{"id":2087919,"date":"2026-08-11T06:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2087919"},"modified":"2026-08-11T06:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:48:25","slug":"battle-of-the-brands-who-won-with-what-at-the-2026-tour-de-france-femmes-avec-zwift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2087919","title":{"rendered":"Battle of the brands: Who won with what at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NrBE7CAKSQNnFqUy4Uwsd9-2560-80.jpg&#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\" 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           As it happened: The favourites take control in final stage of the Tour de France Femmes\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nBikes\n<\/li>\n<li>\nPro Bikes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Battle of the brands: Who won with what at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift?<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nAndy Turner <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-11T06:48:25Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n11 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Which sponsors came out on top at the women&#8217;s Tour de France?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p 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Meanwhile, Puck Pieterse added to her young rider win in 2024 by taking home the mountains jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Antonia Niedermaier took home the white jersey as the highest placed rider this year under 24 years of age, ahead of breakout star Paula Blasi.<\/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\/gbWL8xZmpPALqeKGKkB7ch-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbWL8xZmpPALqeKGKkB7ch-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\">Battle of the brands: Which sponsors came out on top at the 2026 Tour de France?<\/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\/giMJ8qqaVDtvBzGobPWGYb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/giMJ8qqaVDtvBzGobPWGYb-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 Femmes bikes: An equipment guide for all 21 teams<\/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\/UWTSziktdP4YHJkwQ66iZX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWTSziktdP4YHJkwQ66iZX-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 Femmes 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite tensions within the squad, Blasi&#8217;s Team UAE L\u2019Imad was the team classification winner, with Elisa Longo Borghini claiming third overall, Blasi 5th, and Dominika Wlodarczyk in 7th, although the UAE squad didn\u2019t take home a single stage win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In total, six riders took home stage honors across the nine days of racing. 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class=\"caption-text\">It was a Specialized \/ Roval domination, thanks to their sponsorship of three major teams <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-stage-by-stage-breakdown-who-won-with-what\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Stage-by-stage breakdown: Who won with what?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d421e94-94c9-11f1-9431-939908151a3a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Winner<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero\/Lightweight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wheel brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Groupset brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x vs 1x<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lorena Wiebes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SD Worx-Protime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lorena Wiebes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SD Worx-Protime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Uno-X Mobility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ridley Noah Fast 3.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>DT Swiss<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marlen Reusser<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Movistar Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon Speedmax CFR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time trial<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>AG Insurance-Soudal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon-SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon Aeroad CFR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Schwalbe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7be8-94cd-11f1-ad75-bb12c19c7043\" 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\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-bike-brands-who-came-out-on-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Bike brands: Who came out on top?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d421f5c-94c9-11f1-b2cc-2d6e72b3ca13\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ridley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Colnago, Factor, Look, X-Lab, Trek, Liv, Orbea, Winspace, Cannondale, Lapierre, Cervelo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d421fca-94c9-11f1-9dc0-bb7c541bb4a2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized was the absolute dominant force here, with two thirds of the stages won by its bikes. Of course, the brand sponsors three WorldTour teams, with each one taking at least one stage win, alongside other Pro Teams too. This meant each of these wins was a point for the all-rounder bikes too, as the S-Works Tarmac range &#8211; now up to SL9 &#8211; has been \u2018one bike to rule them all\u2019 since the SL7 launched and Specialized removed the aero-focused Venge from its line-up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Canyon took home two stages thanks to two of its three sponsored teams; Canyon-SRAM and Movistar. Wins were spread across the Speedmax TT bike and Aeroad aero road bike, with the Ultimate climbing bike seldom being used.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ridley was the only other brand to take home any spoils with the epic solo breakaway of Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset aboard the very aero focused Noah Fast 3.0 frame.<\/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\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-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\">From the dominant to the anonymous \u2013\u00a0Rating every team&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes performance<\/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\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-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\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/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\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-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 bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Every other bike brand in the race failed to win a single stage, or jersey for that matter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized riders took home yellow and green. Canyon left with polkadot and white. Colnago, the dominant brand in the men\u2019s race, took home the Team Classification, but no individual wins or jerseys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7c7e-94cd-11f1-8950-153cbe6b88c2\" 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\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Aero bikes took a couple of stages, but all-rounders claimed the lion&#8217;s share <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-all-round-takes-the-crown\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>All-round takes the crown<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422092-94c9-11f1-b0be-0f153efa0332\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-rounder bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time trial bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lightweight bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4220f6-94c9-11f1-b61d-4d9f0a1074fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the men\u2019s race was a win for the aero frames, the women\u2019s race showed that the all-rounders were the main bike of choice for riders who won stages.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is biased due to Specialized only having an all-rounder, while Canyon and Ridley both took home honors with full aero bikes. Indeed many teams with the choice of aero and lightweight still opted for aero frames, likely due to it being easier to make aero bikes closer to 6.8kg with the smaller sizes often used across the women\u2019s field than men\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Time trial bikes took home one stage win at the TT, but interestingly some road bikes were used for this, or rather road frames converted into time trial bikes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But the main story was all-rounders winning across hilly stages and sprint stages proving the versatility. Interestingly though the Queen Stage up Mont Ventoux was won aboard an aero bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7d14-94cd-11f1-a5c2-d72648ddfa9a\" 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\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">SRAM steals a 5-4 win from Shimano, but the real winner is Lorena Wiebes&#8217; nails <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-groupset-wars-sram-keeps-the-crown\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Groupset wars: SRAM keeps the crown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4221be-94c9-11f1-8e2b-d3eb866c86be\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">SRAM was the leading groupset brand in the Tour de France Femmes, usurping Shimano from the top-spot, but it was close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shimano counted its wins from Demi Vollering and Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar, while SRAM saw wins across a broader spread of riders and teams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Campagnolo was again notable by its absence, although a reinvigorated groupset line-up could see changes in the future, as the brand is still the only 2&#215;13 speed option available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422290-94c9-11f1-8225-c9ccbc1930be\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Groupset brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Campagnolo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7daa-94cd-11f1-9fe5-edd8b41f2a00\" 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\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Colnago and Enve have a little less to shout about here compared to the men&#8217;s race, but UAE Team L&#8217;Imad did claim the Teams Classification. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-roval-steals-the-show-zipp-and-dt-swiss-share-the-scraps\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Roval steals the show, Zipp and DT Swiss share the scraps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2d422362-94c9-11f1-ab23-19a1a1f17028\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized\u2019s in-house wheel brand, Roval, took the top spot as the wheels are used by the three Specialized-sponsored teams who took home most of the spoils. Winning wheels were a mix of the Rapide CLX III and Sprint CLX wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Zipp took home stage wins with Movistar in the time trial, and Canyon-SRAM on Mont Ventoux, showing some versatility across high speed aero demands and long climbing efforts.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">DT Swiss was part of the epic solo breakaway on Stage 3 where aero was pretty much everything to help secure that amazing win.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d4223bc-94c9-11f1-98df-879befb97ea2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wheel brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>DT Swiss<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mavic, Ursus, Scope, ENVE, Bontrager, Cadex, Fast Forward, Reserve, Lun, Black Inc, OQUO, Branta, Shimano, Vision, Campagnolo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-triumphant-tyres-with-a-tubeless-takeover\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Triumphant tyres, with a tubeless takeover<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d42248e-94c9-11f1-a182-917b0fff4525\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Schwalbe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vittoria, Cadex, Pirelli, Hutchinson, Michelin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4224f2-94c9-11f1-96c1-dde805df5270\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A theme has developed, where Specialized and the in-house wheels and tyres were present across all the brand\u2019s bike wins. The latest Turbo Cotton tubeless tyres were used across the entirety of the riders using those bikes to take home most of the stage wins.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Continental remained present with Movistar and Uno-X Mobility using its GP5000 tyres to take home stage wins. Meanwhile Schwalbe muscled in there to get a win with Canyon-SRAM.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pirelli and Vittoria were absent, despite the strong presence both brands held in the men\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Inner tubes and glued-on tubular tyres have again been missing from the biggest races. Brands have tended towards tubeless across the board now thanks to lower weight and rolling resistance. Additionally, with more lightweight race tyres, tubeless affords micro-punctures to fix mid-ride with limited pressure loss.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7e54-94cd-11f1-b8ef-b510a4550bd0\" 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\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Schwalbe snuck a stage win, some time in yellow and a GC podium, thanks to Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney&#8217;s stage 7 win <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422556-94c9-11f1-a22b-45cc08ba8006\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre tech<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubulars<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-two-by-or-not-two-by\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Two-by, or not two-by<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2d42261e-94c9-11f1-9843-f9ce426a31cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">1x groupsets only took home a single win in this race, and that was just the time trial. Even then, many riders were still using 2x, due to the presence of some hillier sections in that stage. For the rest of the event, 2x was used by most riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Part of this may be due to 1x being particularly useful for races where the speeds are significantly higher often across flatter terrain. Looking at the men\u2019s event with stages in excess of 45kph most days, those stages present a perfect opportunity for 1x gearing. Plus there were fewer \u2018transitional stages\u2019 in the women\u2019s race so fewer truly flat affairs.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Instead, 2x and the versatility it offers was preferred for the majority of riders at the Tour de France Femmes. It doesn\u2019t look like that is set to change any time soon with the great gear ranges, smaller jumps in gears, and superb shifting afforded across groupset brands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422678-94c9-11f1-a522-cd82adac1018\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x or 2x<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-BuKpWBQWzsMxJAnZ5zgSF7\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-BuKpWBQWzsMxJAnZ5zgSF7 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\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL.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\">Andy Turner<\/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 class=\"author__role\">Freelance writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Freelance cycling journalist Andy Turner is a fully qualified sports scientist, cycling coach at ATP Performance, and aerodynamics consultant at Venturi Dynamics. He also spent 3 years racing as a UCI Continental professional and held a British Cycling Elite Race Licence for 7 years. He now enjoys writing fitness and tech related articles, and putting cycling products through their paces for reviews. Predominantly road focussed, he is slowly venturing into the world of gravel too, as many \u2018retired\u2019 UCI riders do.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to cycling equipment, he looks for functionality, a little bit of bling, and ideally aero gains. Style and tradition are secondary, performance is key.<\/p>\n<p>He has raced the Tour of Britain and Volta a Portugal, but nowadays spends his time on the other side of races in the convoy as a DS, coaching riders to race wins themselves, and limiting his riding to Strava hunting, big adventures, and caf\u00e9 rides.<\/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 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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\">Cycling is a tactical game that takes superhuman power \u2013 Brodie Chapman&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes column<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-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\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney reigns as queen of Mont Ventoux, but the Tour de France Femmes crown is still up for grabs\u00a0\u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" 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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;It&#8217;s just a mind trip&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Riders from the Tour de France Femmes peloton recount their racing experiences of Mont Ventoux<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 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Meanwhile, Puck Pieterse added to her young rider win in 2024 by taking home the mountains jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Antonia Niedermaier took home the white jersey as the highest placed rider this year under 24 years of age, ahead of breakout star Paula Blasi.<\/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\/gbWL8xZmpPALqeKGKkB7ch-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gbWL8xZmpPALqeKGKkB7ch-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\">Battle of the brands: Which sponsors came out on top at the 2026 Tour de France?<\/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\/giMJ8qqaVDtvBzGobPWGYb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/giMJ8qqaVDtvBzGobPWGYb-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 Femmes bikes: An equipment guide for all 21 teams<\/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\/UWTSziktdP4YHJkwQ66iZX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UWTSziktdP4YHJkwQ66iZX-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 Femmes 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite tensions within the squad, Blasi&#8217;s Team UAE L\u2019Imad was the team classification winner, with Elisa Longo Borghini claiming third overall, Blasi 5th, and Dominika Wlodarczyk in 7th, although the UAE squad didn\u2019t take home a single stage win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In total, six riders took home stage honors across the nine days of racing. Those victories were spread out among just three bike brands, three wheel brands, three tyre brands, and two groupset brands.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BuKpWBQWzsMxJAnZ5zgSF7\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BuKpWBQWzsMxJAnZ5zgSF7 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or 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class=\"caption-text\">It was a Specialized \/ Roval domination, thanks to their sponsorship of three major teams <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-stage-by-stage-breakdown-who-won-with-what\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Stage-by-stage breakdown: Who won with what?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d421e94-94c9-11f1-9431-939908151a3a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Winner<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero\/Lightweight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wheel brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Groupset brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x vs 1x<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lorena Wiebes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SD Worx-Protime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lorena Wiebes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SD Worx-Protime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Uno-X Mobility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ridley Noah Fast 3.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>DT Swiss<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marlen Reusser<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Movistar Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon Speedmax CFR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time trial<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>AG Insurance-Soudal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon-SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon Aeroad CFR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Schwalbe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7be8-94cd-11f1-ad75-bb12c19c7043\" 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\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-bike-brands-who-came-out-on-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Bike brands: Who came out on top?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d421f5c-94c9-11f1-b2cc-2d6e72b3ca13\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ridley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Colnago, Factor, Look, X-Lab, Trek, Liv, Orbea, Winspace, Cannondale, Lapierre, Cervelo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d421fca-94c9-11f1-9dc0-bb7c541bb4a2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized was the absolute dominant force here, with two thirds of the stages won by its bikes. Of course, the brand sponsors three WorldTour teams, with each one taking at least one stage win, alongside other Pro Teams too. This meant each of these wins was a point for the all-rounder bikes too, as the S-Works Tarmac range &#8211; now up to SL9 &#8211; has been \u2018one bike to rule them all\u2019 since the SL7 launched and Specialized removed the aero-focused Venge from its line-up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Canyon took home two stages thanks to two of its three sponsored teams; Canyon-SRAM and Movistar. Wins were spread across the Speedmax TT bike and Aeroad aero road bike, with the Ultimate climbing bike seldom being used.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ridley was the only other brand to take home any spoils with the epic solo breakaway of Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset aboard the very aero focused Noah Fast 3.0 frame.<\/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\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-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\">From the dominant to the anonymous \u2013\u00a0Rating every team&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes performance<\/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\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-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\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/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\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-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 bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Every other bike brand in the race failed to win a single stage, or jersey for that matter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized riders took home yellow and green. Canyon left with polkadot and white. Colnago, the dominant brand in the men\u2019s race, took home the Team Classification, but no individual wins or jerseys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7c7e-94cd-11f1-8950-153cbe6b88c2\" 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\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Aero bikes took a couple of stages, but all-rounders claimed the lion&#8217;s share <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-all-round-takes-the-crown\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>All-round takes the crown<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422092-94c9-11f1-b0be-0f153efa0332\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-rounder bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time trial bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lightweight bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4220f6-94c9-11f1-b61d-4d9f0a1074fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the men\u2019s race was a win for the aero frames, the women\u2019s race showed that the all-rounders were the main bike of choice for riders who won stages.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is biased due to Specialized only having an all-rounder, while Canyon and Ridley both took home honors with full aero bikes. Indeed many teams with the choice of aero and lightweight still opted for aero frames, likely due to it being easier to make aero bikes closer to 6.8kg with the smaller sizes often used across the women\u2019s field than men\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Time trial bikes took home one stage win at the TT, but interestingly some road bikes were used for this, or rather road frames converted into time trial bikes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But the main story was all-rounders winning across hilly stages and sprint stages proving the versatility. Interestingly though the Queen Stage up Mont Ventoux was won aboard an aero bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7d14-94cd-11f1-a5c2-d72648ddfa9a\" 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\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">SRAM steals a 5-4 win from Shimano, but the real winner is Lorena Wiebes&#8217; nails <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-groupset-wars-sram-keeps-the-crown\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Groupset wars: SRAM keeps the crown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4221be-94c9-11f1-8e2b-d3eb866c86be\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">SRAM was the leading groupset brand in the Tour de France Femmes, usurping Shimano from the top-spot, but it was close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shimano counted its wins from Demi Vollering and Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar, while SRAM saw wins across a broader spread of riders and teams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Campagnolo was again notable by its absence, although a reinvigorated groupset line-up could see changes in the future, as the brand is still the only 2&#215;13 speed option available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422290-94c9-11f1-8225-c9ccbc1930be\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Groupset brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Campagnolo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7daa-94cd-11f1-9fe5-edd8b41f2a00\" 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\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Colnago and Enve have a little less to shout about here compared to the men&#8217;s race, but UAE Team L&#8217;Imad did claim the Teams Classification. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-roval-steals-the-show-zipp-and-dt-swiss-share-the-scraps\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Roval steals the show, Zipp and DT Swiss share the scraps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2d422362-94c9-11f1-ab23-19a1a1f17028\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized\u2019s in-house wheel brand, Roval, took the top spot as the wheels are used by the three Specialized-sponsored teams who took home most of the spoils. Winning wheels were a mix of the Rapide CLX III and Sprint CLX wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Zipp took home stage wins with Movistar in the time trial, and Canyon-SRAM on Mont Ventoux, showing some versatility across high speed aero demands and long climbing efforts.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">DT Swiss was part of the epic solo breakaway on Stage 3 where aero was pretty much everything to help secure that amazing win.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d4223bc-94c9-11f1-98df-879befb97ea2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wheel brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>DT Swiss<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mavic, Ursus, Scope, ENVE, Bontrager, Cadex, Fast Forward, Reserve, Lun, Black Inc, OQUO, Branta, Shimano, Vision, Campagnolo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-triumphant-tyres-with-a-tubeless-takeover\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Triumphant tyres, with a tubeless takeover<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d42248e-94c9-11f1-a182-917b0fff4525\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Schwalbe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vittoria, Cadex, Pirelli, Hutchinson, Michelin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4224f2-94c9-11f1-96c1-dde805df5270\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A theme has developed, where Specialized and the in-house wheels and tyres were present across all the brand\u2019s bike wins. The latest Turbo Cotton tubeless tyres were used across the entirety of the riders using those bikes to take home most of the stage wins.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Continental remained present with Movistar and Uno-X Mobility using its GP5000 tyres to take home stage wins. Meanwhile Schwalbe muscled in there to get a win with Canyon-SRAM.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pirelli and Vittoria were absent, despite the strong presence both brands held in the men\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Inner tubes and glued-on tubular tyres have again been missing from the biggest races. Brands have tended towards tubeless across the board now thanks to lower weight and rolling resistance. Additionally, with more lightweight race tyres, tubeless affords micro-punctures to fix mid-ride with limited pressure loss.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7e54-94cd-11f1-b8ef-b510a4550bd0\" 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\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Schwalbe snuck a stage win, some time in yellow and a GC podium, thanks to Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney&#8217;s stage 7 win <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422556-94c9-11f1-a22b-45cc08ba8006\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre tech<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubulars<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-two-by-or-not-two-by\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Two-by, or not two-by<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2d42261e-94c9-11f1-9843-f9ce426a31cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">1x groupsets only took home a single win in this race, and that was just the time trial. Even then, many riders were still using 2x, due to the presence of some hillier sections in that stage. For the rest of the event, 2x was used by most riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Part of this may be due to 1x being particularly useful for races where the speeds are significantly higher often across flatter terrain. Looking at the men\u2019s event with stages in excess of 45kph most days, those stages present a perfect opportunity for 1x gearing. Plus there were fewer \u2018transitional stages\u2019 in the women\u2019s race so fewer truly flat affairs.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Instead, 2x and the versatility it offers was preferred for the majority of riders at the Tour de France Femmes. It doesn\u2019t look like that is set to change any time soon with the great gear ranges, smaller jumps in gears, and superb shifting afforded across groupset brands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422678-94c9-11f1-a522-cd82adac1018\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x or 2x<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-BuKpWBQWzsMxJAnZ5zgSF7\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-BuKpWBQWzsMxJAnZ5zgSF7 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\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J78VMEW7QNP4CgBtmf9SWL.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\">Andy Turner<\/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 class=\"author__role\">Freelance writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Freelance cycling journalist Andy Turner is a fully qualified sports scientist, cycling coach at ATP Performance, and aerodynamics consultant at Venturi Dynamics. He also spent 3 years racing as a UCI Continental professional and held a British Cycling Elite Race Licence for 7 years. He now enjoys writing fitness and tech related articles, and putting cycling products through their paces for reviews. Predominantly road focussed, he is slowly venturing into the world of gravel too, as many \u2018retired\u2019 UCI riders do.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to cycling equipment, he looks for functionality, a little bit of bling, and ideally aero gains. 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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\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-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\">From the dominant to the anonymous \u2013\u00a0Rating every team&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuyNbGWyNRynWWLuycEZQJ-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\">Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney reigns as queen of Mont Ventoux, but the Tour de France Femmes crown is still up for grabs\u00a0\u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" 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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;It&#8217;s just a mind trip&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Riders from the Tour de France Femmes peloton recount their racing experiences of Mont Ventoux<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 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class=\"caption-text\">It was a Specialized \/ Roval domination, thanks to their sponsorship of three major teams <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-stage-by-stage-breakdown-who-won-with-what\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Stage-by-stage breakdown: Who won with what?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d421e94-94c9-11f1-9431-939908151a3a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Winner<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero\/Lightweight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wheel brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Groupset brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x vs 1x<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lorena Wiebes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SD Worx-Protime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lorena Wiebes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SD Worx-Protime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Uno-X Mobility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ridley Noah Fast 3.0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>DT Swiss<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marlen Reusser<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Movistar Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon Speedmax CFR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time trial<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>AG Insurance-Soudal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon-SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon Aeroad CFR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Schwalbe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Demi Vollering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FDJ United-Suez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-round<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7be8-94cd-11f1-ad75-bb12c19c7043\" 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\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XZpTbxihvtpMyEMkatXJR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-bike-brands-who-came-out-on-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Bike brands: Who came out on top?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d421f5c-94c9-11f1-b2cc-2d6e72b3ca13\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Canyon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ridley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Colnago, Factor, Look, X-Lab, Trek, Liv, Orbea, Winspace, Cannondale, Lapierre, Cervelo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d421fca-94c9-11f1-9dc0-bb7c541bb4a2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized was the absolute dominant force here, with two thirds of the stages won by its bikes. Of course, the brand sponsors three WorldTour teams, with each one taking at least one stage win, alongside other Pro Teams too. This meant each of these wins was a point for the all-rounder bikes too, as the S-Works Tarmac range &#8211; now up to SL9 &#8211; has been \u2018one bike to rule them all\u2019 since the SL7 launched and Specialized removed the aero-focused Venge from its line-up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Canyon took home two stages thanks to two of its three sponsored teams; Canyon-SRAM and Movistar. Wins were spread across the Speedmax TT bike and Aeroad aero road bike, with the Ultimate climbing bike seldom being used.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ridley was the only other brand to take home any spoils with the epic solo breakaway of Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset aboard the very aero focused Noah Fast 3.0 frame.<\/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\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LH57uMLxJAHcbapBJHNMa-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\">From the dominant to the anonymous \u2013\u00a0Rating every team&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes performance<\/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\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT-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\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/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\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-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 bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Every other bike brand in the race failed to win a single stage, or jersey for that matter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized riders took home yellow and green. Canyon left with polkadot and white. Colnago, the dominant brand in the men\u2019s race, took home the Team Classification, but no individual wins or jerseys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7c7e-94cd-11f1-8950-153cbe6b88c2\" 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\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uypZ27UctBkd9Kc5MmKR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Aero bikes took a couple of stages, but all-rounders claimed the lion&#8217;s share <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-all-round-takes-the-crown\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>All-round takes the crown<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422092-94c9-11f1-b0be-0f153efa0332\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bike type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>All-rounder bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aero bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time trial bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lightweight bike<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4220f6-94c9-11f1-b61d-4d9f0a1074fd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the men\u2019s race was a win for the aero frames, the women\u2019s race showed that the all-rounders were the main bike of choice for riders who won stages.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is biased due to Specialized only having an all-rounder, while Canyon and Ridley both took home honors with full aero bikes. Indeed many teams with the choice of aero and lightweight still opted for aero frames, likely due to it being easier to make aero bikes closer to 6.8kg with the smaller sizes often used across the women\u2019s field than men\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Time trial bikes took home one stage win at the TT, but interestingly some road bikes were used for this, or rather road frames converted into time trial bikes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But the main story was all-rounders winning across hilly stages and sprint stages proving the versatility. Interestingly though the Queen Stage up Mont Ventoux was won aboard an aero bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7d14-94cd-11f1-a5c2-d72648ddfa9a\" 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\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Za3Ny3T2fLhwXxDHEa9uR9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">SRAM steals a 5-4 win from Shimano, but the real winner is Lorena Wiebes&#8217; nails <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-groupset-wars-sram-keeps-the-crown\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Groupset wars: SRAM keeps the crown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4221be-94c9-11f1-8e2b-d3eb866c86be\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">SRAM was the leading groupset brand in the Tour de France Femmes, usurping Shimano from the top-spot, but it was close.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shimano counted its wins from Demi Vollering and Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar, while SRAM saw wins across a broader spread of riders and teams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Campagnolo was again notable by its absence, although a reinvigorated groupset line-up could see changes in the future, as the brand is still the only 2&#215;13 speed option available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422290-94c9-11f1-8225-c9ccbc1930be\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Groupset brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>SRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Shimano<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Campagnolo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7daa-94cd-11f1-9fe5-edd8b41f2a00\" 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\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXaVtNZoUXNDFeWAfHmAu9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Colnago and Enve have a little less to shout about here compared to the men&#8217;s race, but UAE Team L&#8217;Imad did claim the Teams Classification. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-roval-steals-the-show-zipp-and-dt-swiss-share-the-scraps\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Roval steals the show, Zipp and DT Swiss share the scraps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2d422362-94c9-11f1-ab23-19a1a1f17028\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Specialized\u2019s in-house wheel brand, Roval, took the top spot as the wheels are used by the three Specialized-sponsored teams who took home most of the spoils. Winning wheels were a mix of the Rapide CLX III and Sprint CLX wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Zipp took home stage wins with Movistar in the time trial, and Canyon-SRAM on Mont Ventoux, showing some versatility across high speed aero demands and long climbing efforts.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">DT Swiss was part of the epic solo breakaway on Stage 3 where aero was pretty much everything to help secure that amazing win.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d4223bc-94c9-11f1-98df-879befb97ea2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Wheel brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Roval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Zipp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>DT Swiss<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mavic, Ursus, Scope, ENVE, Bontrager, Cadex, Fast Forward, Reserve, Lun, Black Inc, OQUO, Branta, Shimano, Vision, Campagnolo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-triumphant-tyres-with-a-tubeless-takeover\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Triumphant tyres, with a tubeless takeover<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d42248e-94c9-11f1-a182-917b0fff4525\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre brand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Specialized<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Continental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Schwalbe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Vittoria, Cadex, Pirelli, Hutchinson, Michelin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d4224f2-94c9-11f1-96c1-dde805df5270\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A theme has developed, where Specialized and the in-house wheels and tyres were present across all the brand\u2019s bike wins. The latest Turbo Cotton tubeless tyres were used across the entirety of the riders using those bikes to take home most of the stage wins.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Continental remained present with Movistar and Uno-X Mobility using its GP5000 tyres to take home stage wins. Meanwhile Schwalbe muscled in there to get a win with Canyon-SRAM.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pirelli and Vittoria were absent, despite the strong presence both brands held in the men\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Inner tubes and glued-on tubular tyres have again been missing from the biggest races. Brands have tended towards tubeless across the board now thanks to lower weight and rolling resistance. Additionally, with more lightweight race tyres, tubeless affords micro-punctures to fix mid-ride with limited pressure loss.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c6b7e54-94cd-11f1-b8ef-b510a4550bd0\" 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\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MH5XpCsFizPvtmnovYVUe8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Schwalbe snuck a stage win, some time in yellow and a GC podium, thanks to Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney&#8217;s stage 7 win <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422556-94c9-11f1-a22b-45cc08ba8006\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyre tech<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubeless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tubulars<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-two-by-or-not-two-by\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Two-by, or not two-by<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2d42261e-94c9-11f1-9843-f9ce426a31cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">1x groupsets only took home a single win in this race, and that was just the time trial. Even then, many riders were still using 2x, due to the presence of some hillier sections in that stage. For the rest of the event, 2x was used by most riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Part of this may be due to 1x being particularly useful for races where the speeds are significantly higher often across flatter terrain. Looking at the men\u2019s event with stages in excess of 45kph most days, those stages present a perfect opportunity for 1x gearing. Plus there were fewer \u2018transitional stages\u2019 in the women\u2019s race so fewer truly flat affairs.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Instead, 2x and the versatility it offers was preferred for the majority of riders at the Tour de France Femmes. It doesn\u2019t look like that is set to change any time soon with the great gear ranges, smaller jumps in gears, and superb shifting afforded across groupset brands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-2d422678-94c9-11f1-a522-cd82adac1018\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stage wins<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x or 2x<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>x1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1x<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/battle-of-the-brands-who-won-with-what-at-the-2026-tour-de-france-femmes-avec-zwift\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NrBE7CAKSQNnFqUy4Uwsd9-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 As it happened: Mont Ventoux inspires a historic solo win and shakes-up the 2026 Tour de France Femmes GC battle 2 As it happened: GC riders battle it out as race lead changes yet again on Tour de France Femmes stage 8 3 As it happened: The favourites take control in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2087919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2087919"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087919\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2087919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2087919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2087919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}