A closer look at the bikes of the men's podium and the contenders – from the heavily modded to the surprisingly standard
By Jack Evans
Photography by Jack Evans
13 APRIL 2026 | UPDATED 11.44 PM BST
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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.
