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Paul Seixas and Tom Pidcock on the backfoot after Tour de France stage oneDebutant Paul Seixas lost time to all of his expected podium contenders in Barcelona.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It'll never go to plan' – Netcompany-Ineos begin Tour de France with bittersweet second in team time trialGeraint Thomas praises team for improvising after Kévin Vauquelin puncture
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We will fight for yellow': Tadej Pogačar plotting immediate comeback after losing time on Tour de France stage oneThe reigning Tour de France champion is leading a classification after stage one – but it's the mountains', not the general
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Who is leading the Tour de France 2026 after stage one?The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Visma-Lease a Bike win team time trial on Tour de France stage 1 as Jonas Vingegaard roars into the yellow jerseyTour de France Dane lands first blow in the battle for yellow as Tadej Pogačar has to settle for third place
By Dan Challis Published
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From shampoo to shipping: Who are the sponsors on the 2026 Tour de France jerseys?All the big logos on the Tour de France jerseys explained
By Lisa Charlebois Published
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How to watch Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to live stream the French Grand TourAll the key information on broadcasters and free live streams for the Tour de France from 4-26 July, so you can watch the French Grand Tour online, on TV, from anywhere.
By Adam Becket Last updated
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Tour de France 2026 stage 1 team time trial start timesFirst team to roll down the ramp in Barcelona at 17:05 CET
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We are thrilled by the freedoms we can enjoy now we are fully in charge of our own content' – Ned Boulting on his Tour de France plans post-ITVBroadcaster to be on the ground with For The Love of Cycling with David Millar
By Ned Boulting Published
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Shouldering the hopes of a win-starved nation, can Paul Seixas bring home the yellow jersey at the Tour de France?Meet the 19-year-old debutant already tipped as a future winner
By Tom Davidson Published
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The Tour de France begins today, and I can't wait for three weeks of non-stop action – it's just a shame it isn't live on free TV anymoreTadej Pogačar is the overwhelming favourite, but that doesn't mean it won't be a great race
By Adam Becket Published
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All the special Tour de France switch-out kits you need to watch out for over the next three weeksVisma-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 Published
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Maybe Chris Froome should have retired years ago, but he's still the greatest British Grand Tour riderFour Tours de France, two Vueltas a España and one Giro d'Italia should not be sniffed at
By Adam Becket Published
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Seven Tour de France stages to be broadcast live for free in UK on Welsh channel S4CWelsh-language channel to broadcast Tour for 13th year in a row
By Adam Becket Published
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'Better, stronger and happier' – Jonas Vingegaard is ready to target the Tour de France after Giro d'Italia victoryThe 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 Published
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Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome confirms retirement from cyclingBriton says he "knew it was over" after life-threatening crash last summer
By Tom Davidson Published
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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 FranceThe race favourite dished out maximum Pogacar on the eve of the big race in Barcelona
By James Shrubsall Published
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From UAE to TotalEnergies, here are all the teams lining up for the Tour de FranceYour essential guide to the 23 teams at the Tour de France and what to expect from them throughout the Grand Tour
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The priority is the general classification' – Paul Seixas has arrived at the Tour de France, and he's here to winExpectation swells around the race's youngest starter since 1937
By Tom Davidson Published
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3D printing and spacers below stems: Six tech trends we expect to see at the 2026 Tour de FranceA return of 28mm tyres, modified skinsuits, vented aero helmets and more
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Grand Départ to the Flamme Rouge and everything in-between: your guide to the language of the Tour de FranceWatching 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 Published
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How does the team time trial at the Tour de France work?Expect to see lead-out efforts, rather than teams finishing in neat lines
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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'I've got my eye on some stages' – Fred Wright plots Tour de France breakthrough after National Championships winBritish champion says plan is to go for breakaways at sixth Tour
By Tom Davidson Published
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'My biggest ambition is to become one of the best lead out guys' – Jake Stewart on supporting Biniam Girmay’s Tour de France quest for stagesThe NSN Cycling rider talks wanting to perform on "biggest stage"
By Dan Challis Published
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Pinarello Q36.5 and Netcompany-Ineos the final teams out: Tour de France 2026 start listAll the riders for the French Grand Tour
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'We’ll race proactively' – Tom Pidcock's Pinarello Q36.5 team for Tour de France revealedBritish champion Fred Wright also on start line
By Adam Becket Published
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'Fortune favours the brave' – Netcompany-Ineos reveal attacking squad for Tour de France, including Thymen Arensman and Josh TarlingIn the absence of Oscar Onley, Ineos go in with stage-hunting riders
By Adam Becket Published
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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 Last updated
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Isaac del Toro has more chance of winning the Tour de France than Paul SeixasThe Mexican is the in-form stage racer of 2026, although Tadej Pogačar is in his way too
By Adam Becket Published
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