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Le Mondeworld1 day ago
Tour de France shortens ninth stage by 30 km due to heatwave
Tadej Pogacar called for a complete overhaul of the Tour de France schedule after the ninth stage on July 12. The Slovenian rider said racing should avoid July and August in hot regions. Le Monde reported the stage had been shortened due to extreme temperatures.
news.sky.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Tim Merlier Wins Tour de France Stage Eight in Bunch Sprint
Belgian rider Tim Merlier took victory in the eighth stage of the Tour de France on July 11 after a flat 180.4 km ride from Périgueux to Bergerac. He launched his winning move in the final 400 metres to secure his second consecutive stage win.
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sbs.com.ausports3 days agoUpdated
Tim Merlier Wins Tour de France Stage Seven in Bunch Sprint Finish
Belgian rider Tim Merlier took victory on the 175.1 km flat stage from Hagetmau to Bordeaux on July 10, 2026. Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead after the seventh stage.
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Le Mondesports4 days ago
Pogacar Wins Tour de France Stage 6, Reclaims Yellow Jersey
Tadej Pogacar won the 186 km sixth stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre on July 9, 2026, finishing 2 minutes 38 seconds ahead of Jonas Vingegaard. He reclaimed the overall lead by 2 minutes 42 seconds after attacking on the Col du Tourmalet.
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gamereactor.eusports6 days ago
Tour de France rider Træen takes yellow jersey on stage four
Organizers added extra water and feeding support during 40-degree heat on the 181-kilometre stage. Træen, a cancer survivor, finished with an eight-minute overall lead. Pedersen won the stage sprint into Foix.
france24.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Torstein Traeen Takes Tour de France Lead as Mads Pedersen Wins Stage 4
Mads Pedersen won the fourth stage of the 2026 Tour de France on Tuesday after a long breakaway. Torstein Traeen moved into the overall lead while Tadej Pogacar lost the yellow jersey.
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news.sky.comsports4 days agoUpdated
Pogacar Wins Stage 6 of 2026 Tour de France; Riders Level on Time
Tadej Pogacar broke away 40 km from the finish to claim the stage and a commanding general classification advantage. Jonas Vingegaard had held the yellow jersey since the opening time trial.
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awfulannouncing.comsports7 days ago
Tour de France closes final 44 km of stage three to public over wildfire risk
Organizers restricted public access to the final 44 km of Monday's 195.9 km stage from Granollers to Les Angles after wildfires broke out near Perpignan. Race director Christian Prudhomme cited extreme fire conditions and 40 C heat in the decision made Sunday afternoon.
awfulannouncing.comsports8 days ago
Isaac Del Toro Wins Tour de France Stage 2 Ahead of Pogacar
Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro took the second stage of the 113th Tour de France on July 5. He finished the 169 km route from Tarragona to Montjuic in Barcelona first, with Tadej Pogacar second and Remco Evenepoel third.
awfulannouncing.comsports8 days ago
Jonas Vingegaard Takes First Yellow Jersey in Tour de France Opener
Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike won the 19.6 km team time trial in Barcelona. The Danish rider leads the general classification by eight seconds over Filippo Ganna and 12 seconds over Tadej Pogacar.
thegoodlifefrance.comsports9 days agoUpdated
Vingegaard Leads After Team Time Trial; Pogačar 12 Seconds Behind at Tour de France Start
Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike posted the fastest time in the 12.1-mile opening stage in Barcelona. Tadej Pogačar finished 12 seconds behind as the race began its three-week run.
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thegoodlifefrance.comsports9 days ago
Tour de France Starts With 19.6-Kilometer Team Time Trial in Barcelona
The race opens July 4 with its first team time trial since 1971. The 19.6 km course ends at the Olympic Stadium after a flat section and two climbs.
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thegoodlifefrance.comsports9 days ago
19-Year-Old Cyclist to Start First Tour de France on July 5
Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French rider, will begin his first Tour de France on July 5 in Barcelona. He is expected to compete for the general classification with his team.
thegoodlifefrance.comsports10 days ago
Michael Matthews to Start Ninth Tour de France After Missing 2025 Event and Suffering 2026 Training Crash
Australian rider Michael Matthews will start the 2026 Tour de France on Saturday in Barcelona after missing last year's race due to a pulmonary embolism and recovering from a serious training crash. Abc reported the 35-year-old Jayco AlUla cyclist has overcome the setbacks to com…
thegoodlifefrance.comsports10 days ago
2026 Tour de France Route Includes Two Alpe d’Huez Finishes and Barcelona Start
The 21-stage race begins July 4 in Barcelona with a team time trial and ends in Paris. Five summit finishes and seven flat stages are scheduled across Spain and France.
news.sky.comsports10 days ago
Chris Froome Announces Retirement From Professional Cycling
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has ended his professional career at age 41. The British rider cited a serious August 2025 crash as the decisive factor. Froome won seven Grand Tours across his time with Team Sky and Israel-Premier Tech.
arstechnica.comworld15 days ago
Eurobike 2026 Shows AI Bicycle Motors and Safety Systems Amid Three Years of Falling European Sales
The Eurobike trade fair in Frankfurt featured new artificial intelligence technologies for electric bicycle motors and hazard detection. Avinox and Canyon presented prototypes that adjust assistance or warn riders of nearby risks. The European market has declined for three straig…
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The Independentsports18 days ago
British Rider Ruled Out of Tour de France with Shoulder Injury
A 23-year-old British cyclist will miss the 2026 Tour de France after medical tests confirmed a significant shoulder injury from a crash two weeks earlier. The team announced the withdrawal on Thursday and said rehabilitation has begun.
rte.iesports22 days ago
Pogacar Wins Tour de Suisse With Final-Stage Victory
Tadej Pogacar secured the overall Tour de Suisse title on Sunday by winning the fifth and final stage. The Slovenian rider also won the opening stage and the Saturday time trial.
bbc.co.uksports28 days ago
Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl Retain European Para-cycling Road Race Title
The British tandem won gold in Italy and helped Great Britain claim 18 medals, including three golds, at the 2026 UEC Para-cycling Road European Championships.
Le Mondesports29 days ago
Seixas Withdraws from Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Final Stage After Crash but Finished Seventh on Prior Stage
The 19-year-old French cyclist abandoned the final stage on Sunday after sustaining multiple abrasions in a high-speed crash the previous day.
abcnews.go.comsports36 days ago
Vollering Overtakes Four-Time Champion Van der Breggen on Final Climb to Win Giro d'Italia
Dutch rider Demi Vollering claimed her first Giro d'Italia title on Sunday by overtaking Anna van der Breggen during the decisive ninth stage.
thesouthafrican.comsports37 days ago
Vollering Wins Shortened Queen Stage as van der Breggen Retains Giro Lead
Vollering took victory on the altered stage eight after organizers cut 28 km due to ice risk. She narrowed Anna van der Breggen's overall lead to 49 seconds.
bbc.co.uksports39 days ago
Italian rider wins fourth Giro d'Italia Women sprint stage
Elisa Balsamo took her fourth consecutive sprint victory on stage six. Anna van der Breggen kept the overall lead after the 159 km flat stage.
business43 days ago
Australian cyclist finishes third at Giro d'Italia
Jai Hindley placed third overall in the Giro d'Italia. Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard won the race, completing victories in all three Grand Tours.
bbc.co.uksports43 days ago
Jonas Vingegaard Wins 2026 Giro d'Italia
The Danish rider completed the set of all three Grand Tours with victory in Rome. Vingegaard won five stages and earned just under 116,000 euros for the overall title.
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bbc.co.uksports43 days ago
Balsamo Wins Stage 2 of Women's Giro d'Italia, Takes Early Lead
Balsamo took the 156 km stage ending in Caorle with a sprint 200 m from the line. She now leads the general classification by eight seconds after nine stages remain.
bbc.co.uksports44 days ago
Lorena Wiebes' Bike Under UCI Weight Limit, Stripped of Giro d'Italia Stage One Victory
Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes was removed from the race hours after winning the opening stage for using a bike below the UCI minimum weight. Elisa Balsamo was awarded the stage victory and will wear the maglia rosa on Sunday.
gamereactor.euworld48 days ago
Danish Cyclist Wins Stage 16 of Giro d'Italia
A Danish rider took the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday by riding alone to the finish in the Swiss resort of Cari. The victory increased the rider's advantage in the overall classification.
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business51 days ago
Danish rider takes Giro d'Italia lead with stage 14 win
The Danish rider won stage 14 and claimed the overall lead. An Australian rider moved into fifth place in the general classification.
The Independentworld54 days ago
Survey: 29 Percent of London Drivers Consider Cycling as Fuel Prices Rise
A poll of 1,000 London adults shows 28 percent of drivers cycling more or planning to switch due to higher petrol and diesel prices. The increase follows restrictions on tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz that began on 28 February.
gamereactor.euworld57 days ago
Vingegaard Wins Giro d'Italia Stage Nine, Narrows Gap to Leader Eulálio
Jonas Vingegaard won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday. The Danish rider finished 12 seconds ahead of Felix Gall on the uphill finish to Corno alle Scale.
business59 days ago
Vingegaard Wins Giro d'Italia Stage Seven as Three Australians Sit in Top 10
Jonas Vingegaard won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia on the Blockhaus climb, finishing 13 seconds ahead of the next rider. Three Australian riders placed in the top 10 overall after the 244-kilometre stage. The race leader retained the pink jersey with a lead of more than three…
winnipegfreepress.comworld60 days ago
Davide Ballerini Wins Stage Six of Giro d'Italia in Naples
Davide Ballerini won stage six of the Giro d'Italia after avoiding a series of crashes on the final corner in wet conditions in Naples. Overall leader Afonso Eulalio remained safely within the main group of riders. The stage covered slick cobblestone streets in the Italian city.
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business61 days ago
Rider Overcomes Crash and Wrong Turn to Win Giro d'Italia Stage
A rider from the breakaway crashed with 12km remaining and took a wrong turn with 2km to go but still won stage five of the Giro d'Italia in a two-man sprint. The stage covered 203km from Praia a Mare to Potenza with 4,100m of climbing in rainy conditions. The new overall leader…
bbc.co.ukworld64 days ago
Paul Magnier Wins Third Stage of Giro d'Italia in Sofia
Paul Magnier won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia, finishing ahead of two rivals in a sprint finish in Sofia. The victory came on a stage that tested riders' positioning and timing in the final kilometers. The result marks an early success for the young rider in the Italian G…
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sportsnet.caworld64 days ago
British Rider Adam Yates Withdraws From Giro d'Italia With Concussion
British rider Adam Yates has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia after sustaining a concussion in a heavy crash. The withdrawal occurred before the third stage, which is scheduled for Sunday. Yates was involved in the crash on Saturday.
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urbansketchers.orgworld78 days ago
Bicycle Company Paid $308,000 to Equalize Prize Money for Women Cyclists
A bicycle company disbursed approximately $308,000 between 2021 and 2025 to match prize money for female cyclists in races where women received less than men. The initiative addressed gender disparities in professional cycling earnings. The payouts decreased over time as more rac…
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deccanchronicle.comworld80 days ago
Veteran and Son Near Completion of Global Cycling Journey for World Records
A veteran and his son from Norfolk are days away from finishing a year-long bicycle trip around the world. They aim to set three Guinness World Records and have raised funds for Unicef. The pair shared experiences from their travels through multiple continents.
gamereactor.euworld81 days ago
French Cyclist Paul Seixas Wins La Fleche Wallonne as Youngest Ever at 19
Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, secured victory in the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday, marking his first participation in the race. He outperformed Switzerland's Mauro Schmid and Britain's Ben Tulett. This achievement makes Seixas the youngest winner i…
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Van Rysel Develops Airbag System Integrated into Road Cyclists' Skinsuit
Van Rysel has developed an airbag system integrated into a race-ready skinsuit for road cyclists, in collaboration with In&motion. The system weighs about 700 grams and deploys in 60 milliseconds to protect the upper body. It is currently being tested on professional riders and i…