2026 Tour de France to begin in Barcelona

It will be the fourth race in five years to start outside of France

Pavel Sivakov attacks in Barcelona at the Volta a Catalunya
Pavel Sivakov attacks in Barcelona at the Volta a Catalunya
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The 2026 men's Tour de France will begin in Barcelona, marking the fourth time in five years that a foreign Grand Départ will take place.

The race's organiser, ASO, announced the news on Tuesday morning at a ceremony in the city with the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni.

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