{"id":2009780,"date":"2026-06-25T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2009780"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:00:34","slug":"jonas-vingegaard-will-try-but-in-reality-no-one-is-likely-to-upset-the-tadej-pogacar-show-at-the-tour-de-france-philippa-york-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2009780","title":{"rendered":"Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Poga\u010dar show at the Tour de France \u2013 Philippa York analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vqqtZmiJMoZQD2csCZrp5V-2000-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Who will win the Tour de France 2026? Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    How do you replace Wout van Aert at the Tour de France? 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Outside of the speciality races like Paris-Roubaix, whenever Tadej Poga\u010dar has been on the start line everyone else has been racing for second place.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af3b35d3-cbcf-4c63-b5c6-9cc5e5c5877a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The stats tell the story more starkly than merely revisiting the performances, thirteen wins from sixteen race days. His worst result is a 12th place but that anomaly is more down to the escapees surviving to dispute the victory than any hint of weakness on the part of the world champion. Domination doesn\u2019t come more clearly than the current 2026 season we have witnessed so far.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hence, all things considered, Poga\u010dar starts his campaign to join the Tour five-time winners&#8217; club as the outright favourite. There isn\u2019t one terrain or stage of this 113th edition that ought to pose a problem.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are dedicated to ensuring his success, they have no sprinter to complicate the flat stages, the hilly days are covered by Nils Polit, Tim Wellens and Florian Vermeersch and then then there\u2019s the mountain guys who would be leaders in the their own right if on another team: Adam Yates, Brandon McNulty and Isaac Del Toro. The last spot looks like being between Jay Vine and Pavel Sivakov with either bridging the all important role of being strong enough to help Politt and co. on the flatter days but also perfectly capable of being there deep into a mountain stage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who will win the Tour de France 2026? Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You can moan about all that talent being in one team but that\u2019s how it\u2019s always been: the best team attracts the biggest sponsors with the deepest pockets and the resulting successes attract the best riders. In terms of recruitment, UAE have built the machine that allows Poga\u010dar to function and if plan A doesn\u2019t work out, they have riders like Del Toro waiting to take over. The Mexican might be starting his first Tour but he\u2019s there with an eye on the future and to take some of the pressure off Poga\u010dar if the opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Challenging such domination is going to be difficult however one rider is sure to try, and that rider is Jonas Vingegaard. Visma-Lease a Bike losing Wout van Aert to injury will affect their race but the Giro d\u2019Italia confirmed that Vingegaard is back to his climbing best and will push Poga\u010dar to his limit in the highest mountains.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d09c523f-3fad-4918-8f74-99fa46931d19\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1440-80.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Vingegaard was on flying form at the Giro, but is it enough? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-0a082736-a076-40dd-878d-3e9c022ae884\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The opening team time trial and the individual TT of stage 16 are where I expect the Visma leader to be most worried. Both occasions look to be days where time is lost rather than gained, perhaps not by much, but psychologically it means that Vingegaard then has to be wondering where he can take those seconds back. With Poga\u010dar\u2019s current form, there won\u2019t be many chances until the final week and the double Alpe d\u2019Huez finishes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Visma have a great team and it\u2019s perhaps not as great as UAE in every role, however the Tour always comes down to a rivalry between two riders. In this era that\u2019s been Tadej Poga\u010dar versus Jonas Vingegaard and I don&#8217;t expect that to change here, if anything Vingegaard looks to be climbing on par with his rival so the bonus seconds and the TTs could be the deciding factors. They\u2019ll certainly influence the tactics between the two big names.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-between-the-rest-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight between the rest<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4c7061a0-8d09-45aa-876e-251c33ed012e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now for the riders behind the two big names. Normally I would have said this is where Remco Evenepoel sits, however he\u2019s been very quiet since the Classics and there\u2019s no race form indicating where he sits in the hierarchy.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe had a decent enough Giro d&#8217;Italia with Jai Hindley on the podium but the Tour is another level higher again and seeing as Vingegaard cruised through that race doing enough to win but not going too deep, I expect to see the Australian in the service of Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz in France. The latter may have just won the Tour of Slovenia but he hasn\u2019t beaten any of the riders he will be in direct competition with this year for a top-five place and I don\u2019t see that changing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro and Paul Seixas will be thinking the same and that\u2019s before you include Juan Ayuso or Mattias Skjelmose. The young German will profit from Evenepoel taking most of the pressure, but this year looks like being a bumper edition where everyone turns up with a defined goal and the candidates for the top 10 are numerous.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2faa4aa4-eb26-45ff-ae25-e43919c17358\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Evenepoel is dreaming of a return to the podium <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-f024737c-9def-4a15-9beb-56cb8917133f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The main interest of all the newcomers has to be Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM, a team who are now back to being a GC squad after a brief period of restructuring around one day racing. The hype around Seixas seems to be justified and though he hasn\u2019t raced Grand Tour or any stage race even remotely close to them in length, the signs are there.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure will certainly be on him and the start in Barcelona is perfect terrain to show just how good he can be. Surviving to the final week is an altogether different matter but until then he will be influential in how that top 10 is raced. The second week&#8217;s terrain is far from easy and ideal for attacking riders which, given how we\u2019ve seen Seixas race so far, will be ideal for him. I don\u2019t think we will be disappointed with his performances whilst he is in the race, though him withdrawing as the Tour heads towards the Alps may not be a surprise either.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Netcompany Ineos are in a difficult situation with their leaders for the Tour. Oscar Onley has had a bit of a nightmare season after transferring from Picnic PostNL. DNF at Paris-Nice, Romandie and the Dauphin\u00e9 and he\u2019s not sure to start, which may remove one issue in who is team leader, but it adds another because none of Kevin Vauquelin, Thymen Arensman or Carlos Rodr\u00edguez seem likely to be battling with Lipowitz, Seixas and Del Toro. They might finish with them some days but it\u2019ll be the exception to the norm for them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The opening TTT is the Ineos&#8217; big chance to be in the limelight and that middle week struggle through the Massif Central where Vauquelin, if he\u2019s out of the GC squabble, has the perfect terrain for his battling style. One thing is for sure, their press conference will say they have multiple options for the GC, but realistically, they won\u2019t be surrounding any of the big names.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For me, the only British hope for success is Tom Pidcock, who doesn\u2019t have to pretend he\u2019s riding for the overall classification and can concentrate on stage wins instead. That is a goal which he can certainly reach and one which ought to suit his characteristics more than being quiet, careful and staying patient until the last week. In terms of producing a stellar one-day performance Pidcock is up there with the best. The tricky part at the Tour is delivering on the chosen day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6b69a109-3676-4065-9b96-b92455a72965\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprint competition could be interesting <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-9af0fdc7-c5de-48a5-b3f3-5f159e877442\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The points classification looks like being the hardest to decipher. Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, Jordi Meeus, Olav Kooij, Binian Girmay, Dorian Godon, and Mads Pedersen will be looking at each of the 7 sprint stages in detail. Three opportunities in the opening segment, then after the first rest day there are two flat stages in the middle week and two more in the final part \u2013 though one of them, the Paris finish, has Montmartre to negotiate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soudal-QuickStep and Alpecin have the teams to control and set up a big bunch sprints because neither have a proper GC rider to protect. The same for NSN and Girmay but to a much lesser extent, and it\u2019s a similar role for Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 and Arnaud De Lie. Mads Pedersen has Ayuso and Skjelmose riding a GC race at Lidl-Trek but he has the advantage that the lumpy second week opens the possibility of infiltrating the break and accumulating points that way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All in all it ought to be a fascinating Tour de France. Will Tadej Poga\u010dar make it five wins, will a fully fit Jonas Vingegaard outclimb everyone and will Remco Evenepoel revisit the Paris podium? Then there\u2019s Paul Seixas for whom the whole of France expects a performance that gives them hope that one day they&#8217;ll see one of theirs on that top step again. Not long until these questions are answered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-uFUCorN9AoVh5RauAqp6NL\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-uFUCorN9AoVh5RauAqp6NL slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Philippa York<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Philippa York is a long-standing <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> contributor, providing expert racing analysis. As one of the early British racers to take the plunge and relocate to France with the famed ACBB club in the 1980&#8217;s, she was the inspiration for a generation of racing cyclists \u2013 and cycling fans \u2013 from the UK.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Glaswegian gained a contract with Peugeot in 1980, making her Tour de France debut in 1983 and taking a solo win in Bagn\u00e8res-de-Luchon in the Pyrenees, the mountain range which would prove a happy hunting ground throughout her Tour career.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The following year&#8217;s race would prove to be one of her finest seasons, becoming the first rider from the UK to win the polka dot jersey at the Tour, whilst also becoming Britain&#8217;s highest-ever placed GC finisher with 4th spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>She finished runner-up at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a in 1985 and 1986, to Pedro Delgado and \u00c1lvaro Pino respectively, and at the Giro d&#8217;Italia in 1987. Stage race victories include the Volta a Catalunya (1985), Tour of Britain (1989) and Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 Lib\u00e9r\u00e9 (1990). York retired from professional cycling as reigning British champion following the collapse of Le Groupement in 1995.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who will win the Tour de France 2026? Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can anyone beat Tadej Poga\u010dar? Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar the clear favourite at his first stage race of the year \u2013 Analysing the Tour de Romandie contenders<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Better than ever&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard reveals two-year recovery from Itzulia crash, now on track to challenge Tadej Poga\u010dar in the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">There were winners and losers at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, but mainly losers \u2013 including anyone hoping for a ramp-up in Tour de France tension<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Adjustments made at National Championships around Europe as June heatwave strikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Huub Artz powers to victory ahead of Dylan van Baarle at Dutch men&#8217;s national time trial championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Daniek Hengeveld scorches final lap for her first elite women&#8217;s Dutch time trial national title<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will have to fight it out between themselves on the road&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull reveal Evenepoel-Lipowitz Tour de France leadership rules<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Kenyan riders sweep men&#8217;s podium while Swedish national champion Nathalie Eklund earns women&#8217;s title at Migration Gravel Race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There were signs everywhere, I just didn&#8217;t see them&#8217; \u2013 Chlo\u00e9 Dygert explains how weight gain complicated RED-S diagnosis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I put him up there alongside Jonas Vingegaard&#8217; \u2013 UAE Team Emirates manager praises Paul Seixas before Tour de France showdown<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a catastrophe&#8217; \u2013 Emergency services called after major fire affects famous Paris-Roubaix restaurant<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Sometimes it seems the harder things get, the more fun I find it&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering reflects on back-to-the-wall Giro d&#8217;Italia victory<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New Prologo MIG AIR CPC and MIG CPC gloves ensure aerodynamics, fit and comfort<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tips to stay cool and safe when cycling in the heat<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Nowhere else would we accept that level of surveillance&#8217; \u2013 As &#8216;clean anxiety&#8217; sweeps the pro peloton, is the anti-doping system in need of reform?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why a resurgent Marlen Reusser should be a real worry for Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot at the Tour de France Femmes \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How moving to Europe as a 17-year-old changed my life \u2013 Luke Tuckwell&#8217;s rapid rise to the pro ranks, in his own words<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How do you replace Wout van Aert at the Tour de France? 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Outside of the speciality races like Paris-Roubaix, whenever Tadej Poga\u010dar has been on the start line everyone else has been racing for second place.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af3b35d3-cbcf-4c63-b5c6-9cc5e5c5877a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The stats tell the story more starkly than merely revisiting the performances, thirteen wins from sixteen race days. His worst result is a 12th place but that anomaly is more down to the escapees surviving to dispute the victory than any hint of weakness on the part of the world champion. Domination doesn\u2019t come more clearly than the current 2026 season we have witnessed so far.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hence, all things considered, Poga\u010dar starts his campaign to join the Tour five-time winners&#8217; club as the outright favourite. There isn\u2019t one terrain or stage of this 113th edition that ought to pose a problem.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are dedicated to ensuring his success, they have no sprinter to complicate the flat stages, the hilly days are covered by Nils Polit, Tim Wellens and Florian Vermeersch and then then there\u2019s the mountain guys who would be leaders in the their own right if on another team: Adam Yates, Brandon McNulty and Isaac Del Toro. The last spot looks like being between Jay Vine and Pavel Sivakov with either bridging the all important role of being strong enough to help Politt and co. on the flatter days but also perfectly capable of being there deep into a mountain stage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who will win the Tour de France 2026? Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You can moan about all that talent being in one team but that\u2019s how it\u2019s always been: the best team attracts the biggest sponsors with the deepest pockets and the resulting successes attract the best riders. In terms of recruitment, UAE have built the machine that allows Poga\u010dar to function and if plan A doesn\u2019t work out, they have riders like Del Toro waiting to take over. The Mexican might be starting his first Tour but he\u2019s there with an eye on the future and to take some of the pressure off Poga\u010dar if the opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Challenging such domination is going to be difficult however one rider is sure to try, and that rider is Jonas Vingegaard. Visma-Lease a Bike losing Wout van Aert to injury will affect their race but the Giro d\u2019Italia confirmed that Vingegaard is back to his climbing best and will push Poga\u010dar to his limit in the highest mountains.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d09c523f-3fad-4918-8f74-99fa46931d19\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1440-80.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Vingegaard was on flying form at the Giro, but is it enough? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-0a082736-a076-40dd-878d-3e9c022ae884\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The opening team time trial and the individual TT of stage 16 are where I expect the Visma leader to be most worried. Both occasions look to be days where time is lost rather than gained, perhaps not by much, but psychologically it means that Vingegaard then has to be wondering where he can take those seconds back. With Poga\u010dar\u2019s current form, there won\u2019t be many chances until the final week and the double Alpe d\u2019Huez finishes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Visma have a great team and it\u2019s perhaps not as great as UAE in every role, however the Tour always comes down to a rivalry between two riders. In this era that\u2019s been Tadej Poga\u010dar versus Jonas Vingegaard and I don&#8217;t expect that to change here, if anything Vingegaard looks to be climbing on par with his rival so the bonus seconds and the TTs could be the deciding factors. They\u2019ll certainly influence the tactics between the two big names.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-between-the-rest-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight between the rest<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4c7061a0-8d09-45aa-876e-251c33ed012e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now for the riders behind the two big names. Normally I would have said this is where Remco Evenepoel sits, however he\u2019s been very quiet since the Classics and there\u2019s no race form indicating where he sits in the hierarchy.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe had a decent enough Giro d&#8217;Italia with Jai Hindley on the podium but the Tour is another level higher again and seeing as Vingegaard cruised through that race doing enough to win but not going too deep, I expect to see the Australian in the service of Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz in France. The latter may have just won the Tour of Slovenia but he hasn\u2019t beaten any of the riders he will be in direct competition with this year for a top-five place and I don\u2019t see that changing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro and Paul Seixas will be thinking the same and that\u2019s before you include Juan Ayuso or Mattias Skjelmose. The young German will profit from Evenepoel taking most of the pressure, but this year looks like being a bumper edition where everyone turns up with a defined goal and the candidates for the top 10 are numerous.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2faa4aa4-eb26-45ff-ae25-e43919c17358\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Evenepoel is dreaming of a return to the podium <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-f024737c-9def-4a15-9beb-56cb8917133f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The main interest of all the newcomers has to be Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM, a team who are now back to being a GC squad after a brief period of restructuring around one day racing. The hype around Seixas seems to be justified and though he hasn\u2019t raced Grand Tour or any stage race even remotely close to them in length, the signs are there.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure will certainly be on him and the start in Barcelona is perfect terrain to show just how good he can be. Surviving to the final week is an altogether different matter but until then he will be influential in how that top 10 is raced. The second week&#8217;s terrain is far from easy and ideal for attacking riders which, given how we\u2019ve seen Seixas race so far, will be ideal for him. I don\u2019t think we will be disappointed with his performances whilst he is in the race, though him withdrawing as the Tour heads towards the Alps may not be a surprise either.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Netcompany Ineos are in a difficult situation with their leaders for the Tour. Oscar Onley has had a bit of a nightmare season after transferring from Picnic PostNL. DNF at Paris-Nice, Romandie and the Dauphin\u00e9 and he\u2019s not sure to start, which may remove one issue in who is team leader, but it adds another because none of Kevin Vauquelin, Thymen Arensman or Carlos Rodr\u00edguez seem likely to be battling with Lipowitz, Seixas and Del Toro. They might finish with them some days but it\u2019ll be the exception to the norm for them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The opening TTT is the Ineos&#8217; big chance to be in the limelight and that middle week struggle through the Massif Central where Vauquelin, if he\u2019s out of the GC squabble, has the perfect terrain for his battling style. One thing is for sure, their press conference will say they have multiple options for the GC, but realistically, they won\u2019t be surrounding any of the big names.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For me, the only British hope for success is Tom Pidcock, who doesn\u2019t have to pretend he\u2019s riding for the overall classification and can concentrate on stage wins instead. That is a goal which he can certainly reach and one which ought to suit his characteristics more than being quiet, careful and staying patient until the last week. In terms of producing a stellar one-day performance Pidcock is up there with the best. The tricky part at the Tour is delivering on the chosen day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6b69a109-3676-4065-9b96-b92455a72965\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprint competition could be interesting <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-9af0fdc7-c5de-48a5-b3f3-5f159e877442\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The points classification looks like being the hardest to decipher. Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, Jordi Meeus, Olav Kooij, Binian Girmay, Dorian Godon, and Mads Pedersen will be looking at each of the 7 sprint stages in detail. Three opportunities in the opening segment, then after the first rest day there are two flat stages in the middle week and two more in the final part \u2013 though one of them, the Paris finish, has Montmartre to negotiate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soudal-QuickStep and Alpecin have the teams to control and set up a big bunch sprints because neither have a proper GC rider to protect. The same for NSN and Girmay but to a much lesser extent, and it\u2019s a similar role for Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 and Arnaud De Lie. Mads Pedersen has Ayuso and Skjelmose riding a GC race at Lidl-Trek but he has the advantage that the lumpy second week opens the possibility of infiltrating the break and accumulating points that way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All in all it ought to be a fascinating Tour de France. Will Tadej Poga\u010dar make it five wins, will a fully fit Jonas Vingegaard outclimb everyone and will Remco Evenepoel revisit the Paris podium? Then there\u2019s Paul Seixas for whom the whole of France expects a performance that gives them hope that one day they&#8217;ll see one of theirs on that top step again. Not long until these questions are answered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-uFUCorN9AoVh5RauAqp6NL\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-uFUCorN9AoVh5RauAqp6NL slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Ci2ntxBH7J9gCS8kMoyng.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Philippa York<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Philippa York is a long-standing <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> contributor, providing expert racing analysis. As one of the early British racers to take the plunge and relocate to France with the famed ACBB club in the 1980&#8217;s, she was the inspiration for a generation of racing cyclists \u2013 and cycling fans \u2013 from the UK.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Glaswegian gained a contract with Peugeot in 1980, making her Tour de France debut in 1983 and taking a solo win in Bagn\u00e8res-de-Luchon in the Pyrenees, the mountain range which would prove a happy hunting ground throughout her Tour career.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The following year&#8217;s race would prove to be one of her finest seasons, becoming the first rider from the UK to win the polka dot jersey at the Tour, whilst also becoming Britain&#8217;s highest-ever placed GC finisher with 4th spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>She finished runner-up at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a in 1985 and 1986, to Pedro Delgado and \u00c1lvaro Pino respectively, and at the Giro d&#8217;Italia in 1987. Stage race victories include the Volta a Catalunya (1985), Tour of Britain (1989) and Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 Lib\u00e9r\u00e9 (1990). York retired from professional cycling as reigning British champion following the collapse of Le Groupement in 1995.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who will win the Tour de France 2026? Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can anyone beat Tadej Poga\u010dar? Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xcRHnx9R4ss9w7pJwVVKiV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ineos with leadership issues, Seixas and Del Toro with ground to make up \u2013 GC analysis ahead of mountain triple-header in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5ED8uRSDCzRarHo6Vp8qeK-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar the clear favourite at his first stage race of the year \u2013 Analysing the Tour de Romandie contenders<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qn3AngudTAKLpXyCQ7yRqB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Better than ever&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard reveals two-year recovery from Itzulia crash, now on track to challenge Tadej Poga\u010dar in the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eou6PBjz4ofE4cJbQSp7n8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">There were winners and losers at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, but mainly losers \u2013 including anyone hoping for a ramp-up in Tour de France tension<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Adjustments made at National Championships around Europe as June heatwave strikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nr6ihNpzzsFzAAok4LE9VL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Huub Artz powers to victory ahead of Dylan van Baarle at Dutch men&#8217;s national time trial championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eFFExUZaDXkE787pP8mBoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Daniek Hengeveld scorches final lap for her first elite women&#8217;s Dutch time trial national title<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will have to fight it out between themselves on the road&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull reveal Evenepoel-Lipowitz Tour de France leadership rules<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Kenyan riders sweep men&#8217;s podium while Swedish national champion Nathalie Eklund earns women&#8217;s title at Migration Gravel Race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There were signs everywhere, I just didn&#8217;t see them&#8217; \u2013 Chlo\u00e9 Dygert explains how weight gain complicated RED-S diagnosis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I put him up there alongside Jonas Vingegaard&#8217; \u2013 UAE Team Emirates manager praises Paul Seixas before Tour de France showdown<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a catastrophe&#8217; \u2013 Emergency services called after major fire affects famous Paris-Roubaix restaurant<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQy7prYuTXiuWKvvL9FsBc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Sometimes it seems the harder things get, the more fun I find it&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering reflects on back-to-the-wall Giro d&#8217;Italia victory<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New Prologo MIG AIR CPC and MIG CPC gloves ensure aerodynamics, fit and comfort<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tips to stay cool and safe when cycling in the heat<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/smzYAM6ZyXxpBk9GXGDqgn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Nowhere else would we accept that level of surveillance&#8217; \u2013 As &#8216;clean anxiety&#8217; sweeps the pro peloton, is the anti-doping system in need of reform?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rh92PYzpUFcZqJj6HdxmCc-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why a resurgent Marlen Reusser should be a real worry for Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot at the Tour de France Femmes \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DCs8vAeEcyYK4biYWhQxET-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How moving to Europe as a 17-year-old changed my life \u2013 Luke Tuckwell&#8217;s rapid rise to the pro ranks, in his own words<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Av6vwm2k94B2FtcNww6iFd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How do you replace Wout van Aert at the Tour de France? 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How an obsession with peak performance is ruining racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/czKQzkxAxVNaJrMLg2MYYW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/czKQzkxAxVNaJrMLg2MYYW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/czKQzkxAxVNaJrMLg2MYYW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/czKQzkxAxVNaJrMLg2MYYW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/czKQzkxAxVNaJrMLg2MYYW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Early access: Cyclingnews subscribers can watch our Stooge Rambler review before anyone else<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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Outside of the speciality races like Paris-Roubaix, whenever Tadej Poga\u010dar has been on the start line everyone else has been racing for second place.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-af3b35d3-cbcf-4c63-b5c6-9cc5e5c5877a-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The stats tell the story more starkly than merely revisiting the performances, thirteen wins from sixteen race days. His worst result is a 12th place but that anomaly is more down to the escapees surviving to dispute the victory than any hint of weakness on the part of the world champion. Domination doesn\u2019t come more clearly than the current 2026 season we have witnessed so far.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hence, all things considered, Poga\u010dar starts his campaign to join the Tour five-time winners&#8217; club as the outright favourite. There isn\u2019t one terrain or stage of this 113th edition that ought to pose a problem.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are dedicated to ensuring his success, they have no sprinter to complicate the flat stages, the hilly days are covered by Nils Polit, Tim Wellens and Florian Vermeersch and then then there\u2019s the mountain guys who would be leaders in the their own right if on another team: Adam Yates, Brandon McNulty and Isaac Del Toro. The last spot looks like being between Jay Vine and Pavel Sivakov with either bridging the all important role of being strong enough to help Politt and co. on the flatter days but also perfectly capable of being there deep into a mountain stage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WHEfA8PfrwjRikdcTccTK-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who will win the Tour de France 2026? Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNXfixZVm3JoSDHMK2kfGY-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A GC battle featuring one top dog, a few challengers and a whole load of hopefuls \u2013 Philippa York&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You can moan about all that talent being in one team but that\u2019s how it\u2019s always been: the best team attracts the biggest sponsors with the deepest pockets and the resulting successes attract the best riders. In terms of recruitment, UAE have built the machine that allows Poga\u010dar to function and if plan A doesn\u2019t work out, they have riders like Del Toro waiting to take over. The Mexican might be starting his first Tour but he\u2019s there with an eye on the future and to take some of the pressure off Poga\u010dar if the opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Challenging such domination is going to be difficult however one rider is sure to try, and that rider is Jonas Vingegaard. Visma-Lease a Bike losing Wout van Aert to injury will affect their race but the Giro d\u2019Italia confirmed that Vingegaard is back to his climbing best and will push Poga\u010dar to his limit in the highest mountains.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d09c523f-3fad-4918-8f74-99fa46931d19\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1440-80.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MA6bJp63yq8Fti2zMKKi5H-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Vingegaard was on flying form at the Giro, but is it enough? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-0a082736-a076-40dd-878d-3e9c022ae884\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The opening team time trial and the individual TT of stage 16 are where I expect the Visma leader to be most worried. Both occasions look to be days where time is lost rather than gained, perhaps not by much, but psychologically it means that Vingegaard then has to be wondering where he can take those seconds back. With Poga\u010dar\u2019s current form, there won\u2019t be many chances until the final week and the double Alpe d\u2019Huez finishes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Visma have a great team and it\u2019s perhaps not as great as UAE in every role, however the Tour always comes down to a rivalry between two riders. In this era that\u2019s been Tadej Poga\u010dar versus Jonas Vingegaard and I don&#8217;t expect that to change here, if anything Vingegaard looks to be climbing on par with his rival so the bonus seconds and the TTs could be the deciding factors. They\u2019ll certainly influence the tactics between the two big names.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-fight-between-the-rest-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The fight between the rest<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-4c7061a0-8d09-45aa-876e-251c33ed012e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now for the riders behind the two big names. Normally I would have said this is where Remco Evenepoel sits, however he\u2019s been very quiet since the Classics and there\u2019s no race form indicating where he sits in the hierarchy.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ai6mh9mf8DyMhEATzPA2Tm-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Who could be the Isaac del Toro of this year&#8217;s Giro d&#8217;Italia? There&#8217;s one GC frontrunner, but there&#8217;s plenty of chances for surprises too \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VYet7yHEpUKFs76MRt82oZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe had a decent enough Giro d&#8217;Italia with Jai Hindley on the podium but the Tour is another level higher again and seeing as Vingegaard cruised through that race doing enough to win but not going too deep, I expect to see the Australian in the service of Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz in France. The latter may have just won the Tour of Slovenia but he hasn\u2019t beaten any of the riders he will be in direct competition with this year for a top-five place and I don\u2019t see that changing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro and Paul Seixas will be thinking the same and that\u2019s before you include Juan Ayuso or Mattias Skjelmose. The young German will profit from Evenepoel taking most of the pressure, but this year looks like being a bumper edition where everyone turns up with a defined goal and the candidates for the top 10 are numerous.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2faa4aa4-eb26-45ff-ae25-e43919c17358\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zqKN4mriRWQjJdjaRTCCaa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Evenepoel is dreaming of a return to the podium <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-f024737c-9def-4a15-9beb-56cb8917133f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The main interest of all the newcomers has to be Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM, a team who are now back to being a GC squad after a brief period of restructuring around one day racing. The hype around Seixas seems to be justified and though he hasn\u2019t raced Grand Tour or any stage race even remotely close to them in length, the signs are there.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pressure will certainly be on him and the start in Barcelona is perfect terrain to show just how good he can be. Surviving to the final week is an altogether different matter but until then he will be influential in how that top 10 is raced. The second week&#8217;s terrain is far from easy and ideal for attacking riders which, given how we\u2019ve seen Seixas race so far, will be ideal for him. I don\u2019t think we will be disappointed with his performances whilst he is in the race, though him withdrawing as the Tour heads towards the Alps may not be a surprise either.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Netcompany Ineos are in a difficult situation with their leaders for the Tour. Oscar Onley has had a bit of a nightmare season after transferring from Picnic PostNL. DNF at Paris-Nice, Romandie and the Dauphin\u00e9 and he\u2019s not sure to start, which may remove one issue in who is team leader, but it adds another because none of Kevin Vauquelin, Thymen Arensman or Carlos Rodr\u00edguez seem likely to be battling with Lipowitz, Seixas and Del Toro. They might finish with them some days but it\u2019ll be the exception to the norm for them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The opening TTT is the Ineos&#8217; big chance to be in the limelight and that middle week struggle through the Massif Central where Vauquelin, if he\u2019s out of the GC squabble, has the perfect terrain for his battling style. One thing is for sure, their press conference will say they have multiple options for the GC, but realistically, they won\u2019t be surrounding any of the big names.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For me, the only British hope for success is Tom Pidcock, who doesn\u2019t have to pretend he\u2019s riding for the overall classification and can concentrate on stage wins instead. That is a goal which he can certainly reach and one which ought to suit his characteristics more than being quiet, careful and staying patient until the last week. In terms of producing a stellar one-day performance Pidcock is up there with the best. The tricky part at the Tour is delivering on the chosen day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6b69a109-3676-4065-9b96-b92455a72965\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yLFpgZb3meXrbg22scJqo6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The sprint competition could be interesting <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-9af0fdc7-c5de-48a5-b3f3-5f159e877442\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The points classification looks like being the hardest to decipher. Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, Jordi Meeus, Olav Kooij, Binian Girmay, Dorian Godon, and Mads Pedersen will be looking at each of the 7 sprint stages in detail. Three opportunities in the opening segment, then after the first rest day there are two flat stages in the middle week and two more in the final part \u2013 though one of them, the Paris finish, has Montmartre to negotiate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soudal-QuickStep and Alpecin have the teams to control and set up a big bunch sprints because neither have a proper GC rider to protect. The same for NSN and Girmay but to a much lesser extent, and it\u2019s a similar role for Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 and Arnaud De Lie. Mads Pedersen has Ayuso and Skjelmose riding a GC race at Lidl-Trek but he has the advantage that the lumpy second week opens the possibility of infiltrating the break and accumulating points that way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All in all it ought to be a fascinating Tour de France. Will Tadej Poga\u010dar make it five wins, will a fully fit Jonas Vingegaard outclimb everyone and will Remco Evenepoel revisit the Paris podium? Then there\u2019s Paul Seixas for whom the whole of France expects a performance that gives them hope that one day they&#8217;ll see one of theirs on that top step again. Not long until these questions are answered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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