Tour de Slovaquie 2026 to feature 70th edition of cycling race

The 70th edition of the Tour de Slovaquie (Okolo Slovenska) is scheduled to take place from September 16 to September 20, 2026. The UCI 2.1 category race, part of the Europe Tour, will consist of five stages covering a total distance of 889.4 kilometers, starting and ending in Košice and Králova hol'a.

The race stages include: - September 16: Košice to Košice (162.6 km) - September 17: Levoca to Liptovský Mikuláš (186.8 km) - September 18: Tvrdošín to Dohnany (195.1 km) - September 19: Beluša to Galanta (197.5 km) - September 20: Sliac to Králova hol'a (147.4 km)

Key competitors to watch include Paul Magnier, a favorite for sprints, and riders such as Henrique Bravo, Lennert Van Eetvelt, and Jamie Meehan competing for the general classification. The final stage is expected to be decisive, featuring a 12.6 km climb at an 8.7% gradient.

In Slovakia, live coverage will be provided by the channels Šport and Dvojka. International viewers may need to check official race YouTube channels for availability, as major French broadcasters like L'Équipe TV and Eurosport do not hold the rights.