Tour de France

Tour de France

The Tour de France is the most important bike race in the pro road cycling calendar. It is an annual multiple-stage race held primarily in France every summer, occasionally venturing into surrounding countries.   It comprises 21 stages that take place over 23 days, which consist of flat, hilly, mountainous terrain, as well as individual time trial races.
Wout van Aert drinks a coffee during a rest day at the 2019 Tour de France. David Stockman/AFP via Getty Images)

Why do Tour de France riders drink so much coffee?

Tour caffeine consumption explained
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The Tour de France has lost some of its magic – and that could spell trouble for cycling’s future

Warren worries that, as a sport and an industry, we are pricing out a lot of potential lifetime cyclists
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Soudal Quick-Step team's Belgian rider Tim Merlier cycles to the finish line to win the 7th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 175 km between Hagetmau and Bordeaux in southwestern France, on July 10, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images)

Tour de France stage 7: Tim Merlier sprints to victory in Bordeaux 

Soudal Quick–Step rider adds to his impressive stats in stage races and Grand Tours
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Shimano neutral service pushing rider.

Why don't Tour de France riders fix their own punctures? Team cars, bike swaps and neutral service explained

Tour de France cyclists used to carry inner tubes and the tools to fix their own flats, but the modern racers have mechanics on hand to help
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Luke Plapp Giant Propel Advanced SL at the 2026 Tour de France

5 new bikes at the 2026 Tour de France weighed and measured

Weights, dimensions and spec details for five pro bikes at the Tour
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Slovenian Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates XRG celebrates after stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France cycling race, a stage of 186 km from Pau to Gavarnie-Gedre, on Thursday 09 July 2026. The 113th edition of the Tour de France starts on Saturday 4 July in Barcelona, Spain, and will finish in Paris, France on the 26th of July. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)

Has Tadej Pogačar already won the 2026 Tour de France after his ritual mauling of the peloton? History doesn't have good news for us

The Slovenian's 23rd stage win was dispiriting déjà vu for his rivals
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GAVARNIE-GEDRE, FRANCE - JULY 09: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 6 a 186.2km stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gedre 1379m / #UCIWT / on July 09, 2026 in Gavarnie-Gedre, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Tadej Pogačar wins Tour de France stage 6 and claims Souvenir Jacques Goddet prize on Col du Tourmalet

UAE Team Emirates XRG rider reclaims the yellow jersey in dominating display
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Wide tyres Tour de France 2026

Wider than ever: Tour de France bike tyre data shows the widths pros are really using

We analysed 26 tyres at the Tour to see what’s really happening
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Dutch Huub Artz of Lotto Intermarche and Belgian Victor Campenaerts of Team Visma-Lease a Bike pictured in action during stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France cycling race, a stage of 186 km from Pau to Gavarnie-Gedre, on Thursday 09 July 2026. The 113th edition of the Tour de France starts on Saturday 4 July in Barcelona, Spain, and will finish in Paris, France on the 26th of July. BELGA PHOTO POOL TOMAS SISK (Photo by POOL TOMAS SISK / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)

Tour de France stage 6: Lotto-Intermarché’s Huub Artz reprimanded for hand position 

The rider was in discussion with race commissaires over his hand position before dropping back to the peloton
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Baptiste Veistroffer racing at the 2026 Tour de France.

‘I wanted to enjoy myself’: Baptiste Veistroffer shares the stats behind his 144km Tour de France solo break

The Lotto-Intermarché rider has already entered 12 breakaways this season, and on stage 5 of the Tour de France he had to go it alone
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Custom Ridley Noah Aero Fast for Torstein Træen.

Ridley built this custom yellow-jersey Noah Fast for Torstein Traen in less than 30 hours after he took the lead in the Tour de France

Custom-painted bike was delivered to Uno-X Mobility after Norwegian rider claimed the maillot jaune
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Paul Seixas

"Seixas is phenomenal" – why France's new cycling star is leading a youth revolution 

Paul Seixas is the youngest Tour de France rider in 89 years. His meteoric rise is a continuation of modern cycling’s obsession with youth
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Remco Evenepoel Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 at the 2026 Tour de France.

Custom paint and boutique parts: Remco Evenepoel’s golden Specialized Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de France 

165mm cranks, narrow bars, a waxed chain and touches of gold complete the Olympic champion’s unique Tour de France bike
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Uno-X Mobility team's Norwegian rider Torstein Træen celebrates on the podium with the overall leader's yellow jersey after the 4th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 182 km between Carcassonne and Foix in southwestern France, on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images)

"It’s outstanding" – Norwegian who was treated for cancer now leads the Tour de France

Stage 4 of the Tour de France saw Torstein Træen take the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogačar
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Tour de France 2026 Grand Départ tech trends

7 Tour de France 2026 tech trends and why there's "no fastest tyre size" 

Notes from the Grand Depart in Barcelona
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LES ANGLES, SPAIN - JULY 06: Magnus Cort of Denmark and Team Uno-X Mobility competes in the breakaway during 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 3 a 195.9km stage from Granollers to Les Angles 1801m / #UCIWT / on July 06, 2026 in Les Angles, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

“Perfect for the breakaway” – Pogačar in yellow as Tour de France stage 4 heads for hot and hilly day in the Pyrenees 

Stage four of the Tour de France heads to the Pyrenees and could be ideal for the breakaway, if the peloton allows it to stay ahead
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Tour-De-France-99 - Lance Armstrong

What does Lance Armstrong really think of Tadej Pogačar?

Armstrong has spoken about the Slovenian several times, and holds him in high regard
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TotalEnergies team's French rider Thibault Guernalec douses himself with water to cool down as he cycles during the 3rd stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 195,9 km between Granollers in Spain and Les Angles in southern France, on July 6, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP via Getty Images)

UCI changes Tour de France rules in light of extreme heat

Cycling’s governing body has changed its rules around feed zones to ensure riders stay hydrated
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Why are Pogačar and Del Toro riding different bikes?

Too many aces up their sleeves for UAE Team Emirates-XRG?
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Zwift Montmartre climb.

“Short, sharp and built to sting” – Zwift doubles Paris map for Tour de France with Montmartre climb

Zwift has expanded its Paris map with 8 new rides, including the divisive climb that debuted at last year’s Tour de France
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Isaac del Toro

Who is Isaac del Toro? 4 things you need to know about the Mexican who could be a future Tour de France winner

Isaac del Toro has entered the chat
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