The second day in the Pyrenees and the first summit finish of the race, of sorts.
Pro Team Sponsors
There are 22 teams in the Tour de France with a variety of sponsors from household goods to governments. Here’s a closer look, presented in the start list order…
Tour de France Stage 5 Preview
A stage in the Pyrenees that promises plenty of action with a fight to get in the breakaway and the steep upper slopes of the Marie Blanque towards the end.
Tour de France Stage 3 Preview
The Tour de France returns to France but stays in the Basque country for a likely sprint finish in Bayonne.
Tour de France Stage 2 Preview
The Basque weekend continues, another scenic stage with plenty of climbing and a city finish.
Tour de France Stage 1 Preview
Welcome to the first of the daily previews. The Tour de France starts with a lively stage in the Basque Country that should be lined with fans and offers a finale open to many if they can make the front group over the climbs, through some crosswinds and into Bilbao.
Tour de France Preview
Series 110 of the Tour de France starts tomorrow so here’s a look at the overall contenders for the yellow jersey. It’s a 2022 rematch with Vingegaard and Pogačar clashing again and seemingly everyone else chasing the third step of the podium.
Tour de France Polka Dot Contenders
A look at the contenders for the mountains competition in the Tour de France. The competition’s been exciting in recent years… until it suddenly wasn’t come the third week because the eventual winner in Paris suddenly took lots of points late on and the contest was over, the heroic raider who’d built up a lead thanks to breakaways on mountain stages suddenly got overhauled. This year’s course gives the raiders and pure climbers more of a chance… just.
Tour de France iCal Calendar
Here’s a downloadable calendar of the Tour de France for your electronic diary or phone with brief details of each stage. There’s also a look at the TV coverage of the race if you’re planning.