2026 Tour de France heatwave, Pogacar leads

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Tour de France incidents injure fans and highlight concussion protocol challenges

   A journalist vehicle crash near the Tour de France finish in Ussel injured eight fans, while three riders withdrew after concussions, prompting scrutiny of the race’s medical protocols.

2. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 125 sources

   Tadej Pogacar wins stage 10, widens Tour de France 2026 lead as rivals struggle

   Pogacar won Stage 10, extending his Tour lead; del Toro dropped to 7th, losing the white jersey; rider complaints over hotel conditions and safety concerns surfaced.

3. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Tour de France press vehicle crash injures eight spectators in Ussel

   A press vehicle in Ussel lost control near the Tour de France stage‑9 finish, hitting barriers and injuring eight spectators; one was seriously hurt. Police opened an investigation, and the race continued.

4. 7 days ago

   [SPORTS] 170 sources

   Mathieu van der Poel wins shortened heat‑wave stage of Tour de France

   Stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France was shortened by 30 km due to near‑40 °C heat; Mathieu van der Poel won the sprint while Tadej Pogačar kept the yellow jersey.

5. 7 days ago

   [SPORTS] 9 sources

   Remco Evenepoel and teammate Florian Lipowitz settle Tour de France team clash

   Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz clashed over a missed lead‑out on the Tour de France, then appeared together in a video declaring the dispute settled.

6. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 17 sources

   Remco Evenepoel angry with teammate Florian Lipowitz after Tour de France mountain stage

   Remco Evenepoel criticised teammate Florian Lipowitz for not providing a lead‑out on the Tourmalet stage, sparking a brief feud that team boss Ralph Denk said was resolved.

7. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Remco Evenepoel posts strong start, finishes third in Tour de France time trial

   Remco Evenepoel finished third individually in the opening Tour de France team time trial, moving to third overall and praising his recent training break.

8. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe adds inverted ‘13’ to 2026 Tour de France jersey

   Red Bull‑Bora‑Hansgrohe will display an inverted ‘13’ on its 2026 Tour de France jersey to mark its 13th participation and invoke a lucky superstition.

9. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Pogacar beats Vingegaard by 3 seconds in Tour de France stage

   Pogacar out‑climbed Vingegaard by three seconds in a Tour de France team time trial, while debutant Isaac del Toro eyes a strong role for his UAE Emirates‑XRG team.

10. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Tour de France heatwave threatens stages as Pogačar eyes fifth victory

    Tadej Pogačar aims for a fifth Tour de France win, but a 44 °C heatwave may force stage cuts or earlier starts to safeguard riders.

11. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz co‑lead Red Bull at 2026 Tour de France

    Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz co‑lead Red Bull at the 2026 Tour de France, starting with a team time trial in Barcelona; the duo's double‑leadership is backed by team boss Ralph Denk.

12. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France riders share ambitions and critique race format

    Dutch rider Rick Pluimers prepares for his 2026 Tour de France debut, while former champion Adrie van der Poel critiques the race’s shorter stages and safety changes.

13. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Red Bull‑BORA‑hansgrohe eyes Tour de France 2026 podium with new 13‑themed kit

    Red Bull‑BORA‑hansgrohe revealed a 13‑focused jersey for its 13th Tour de France start and, according to former director Rolf Aldag, aims to fight for a podium spot in 2026.

14. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Remco Evenepoel Confident Ahead of Tour de France

    Remco Evenepoel says he is in top form for the Tour de France, citing successful training and weight loss; his former manager predicts a possible podium, viewing a third place as a strong statement.

15. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Tour de France 2026 draws rider challenges and team‑size debate

    Remco Evenepoel prepares for the 2026 Tour de France, aiming to challenge Pogačar and Vingegaard, while UCI chief David Lappartient proposes reducing team sizes to make the race more unpredictable.

16. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Red Bull‑BORA‑hansgrohe appoints Evenepoel and Lipowitz as co‑leaders for 2026 Tour de France

    Red Bull‑BORA‑hansgrohe fields a dual‑leadership squad with Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz, backed by a strong support cast, to chase a podium at the 2026 Tour de France.

17. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Tour de France 2026: Carapaz shifts to stage wins, Vingegaard eyes overall victory

    Carapaz will target stage wins and mountains in the 2026 Tour de France, while Vingegaard, after a Giro victory, aims to challenge Pogacar for the overall lead.

18. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Tour de France mountain stage puts Vingegaard at risk after Rasmussen warns of Pogacar dominance

    Michael Rasmussen warns the early Tour de France Pyrenean stage could let Pogacar pull a minute ahead of Vingegaard, potentially deciding the race.

19. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Mike Teunissen says Pogacar could win ten stages as he returns to the Tour de France

    Mike Teunissen returns to the Tour de France as a domestique, says classic riders have fewer chances and that Pogacar could win ten stages if he wanted.

20. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France contenders Evenepoel criticised, Vingegaard set sights on 2026 win

    Remco Evenepoel is criticised for inconsistent Grand Tour form, while Jonas Vingegaard, fresh from a Giro win, is eyed as a top contender for the 2026 Tour de France.

21. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Remco Evenepoel's Tour chances doubted by former pros

    Analysts Michael Boogerd and Benji Naesen question Remco Evenepoel's ability to challenge the Tour de France leaders, citing a lack of recent top performances.

22. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Remco Evenepoel faces coaching shuffle before Tour de France as hometown café closes after 120 years

    Remco Evenepoel’s Tour de France prep is disrupted by a sudden coaching change, while his hometown supporters' café in Schepdaal shuts after 120 years.

23. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France hopes rise as Giro podium finisher Jai Hindley eyes selection

    Jai Hindley, third in the Giro d'Italia, wants to ride the Tour de France and could support Remco Evenepoel, who is set for his first Tour with Red Bull, as the team finalises its eight‑man roster.

24. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Lidl‑Trek rider Albert Philipsen injured in 80 km/h training crash

    Lidl‑Trek’s 19‑year‑old Danish rider Albert Philipsen was badly bruised after a high‑speed training crash, avoiding broken bones.

25. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Cyclists Albert Philipsen and Jai Hindley in Recent Cycling News

    Philipsen recovers from a serious crash; Hindley eyes another Giro win as Red Bull‑BORA co‑leader.