Tour de France 2026 preview: the contenders, sprinters and stage-hunters to watch
From four-time champion Tadej Pogačar to 19-year-old debutant Paul Seixas, a 3,333km route from Barcelona to Paris sets the stage. Here's who to watch across G…
Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026: Pogačar and Vollering win men's and women's editions
Tadej Pogačar wins a fourth Liège-Bastogne-Liège title while Demi Vollering claims a record third, with Paul Seixas a standout second in the men's race.
26 APRIL 2026 | UPDATED 05.12 PM BST
Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering won the men's and women's Liège-Bastogne-Liège titles on Sunday. Both the stars attacked on La Redoute climb in their respective races. In the men's edition only Paul Seixas was able to match Pogačar's acceleration on the climb, and the young Frenchman put a stellar performance to keep with the reigning champion right up until 500m left of the final decisive climb, la Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons. Seixas held onto second place - his first Monument podium. Third place went to former winner Remco Evenepoel.
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No one was able to stay with Vollering's attack on the La Redoute and the Dutch star rode away for her record-breaking third Liège win. Puck Pieterse and Kasia Niewiadoma rounded out the podium from the chase group.
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In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
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.
In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
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.
