Tour de France
Tour de France coverage from Cycling Weekly, with up to date race results, rider profiles and news and reports.
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Temperatures set to soar at the Tour de France as UCI clamps down on ice socksRace organisers may be forced to cancel stages as 44 degree heat expected
By Dan Challis Published
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Thinner tyres, massive chainrings, special-edition paint and 3D-printing galore: All the TT and road bike tech from the Tour de France Grand DepartWhile 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 Published
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Remco Evenepoel spotted on an unreleased Specialized S-Works Shiv TT at the opening team time trial of the Tour de FranceDespite 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 Published
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'Now I feel I can close this chapter' – Tour de France yellow jersey is a 'dream come true' for Jonas Vingegaard after two tough yearsThe Dane took a long awaited yellow jersey on stage one, and it's lost none of its shine for him
By James Shrubsall 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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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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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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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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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 TTTA 60T chainring, 28mm tyres, and a host of 3D-printed goodies headline the Yorkshireman's go-faster machine
By Aaron Borrill 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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Why is the Tour de France starting in Barcelona? Everything you need to know about overseas Grand Tour startsIt's not the first time the Tour has started abroad, and it likely won't be the last
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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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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Tour de France 2026 start listAll the riders for the French Grand Tour and the race numbers on their backs
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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