
Tour de France 2026 preview: the contenders, sprinters and stage-hunters to watch
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The ramp to Rodez provided last-minute drama as the yellow jersey changes hands once again
Hatching a plan? Barguil and pals relax before the start in Blagnac
Fabio Aru, happy for now…
Team Sky just got interesting: Mikel Landa provides the intriguing sub-plot
Thomas Voeckler chivvied his breakaway companions along all day
The end is nigh… Van Avermaet leads, from Matthews and a fading Gilbert
Now it’s all about Michael Matthews, Van Avermaet and Boasson Hagen left behind
Nailed it
Time to sit up and savour the moment
Aru loses 25 seconds, and the yellow jersey
Life is sweet: Michael Matthews celebrates another Sunweb stage win
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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.


Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.


Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.