase stage wins in this edition of the Grand Boucle but does not close the door on doing so in the future, when the Giro is not in his program." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'You've got to be realistic' - Geraint Thomas explains Ineos' revised Tour approach "It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The return of Dave Brailsford, the addition of Geraint Thomas to the management team, and the signing of Oscar Onley were all meant to signal the beginning of Netcompany Ineos’ return to relevance at the Tour de France after years of drift." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Full stage routes for the 2026 Tour of Britain Men announced "Featuring 565 miles of racing across five stages, the Tour will roll from Lincolnshire to the Lowlands of the Scottish Borders." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cycling Canada unveils new national team kit for road worlds "New team jersey blends Canadian pride with nods to Montreal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Cycling Canada Prologo Predator TT Saddle Goes Mainstream; New Dimension 3D, Nago Eva, CPC Tape, More "Prologo is bringing their wildly-aero Predator TT saddle to the masses with a new design that slashes its price by more than half, while also making it now fit almost all bikes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (All photos/Cory Benson) Videos
Crisis averted: Edoardo Affini gets good news for Tour de France "The Visma–Lease a Bike rider fell hard recently, even going over the guard rail." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mudslide hits route of Tour de France queen stage to Alpe d’Huez "The Col de Sarenne, the final major climb of Stage 20 at the 2026 Tour de France, has been hit by another mudslide following fresh thunderstorms in the Oisans region." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) A history of Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France "Alpe d’Huez is not the longest climb in the Tour de France. It is not always the hardest. It is not even used every year. Yet few places in cycling carry the same weight." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Movistar 2026 Tour de France - Uijtdebroeks leads new generation in search of long awaited success "The Spanish team present a core of their next-generation talent, as they look to reach the highs of eras gone by. Their last Tour stage win came back in 2019 via Nairo Quintana." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Auto / Cor Vos Tom Pidcock has this limited-edition Pinarello Dogma F for the 2026 Tour de France "The Briton is set to return to the Tour after missing last year's race." By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Groupama FDJ soap opera continues after Gaudu furor, another rider dropped: 'I don't understand why' "The 29-year-old climber has been a regular at the Tour de France for the past six years, but he’s been dropped by the French team for the 2026 Tour." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lidl Trek lock down rising talent Álvarez for 2027 WorldTour step up "The 19-year-old Spanish rider currently races for Lidl Trek Future Racing and has established himself as one of the biggest talents transitioning from the junior to under-23 ranks." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Look unveils all new 795 BladeRS 3 aero road bike, with 350 different fit options and “15 watts” of real-world aero savings " Look’s updated flagship aero bike boasts more customizable fit options than ever before, and it’s been optimized to deliver aero gains regardless of the rider." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Look Cycle) Is there a place for an all-rounder in today’s gravel world? Look’s G85 Cezal says yes "While every other brand is becoming increasingly specialized, Look ‘moves away from the white lines and marginal gains’ and it does so very, very well." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Mathieu van der Poel announces first child due "Mathieu van der Poel and his partner Roxanne Bertels have announced that they are expecting their first child in January 2027." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Mathieu van der Poel "BicyclingArt.com
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