A sprint stage? Probably but this is a deceptively hard stage with plenty of climbs throughout so if there’s a sprint it’s for a different cast of characters.
Tour de France Stage 7 Preview
A short time trial and significant day for the GC that will tell us plenty about the form of the contenders.
The Top Job
Want to run the Tour de France? There’s no vacancy today but it’s starting to be talked about.
A front seat at the Tour de France, limitless food and wine, it sounds tempting…
Tour de France Stage 5 Preview
Out of the Alps for a sprint stage and a tonal change as the race leaves the mountains for a week.
Pro Team Sponsors
Money makes the wheels go around and every pro team is reliant on funding from its title sponsors who can easily supply 90% of the income needed to keep the squads on the road. But do you want some Wanty, do you know what Visma does and do you know the connection between Cofidis and Arkéa?
There are 22 teams in the Tour de France with a variety of sponsors from household goods to governments. Here’s a quick explainer of what they all do, presented in the start list order…
Tour de France Stage 2 Preview
It doesn’t stand out on on the profile thanks to the modest y-axis but today’s two climbs of the San Luca climb are hard and the final hour should be lively.
The Tour de France Exported
The Tour de France starts in Italy. With the recent announcement that the 2026 edition will start in Barcelona foreign starts are now more than a curiosity, they’re almost the norm. The potential for big crowds and a chunky hosting fee make it an attractive option for the organisers.