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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) 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
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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 Visma open to losing yellow as Evenepoel expects little movement on Tour stage 3 "Team Visma Lease a Bike may start the third stage of the Tour de France in yellow, but the team has little interest in turning the day into a full-scale defense of the jersey at any cost." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Frustrated Benoot after Seixas’ bike swap: 'We can almost live on the moon, but still can’t communicate in a race' "Paul Seixas limited the damage on a frantic opening road stage of the Tour de France, but Decathlon CMA CGM were left wondering what might have been after a late mechanical and a messy bike change disrupted his finale." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 6th, Stage 3 (Granollers → Les Angles, 195.9km) Live
video Monday from 6:00am U.S. Eastern, 3:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
2:30am Pacific."
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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) 'He's going to win the Tour one day' - Isaac del Toro fever grips Mexican fans at the Tour de France "Not only is he the first Mexican to start the Tour since Miguel Arroyo in 1997 - and only the third ever along with Raul Alcalá - he’s also a stage winner." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 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
4:00am Pacific."
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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)
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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) 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) 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) “Don’t run next to the riders, even if you’re a banana,” Tour de France warns after fancy dress fan almost disrupts breakaway (and gets smacked in the head for his troubles) "The Tour’s social media account also admonished spectators for setting off flares on the finishing circuits in Barcelona." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: ASO) Tour de France Stage 3 Preview "A mountain stage of sorts but mainly gentle roads. The breakaway has a good chance and someone might be able to take the yellow jersey today and keep it for a while as long as UAE and Visma agrees to it." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Vingegaard explains why he could not match Pogacar’s punch on Montjuïc’s final drag "Jonas Vingegaard kept the yellow jersey in Barcelona, but he was under no illusion about the kind of finish he had just survived." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Del Toro thanks rival teams after UAE car missed him during Tour bike change "Isaac del Toro’s stage victory in Barcelona came with an unexpected backstory." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Landa in talks for Euskaltel move as UAE prepare transfer reshuffle "Mikel Landa is reportedly in talks to make an emotional move to the Euskaltel Euskadi project, with the veteran Basque climber expected to join the Spanish ProTeam ahead of the 2027 season, according to local newspaper Deia." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Urška Žigart avoids surgery after Tour de Suisse jaw fracture and resumes training "Urška Žigart has been cleared to continue her recovery without surgery after further medical checks on the jaw fracture she sustained at the Tour de Suisse Women." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Find Criterium Races in Southern California: 2026 Guide "Finding criterium races in Southern California is straightforward when you use the right tools: trusted online race calendars, local cycling clubs, and centralized registration platforms." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Podcasts,
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Fans told not to go to Tour de France stage three due to wildfires "A final decision is expected tonight - but as things stand the only change is that fans will not be permitted in France." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) 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) Pogacar turns Del Toro’s Tour win into a Mexican celebration "Tadej Pogacar did not take the yellow jersey in Barcelona, but he still managed to own the moment." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “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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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) 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) 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) Videos
'Being here on the podium was a little bit sad' - Inside the reality of a fan-restricted Tour de France stage "Crowds told to stay away from the finish of stage three. This is what it looked like on the ground." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lance Armstrong is shocked by UAE and Visma tactics at the Tour de France: 'You can throw that out the window now' "The way the Tour de France is raced these days is completely different from how it was in our time. Big teams like Visma and UAE no longer hold their riders back." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arnaud De Lie’s days-long Tour de France battle ends on stage 3: 'I simply didn’t have the legs' "Arnaud De Lie’s days-long fight to stay in the Tour de France came to an end on stage 3, as illness, extreme heat and a relentless day of climbing finally forced the Lotto Intermarché rider off the bike." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Kei Tsuji / Cor Vos Matteo Trentin sounds alarm over Tour heat: ‘It’s not responsible’ "Tudor Pro Cycling rider Matteo Trentin has called on cycling’s decision-makers to take extreme heat more seriously, warning that the conditions facing riders at the Tour de France are no longer just uncomfortable, but unhealthy." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Primoz Roglic set for one more Tour de France bid after Red Bull "Primoz Roglic is not ready to call time on his career. According to MARCA, the Slovenian is expected to race on for at least one more season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'When the rear panel starts offering more ventilation than compression, it's probably time to upgrade' - How often should you replace your cycling shorts? "Don't be the rider showing a bit too much skin on the next group ride." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Castelli’s new prototype crash protection system weighs the same as two energy gels, and could soon be used on the WorldTour "This new lightweight take on crash protection, developed with Soudal Quick Step and Ragaz, is designed to protect riders’ spines, and we’re told it will be tested in races imminently - although there’s no suggestion riders are using it at this year’s Tour de France." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Castelli) Thule Paramount Commuter Rucksack 27L "Tough, well designed for commuting and built with a host of nice details." By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
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) 'It's not my favorite kind of climb' - With Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France lead cut to six seconds, how long will he have the yellow jersey? "Tadej Pogacar halved the gap to yellow on stage two - could he take the maillot jaune on stage three?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.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) Athletes might want to measure themselves against the best, but sometimes you want to take a medal home and prove it's not all a massive waste of time "Sometimes, Dr Hutch just wished Bradley Wiggins had been on a training camp, rather than crushing him in a time trial." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) 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) Better Sunscreens Are Finally Coming to the US, But You Don’t Have to Wait "Here’s something most American riders don’t know: for the past two decades, cyclists in Europe, South Korea and Japan have been using sunscreens that are better than anything sold in an American store." By Lars Hundley (roadbikerider.com) Photo via geekyposh.com "BicyclingArt.com
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