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Tour de France: Tim Merlier banishes bunch in Bordeaux for stage 7 sprint victory "Søren Wærenskjold goes second, Biniam Girmay third." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France Stage 7 Preview "The Route: 175km and 850m of vertical gain, the flattest stage this year. The start in Hagetmau is because if the race has been camping in Pau it was too far to start from there to reach Pau and this small town was picked instead." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Pogačar’s advice to Del Toro after Tourmalet domination: ‘You went too fast’ "The Tour de France leader hopes his young UAE teammate can join him on the podium in Paris, but says a little patience could make all the difference." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via COPACI “I saw a broken man today" - Bradley Wiggins claims Jonas Vingegaard may abandon Tour de France after Tourmalet defeat "After being defeated by Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard might consider pulling out of the Tour, according to Bradley Wiggins." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'They even sat together at dinner' - Red Bull downplay internal tension between Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz at Tour de France "Team boss Ralph Denk says potential drama 'is being made out to be bigger than it actually was." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: AFP via velo.outside.com Specialized Cotton TLR "Brilliant tire for fast road riding and racing, without the fragility you might associate with such performance." By Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Ultra-light Roval gravel wheels offering “faultless” performance and featherweight Castelli bib shorts: road.cc Recommends updated with nine great products "Gravel upgrades, lightweight components and summer kit headline our latest round-up of standout cycling products." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 10th, Stage 7 (Hagetmau → Bordeaux, 175.1km) Live
video Friday from 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
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Tadej Pogačar destroys field in Pyrenees on stage 6 of Tour de France to take win and yellow jersey "World champion puts stamp on race in first proper mountain test of year." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) 'He doesn't know any different' - Adam Yates hails Tadej Pogačar's mindset after world champion smashes Tour de France rivals on stage six "UAE Team Emirates XRG rider reclaimed yellow after a remarkable solo break." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The fight is not over' - Vingegaard defiant despite heavy early loss to Pogacar "Jonas Vingegaard was handed a significant setback in his quest to complete the Giro-Tour double after Tadej Pogacar produced a masterclass of a performance on stage 6 to Gavarnie-Gèdre. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Jasper Jacobs / Cor Vos Tadej Pogačar has already decided this Tour de France based on the numbers "Tadej Pogačar created a decisive gap of no less than 2'42" in the general classification. Never before in their legendary rivalry has his formidable rival Jonas Vingegaard lost so much time in a mountain stage." Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why do fans run alongside riders on mountains at the Tour de France? "We decided to get to the bottom of one of the most divisive issues in professional cycling." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: via YouTube) “If you can, why would you not?” – Geraint Thomas defends Tadej Pogacar’s Cannibal-like Tour de France stage-hunting approach "Geraint Thomas has defended Tadej Pogacar against one of the recurring criticisms of his dominance: that even when he can win, he does not always need to." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cian Uijtdebroeks abandons Tour de France 2026 during stage 6 "Movistar lose their GC leader as Belgian suffers from stomach issues and a fever." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hand-painted by the CEO and rushed to France: How Tour de France leader's custom bike was delivered to the race within 30 hours "The frameset was prepped and hand-painted by Ridley CEO Jochim Aerts before being escorted to Brussels Airport for an express flight to the Hautes-Pyrénées." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ridley Bikes) Tour de France Stage 6 preview: It’s Tourmalet time "The legendary Col du Tourmalet is a brutal day that could ignite the first major battle (and pretty early) between the overall contenders." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via velo.outside.com) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 9th, Stage 6 (Pau → Gavarnie-Gèdre, 186.2km) Live
video Thursday from 6:00am U.S. Eastern, 3:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:00am Pacific."
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Tour de France: Olav Kooij shines in debut with victory on stage 5 in Pau "Max Kanter and Tim Merlier settle for podium spots behind winner as peloton makes late catch of lone breakaway rider after 144km." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Kooij Masters the Chaos for first Tour Victory "The Tour de France Stage 5 sprinters finally got their chance - and Olav Kooij made absolutely sure he didn’t waste it." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France Stage 5 Preview "A day of wild suspense awaits. OK, it’s sprint stage so the suspense will come late in the day but it could be more unpredictable than many a mountain stage." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Matteo Jorgenson reveals why he has already given up on Tour de France GC "Matteo Jorgenson is no longer trying to protect his own place in the Tour de France standings." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Longer, Hotter Summers "Things are hotting up at the Four de France. It’s going to be a warm day but there’s the trend of rising temperatures to consider. Hot days are the Tour aren’t new but there are more of them." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France - Which rims are the pro peloton hooked on in 2026? "Despite promises of lower weight, easier manufacturing and potential performance gains, hookless rims remain a minority choice at the 2026 Tour de France as brands, teams and riders grapple with compatibility concerns and the ongoing debate over safety." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Reserve 48/53 GR gravel wheelset is built to blend Tour de France aerodynamics with World Cup XC capability "New aero hoops from Reserve get super wide widths, deep profiles and interesting Hollow Hook design." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Reserve) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 8th, Stage 5 (Lannemezan → Pau, 158.3km) Live
video Wednesday from 7:55am U.S. Eastern, 4:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Tour de France: Mads Pedersen scorches stage 4 sprint with Quinn Simmons closing for Lidl Trek one-two as yellow jersey changes hands "Uno-X Mobility's Torstein Træen goes into race lead as breakaway group of 10 allowed large leash into Foix." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mads Pedersen sprints to victory on stage four of Tour de France after giant break goes clear "Torstein Træen takes over yellow jersey after super day for Nordic countries." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Stage 4 Preview "This stage ought to go to the breakaway, and if not then end in a reduced bunch sprint. The flat finish doesn’t suit the Slovenian and with many riders well down on GC already plenty can go clear and not trouble the overall classification." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Lidl Trek outlines why tougher Tour de France stages are key to Pedersen's green jersey bid "The changes to the points classification make opportunities on tougher stages even more valuable for Mads Pedersen, who is aiming to complete a full set of Grand Tour points jerseys." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos Boonen questions Lotto Intermarché’s decision to start De Lie at Tour de France "The Lotto Intermarché rider’s early exit has prompted questions over whether he was ready to compete after he was struck by illness ahead of the Grand Départ." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "You can't just throw something out into the world" - Fabio Jakobsen lashes out at Tom Dumoulin after harsh comments "I find it really difficult to talk about this myself, especially when it concerns another rider and is in a negative vein. After all, you don't know the whole story." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Castelli Espresso 2 Jersey "Excellent all-day summer jersey offering a great fit, superb pockets and impressive comfort." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 7th, Stage 4 (Carcassonne → Foix, 181.9km) Live
video Tuesday from 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
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Tour de France stage 3: Tadej Pogačar blasts away from Jonas Vingegaard on final section of Les Angles ascent for victory and bonus seconds "Richard Carapaz edges Paul Seixas for final podium spot on climbing day." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I was riding with my dad in mind' - The agony and ecstasy of racing against the Tour de France's broomwagon "Arvid de Kleijn, last on stage three, made the time cut by seven minutes. Arnaud De Lie wasn't so lucky." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Visma Lease a Bike domestique among riders involved in crash on Tour de France stage 3 "Bruno Armirail shown in pain after incident with 182km to go." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pidcock made no bones about the conditions on stage 3: 'We must have gone through 10,000 bidons today' "Tom Pidcock had to admit afterward that things got a bit too hot for him at the front. Literally and figuratively, as his reaction suggests." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Dario Belingheri//Getty Images via bicycling.com
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Is Tadej Pogacar the greatest athlete in sports history? "There are performances that win races, and others that reshape how we see an athlete. What Tadej Pogacar did on the Tourmalet belongs clearly to the second group." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Everything is said. The Tour is not waiting' - Remco Evenepoel clears the air with Tour de France co-leader Lipowitz after venting frustration "Belgian star says 'just let the past be in the past' after calling out teammate for not leading him out on stage 6." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Dumoulin questions Jonas Vingegaard's equipment choice: "That's pure power loss" "Although this is not a real explanation for the significant time loss, Tom Dumoulin does see a surprising equipment choice by the Dane." Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Which road bikes are being raced at the 2026 Tour de France? We run through what the 23 teams are racing "Watching the Tour de France and wondering if you can get your hands on one of those fast looking machines? Well, you could... if your pockets are deep enough." By Jamie Williams, Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why are riders at the Tour de France taping their noses? "Nasal strips are enjoying a resurgence in the peloton, but the science suggests they might not be worth wearing." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I believed he could do it, I just never thought it would happen' - Why a rider making his Tour de France debut is a family affair "Three riders, three families, all brought together by the dream of riding the Tour de France." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) The mainstream drop bar mountain bike is officially here, and you may think it’s pointless… but I want one, just like it! "Back to the future? Canyon’s new Exceed CFR Gravel will either be a master or a disasterstroke, and that makes it the perfect bike for me. Well, almost." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Canyon) Is bigger actually better? Geoff Kabush and straight talk on the 32-inch wheel hype "The MTB legend and gear expert on big-hoop development, insights and pushing the limits of new technology." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Courtesy Geoff Kabush Podcasts,
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Pogacar shatters Col du Tourmalet record with astonishing attack "The climbing record on the Col du Tourmalet was broken on Thursday, as Tadej Pogacar set a new fastest time of 43:12, beating his own previous benchmark of 45:35 which he set together with Jonas Vingegaard in 2023." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How Pogacar made 7.2 w/kg look easy in record-breaking Tourmalet ascent "Tadej Pogacar may have just ended the Tour de France on the first real mountain stage. His record-setting ascent of the Col du Tourmalet is one of his best climbing performances, and he made it look easy." By Zach Nehr (domestiquecycling.com) 'It was really tough' - Seixas manages Tourmalet to stay in Tour podium hunt "Paul Seixas won’t win the Tour de France at the first attempt, but the 19-year-old’s first encounter with the Col du Tourmalet in July will give him reason to keep believing that he might eventually do so." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I pushed maybe too hard” - Isaac del Toro admits limits were tested launching Pogacar as UAE detonate Tour de France on the Tourmalet "Isaac del Toro admitted he may have pushed too hard during UAE Team Emirates XRG’s brutal Stage 6 assault at the 2026 Tour de France, after helping launch Tadej Pogacar clear on the Col du Tourmalet." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paul Seixas slightly frustrated with Sepp Kuss in finale of Tour de France mountain stage "In the sprint for third place, Seixas came through strongly, but Sepp Kuss appeared to hinder him slightly. The Frenchman ultimately crossed the line in fifth place." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Team Visma Lease a Bike Torstein Træen cedes Tour de France yellow jersey to Tadej Pogačar on stage six, after breaking rib in heavy crash "Pogačar's attack had already put the Norwegian well in arrears when he crashed." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What saddles are the pros using at the 2026 Tour de France? It’s 3D-printing and cutouts galore as we look at what the fastest riders are sitting on "How do you keep your bum happy for a 3,000km jaunt across France (and Spain)? We go through the saddle choices of top Tour de France pros like Pogacar, Del Toro, Seixas and more." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Pro Team Sponsors Explained "The annual look at pro team sponsors and what they do." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Skoda and Domestique launch Race Radio for cycling fans "Skoda and Domestique are introducing Race Radio, a new audio service created for cycling fans who want to stay close to the race, even when they cannot watch it live." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Quoc Gran Tourer III "Supremely comfortable and durable shoes that also look the part." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Obed’s TTR is a drop bar MTB built for ‘gravel riders living on the edge’ "It’s not just Canyon bringing a drop bar mountain bike to the market, as Obed crashes the party with the TTR." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: obed) Sans Self-Cleaning Water Bottle "An innovative bottle, but very expensive and of limited use." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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UAE has a plan for Pogačar on the Tourmalet stage of the Tour de France, they just might not stick to it "At UAE Emirates XRG, they expect Visma Lease a Bike and Jonas Vingegaard to make a move in the sixth stage of the Tour de France." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Protests in the Tour de France peloton growing louder due to extreme heat: 'ASO doesn’t listen to the riders' "It’s sweltering in France, and that’s having an impact on the Tour de France. The organizers have already taken action: riders were allowed to receive water bottles along virtually the entire route. But that’s not enough." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) As heatwaves and forest fires hit the Tour de France - Here’s my guide to high - and low-tech gear that can help to make extreme temperatures more bearable this Summer "11 Tour de France peloton-inspired high- and low-tech gear solutions for beating heatwaves as a solo, unsupported rider this summer." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski) Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? "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) 'We want much more' – Uno-X Mobility cement place as Tour de France mainstays with first yellow jersey "The Norwegian team has outperformed those with much bigger budgets and a far greater history since their debut in 2023." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Adrie van der Poel criticizes Tour de France transfers: 'Staff were working until midnight' "Adrie van der Poel has questioned the early logistics of the Tour de France, arguing that the race organization should pay more attention to the impact of long transfers on teams and staff." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “It’s not a punishment” - Ineos left Rodríguez at home and promised him leadership at La Vuelta; But what about Oscar Onley? "The absence of Carlos Rodríguez from the 2026 Tour de France was one of the major surprises before the race began." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Buy used, seek out last year’s bikes, check team auctions: Liam’s top tips for acquiring a Tour de France bike for less "These suggestions could save you thousands on a current top-end Tour de France pro bike if you shop around." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Assos R Socks S11 - Twin pack "Great value from the Swiss brand, but an all-white option would have been nice." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Argon 18 says the all new Anti Matter is the ultimate carbon aero race bike… For gravel! "We catch up with Argon 18’s Product Director, Alex Côté, who explains why the brand’s new Anti Matter is a uniquely no-compromise, aero-informed, carbon gravel race bike." By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Argon 18) Podcasts,
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Mads Pedersen on win: ‘I had two incredible teammates who rode like motorcycles all day’ "Former world champion credits Quinn Simmons and Mathias Vacek after Lidl Trek delivered a Stage 4 masterclass." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I don't understand what's going on’ - Traeen left in disbelief after claiming Tour yellow jersey "The Uno-X Mobility rider moved into the race lead after a breakaway opportunity on stage 4." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tomas Sisk / Cor Vos UCI changes rules on feed zones amid extreme heat at Tour de France "Riders to be allowed more musettes during stages." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “It was a war zone” - Tom Pidcock shocked by ‘hardest ever’ Tour de France heat - But rival sports director says “that’s cycling, you can’t complain about that s***” "I don’t think I’ve done such a hard race before in such heat before, it’s ridiculous,” Pidcock said after finishing in 16th at Les Angles. However, Movistar boss Matt White claims that riders need to be able to “adapt” to the conditions." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/InGamba) “I don’t really understand cycling anymore” - Geraint Thomas confused by UAE’s Tour de France tactics, but claims Tadej Pogačar “couldn’t care less” about dominance criticism "He wants to win. And if you can, why would you not?” Thomas asked." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O./Pauline Ballet) Plugge confirms Visma interest in Seixas: 'We think we are the best team to develop him for Grand Tour wins' "Richard Plugge has confirmed that Visma Lease a Bike are interested in Paul Seixas, but insists the Dutch team are not currently making a concrete move for the French prodigy while he remains under contract with Decathlon CMA CGM." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The French, Explained? Observations From My First Tour "A Survival Guide to Life on the Tour de France." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Peaks and Valleys Photographing My First World Tour Race "Photographing bicycle racing is never easy. Whether it's an amateur crit, local mountain bike short track, or an Olympic-level road race, capturing the action of fast cyclists in varied locations will always present a challenge." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found) Do gravel bikes really benefit from suspension and dropper posts? "We dive into the details of the controversial topic of suspension components on gravel bikes. Are they actually any good?" By Liam Mercer (road.cc) Podcasts,
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'If this is my last win, I'll be happy enough' - Tadej Pogačar says his career is already beyond his wildest dreams after taking Tour de France yellow jersey "Slovenian took GC lead on a day where wildfires cancelled his family plans." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "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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Neilson Powless outsmarts UAE duo in Austria and wins after months on the sidelines "It was his first victory since returning to competition after missing the entire spring with a knee injury." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Tour of Austria via cyclingnews.com) Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? Torstein Træen forced to withdraw from Tour with multiple fractured ribs after Col du Tourmalet crash "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) 'You just want to bury yourself in a hole and hide away' - Tom Pidcock's Tour de France hopes dashed amid Tourmalet torment "Briton says 'I just don't have it on the long climbs." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The lightest endurance bike on the market' - Second-generation Pinarello Dogma X is difficult to fault, but the lofty price tag makes it easy to overlook "Iconic X-Stay configuration remains, as does the balanced handling and impressive ride quality, but do subtle refinements to the platform make it a better bike?" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Gear Break: TdF Week One - Tifosi MOAB XC Fototec, Richard Mille RM 64-01 Tourbillon Colnago, Shimano Dura-Ace Wheels, Sweet Protection Tucker III 2Vi, MAAP Advanced_Optics, Colnago TT2 "The 2026 TdF Week One is nearly complete as we go to press and Gear Break has some nifty gear for you to get the weekend started." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How do Tour de France riders fuel their race? Top tricks the world’s best cyclists use to battle through thousands of brutal kilometers "Sports nutrition has come a long way since the early days of the Tour de France, with teams employing experts to closely monitor their riders’ eating and drinking before, during and after their efforts. Here’s a detailed look at how they do it." By James Witts (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Amazon makes a million eBike deliveries in Belgium, Portland’s world record ambitions, another eBike brand goes pop + more "This week: eCommerce giant makes 1 millionth cargo bike delivery in Belgium, Engwe's new eSUV does it all, Portland aims for world record, plus Scottish eBike schemes expand." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Sombre mood descends over Tour de France after latest Tadej Pogačar exhibition "The vibes on the ground are subdued. Unless you're in the UAE Team Emirates XRG camp." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) “He knew exactly what was coming” - Del Toro and Pogačar’s post-stage chat caught on camera "There was a nice moment after the finish, where the TV cameras picked up the conversation between the UAE Emirates XRG riders." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'I was angry and rightly so' - Tension at Red Bull as Evenepoel hits out at Lipowitz "Remco Evenepoel might not win this year’s Tour de France, but the leadership contest at Red Bull now appears to be in full effect after an arduous day in the Pyrenees in pursuit of the unassailable Tadej Pogacar." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vingegaard on Stage 6: ‘I am disappointed, but that’s the way it is’ "2-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard could not match Tadej Pogačar’s attack on the Col du Tourmalet but says the race isn’t over." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via Shutterstock Tour 2026: Why Tadej Pogacar and UAE Emirates XRG attacked early "Was it UAE Emirates XRG’s plan all along to strike so early in the Tour? "Of course," says team manager Mauro Gianetti to WielerFlits’ camera." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It just feels airless' - What do the Tour de France riders make of the record-breaking heat? "The race is wrestling a heatwave, and the riders are feeling it." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What is the Souvenir Jacques Goddet at the Tour de France? "The Souvenir Jacques Goddet is a special Tour de France prize awarded to the first rider over the Col du Tourmalet. It is separate from the stage result, separate from the yellow jersey and separate from the mountains classification, even though the same rider also collects King of the Mountains points at the summit." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Is Tadej Pogačar being unfairly criticized for simply trying to win the Tour de France? "Tapas, tension, thrillers, tempestuous temperatures, and team time trials… There have been a lot of talking points during the first week of this year’s Tour. And we’ve got them all covered as the road.cc Podcast hits the roads of France (and a bit of Spain)." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba) Matthews reveals Pogacar’s private support after crash: ‘He contacted me almost every day’ "Michael Matthews has revealed how Tadej Pogacar supported him throughout his recovery from a serious training crash, after the world champion credited the Australian as a source of motivation during his dramatic Milan-San Remo victory." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France 2026 mega preview - Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar? "The latest podcast episode breaks down the crackdown on illegal e-bikes, carnage at the Giro, bike leaks and the crossover between bike racing and Lego." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Getty) Dazed Alex Molenaar out of Tour after crash he cannot remember "Alex Molenaar has left the Tour de France after a heavy fall in the closing kilometres of stage five, with questions now being asked about how the race handled a suspected concussion." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Drop bar MTBs hit the mainstream as Canyon unveils revamped Exceed cross-country bike "Canyon has updated its cross-country hardtail, shaping it for the demands of marathon and long distances races… and yes… there’s a drop bar version." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Canyon) Videos
Saved by a doping test - Torstein Træen, who was treated for cancer after abnormal blood result, now in the Tour de France yellow jersey "When his team doctor called about an abnormal test result, Torstein Træen could not believe what was happening - but it would turn out to be a potentially life-saving red flag." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kooij's win does nothing to lighten Seixas' load at Tour de France "Olav Kooij got Decathlon CMA CGM off the mark with a fine victory on stage 5 of the Tour de France, but the weight of French expectation around Paul Seixas has nothing to do with his team." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vingegaard survives close call in chaotic Tour Stage 5 finish "Visma Lease a Bike leader caught behind pile-up inside final 5 km to go." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Postcard from Vic-en-Bigorre "Today’s stage starts in Lannemezan and passes through Castelnau-Magnoac where Antoine Dupont was born and grew up. He’s the world’s best rugby player and rooted in this area, owning a family restaurant and often portrayed as the local son." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Sports doctor stunned by Cian Uijtdebroeks fever ride at Tour: 'I nearly fell off my chair' "Movistar is facing growing questions over its handling of Cian Uijtdebroeks after the Belgian rider continued in the Tour de France despite illness, stomach problems and fever like symptoms." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Hell of a start: Tour de France icon Didi the Devil robbed by Barcelona burglars "Didi “The Devil” Senft, the Tour de France’s most recognizable roadside fixture and fan favorite for more than three decades, missed the opening stage of the 2026 Tour after thieves broke into his campervan in Barcelona." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image: Screenshot) ‘It’s like a stripped-out track car with all driver aids turned off’ - 1,300km and counting on the Factor One aero road bike "Fast, furious, and unforgiving at times - the Factor One has all the markings of a champion, but you’ll need to ride it hard to truly appreciate it." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Butcher) Homage to Catalonia: How to photograph the Tour de France "The Tour’s Grand Départ was a whirlwind of noise, color, and frenetic racing. Award-winning photographer James Startt was on the ground (sometimes literally) to capture all the action and atmosphere. Here are his favorite shots and how he got them." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba) Youth cycling coach charged with theft, embezzlement of club funds "Adam H. Clark, 51, head coach of the 130-rider, youth-focused Cedar Valley Mountain Bike Team and long-time president of the amateur Lake Mountain Flyers Cycling Club in Eagle Mountain, Utah, faces felony charges after allegedly diverting club funds for personal use." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Scicon Sports Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium "Packed with features - you can see why Pogi chooses these sunglasses." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
“I had a full headache and thought this is going to be a long day” - Cool, calm Tadej Pogačar looking forward to less stress and less media after losing Tour de France lead to breakaway "Obviously the goal is to take back the yellow jersey, but you never know,” the four-time Tour de France winner said while warming down." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba) Postcard from Carcassonne "The stage starts in Carcassonne, the eighth start or finish in ten years. Tim Wellens won Stage 15 here last year. But something has changed since then. The RN made gains in other town halls and leads in national opinion polls. It is possible their candidate becomes president of France next year." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Tour riders are speaking out on extreme heat - But is anyone really listening? "With temperatures soaring to just under 40°C, this was the fourth successive day of extreme heat at the Tour, and that trend looks set to continue for the remainder of the week and beyond." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Domestique Debate: The UCI should punish teams for fielding riders with a fever "Cian Uijtdebroeks handed cycling an uncomfortable talking point at the 2026 Tour de France. After stage 3, the 23-year-old Movistar leader revealed he had been racing with a fever." by Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How much does a Tour de France bike cost? "If you fancy one of the bikes ridden by Tour de France favorite Tadej Pogacar, how much would one set you back? We look at the options." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Poci's Pix) Can You Measure Heat Training? A Practical Way to Track Heat Adaptation "Alex does a self-experiment on how 5 weeks of heat training affected his plasma volume." By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Darell Parks Visma Lease a Bike hit by air conditioning failure as Tour de France heat intensifies "The Dutch team have encountered an unwelcome problem as the heat intensifies at the Tour de France according to Sporza." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos I’ve run many marathons and completed even more 100-mile rides: Which is harder? "Marathons might inflict greater impact, but riding a century requires a lot of fuel and some mechanical know-how. Steve Shrubsall has totted up the scores to determine which is really the greater endurance feat." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Stephen Shrubsall/Future) The perfect weekend getaway: 100 miles in Simcoe County with an eBike "With two new charging stations, the 160-km Simcoe County Loop Trail is an even better weekend adventure for eBike riders." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "BicyclingArt.com
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