What makes the ideal grand départ? Barcelona certainly adds grandeur to the Tour, and the Tour is of sufficient scale to bring something to the city as well.
Month: July 2026
Tour de France Stage 1 Preview
Today’s stage should put the grand in the grand départ as a tour of Barcelona’s attractions and history with the yellow jersey up for grabs.
Tour de France Preview
Tadej Pogačar aims for a record-equalling fifth win, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel line up with green lights for their form and health, Florian Lipowitz is back after the podium finish last year while Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas bring carefree promise.
Tour de France Points Competition
After previewing the mountains competition, time to look at the points competition and the green jersey contenders.
Tour de France Mountains Competition
You know it’s July when you see the polka dot jersey. He’s a look at the riders who might be sporting it soon.