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Calm in the Chaos: Merlier Completes the Hat-Trick in Chalon-sur-Saône

Lidl-Trek spent 40 kilometres trying to tear the sprint apart and a crash split the final kilometre — but Tim Merlier launched from deep to beat Kooij and Philipsen for win number three.

Last to First: Wærenskjold Wins the Fastest Stage in Tour History

Twenty-four hours after finishing dead last at Le Lioran, Søren Wærenskjold outsprinted Kooij and Philipsen in Nevers at 50.9 km/h — the fastest road stage the Tour has ever seen.

Revenge Served at Altitude: Pogačar Solos to Le Lioran on Bastille Day

Two years after Vingegaard beat him on these very roads, Tadej Pogačar attacked on the Col de Pertus and rode alone to Le Lioran for his third stage win of the Tour.

Onboard the Tour: First Week Highlights from Inside the Peloton

Nine stages from Barcelona to Ussel, seen from the best seat in the house — the onboard cameras. Watch the first week of the 2026 Tour from inside the bunch.

Upside Down on Purpose: Red Bull's Lucky 13 Rest-Day Kit

Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe flipped their entire Tour de France kit upside down for the July 13 rest day — a one-off tribute to the team's 13th Tour and cycling's oldest superstition.

Van der Poel Outkicks the Break in Ussel

A 16-rider break, four survivors, one rising finish — Mathieu van der Poel launched at 200 metres and closed out the first week with a win in the Corrèze hills.

Merlier Again: The Comeback Sprint in Bergerac

Liam Slock was caught 1.3 km from the line, and Tim Merlier came from a seemingly lost position to storm past everyone for his second stage win in two days.

Merlier Fastest on the Garonne: Textbook Sprint in Bordeaux

After a long roll through the Landes pine forests, Tim Merlier delivered the most predictable result of the week in the least predictable sport — winning the bunch sprint in Bordeaux.

The Tourmalet Verdict: Pogačar Detonates the Tour

Pogačar attacked 5 km from the top of the Tourmalet and rode alone to the new summit finish above Gavarnie-Gèdre, putting 2:40 into Vingegaard and taking back yellow for good measure.

Cool Head in the Chaos: Kooij Takes His First in Pau

A crash at 5 km to go shredded the leadout trains, and Olav Kooij kept his nerve — launching early and holding on for his first Tour de France stage victory.

Breakaway Heist in Cathar Country: Pedersen Wins, Træen Takes Yellow

The peloton let the break go and paid twelve minutes for it — Mads Pedersen won the sprint in Foix while Torstein Træen rode himself into the yellow jersey.

Pogačar Sprints Uphill at Les Angles — and Into Yellow

On the first mountain finish of the Tour, Tadej Pogačar kicked inside the final 200 metres at Les Angles, beat Vingegaard by two seconds, and took the yellow jersey on a time bonus.

Del Toro Conquers Montjuïc for His First Tour Win

Isaac del Toro attacked the steep Château ramp on the Barcelona finishing circuit with Pogačar riding shotgun, taking his first Tour de France stage win in only his second Tour.

First Blood in Barcelona: Visma Win the TTT, Vingegaard Attacks for Yellow

The 2026 Tour opened with a team time trial and a twist — time on the first rider across the line — and Jonas Vingegaard attacked his own leadout on Montjuïc to take the first yellow jersey.

Strade Bianche 2026: Route Unveiled with 14 Gravel Sectors

The 2026 Strade Bianche features a refined course with 14 gravel sectors covering 64 km of white roads, finishing on Siena's iconic Piazza del Campo.

Team Pinarello Q36.5 Unveil 2026 Kit with Pidcock at the Helm

Q36.5 debuts their new look with Pinarello bikes replacing Scott as the team's main sponsor, and Tom Pidcock leading the charge.

Major Signings: Derek Gee to Lidl-Trek, Oscar Onley to INEOS Grenadiers

Two of cycling's brightest talents find new homes as Derek Gee joins Lidl-Trek following his release from NSN, while Oscar Onley makes the move to INEOS Grenadiers.

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