Tour de France 2026: Pogacar leads, Philipsen sprint win

Timeline

1. 12 days ago

   [SPORTS] 85 sources

   Jasper Philipsen wins Tour de France stage 17 as Pogacar holds yellow jersey

   Jasper Philipsen won Tour de France stage 17, sprinting ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij, while Tadej Pogacar kept the yellow jersey with a 4:32 lead.

2. 17 days ago

   [SPORTS] 173 sources

   Pogacar wins Tour de France 2026 stage 14, extends overall lead

   Pogacar soloed to win Tour de France 2026 stage 14, widening his lead to 4 min 30 sec; Isaac del Toro was second, Paul Seixas third, and the race heads into a tough stage 15 to Plateau de Solaison.

3. 17 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Tour de France stage 12 sprint crash injures several riders

   A domino‑effect crash in the final 400 m of Tour de France Stage 12 injured several riders, notably Fernando Gaviria, who may miss the remainder of the race.

4. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Tour de France sees Uno‑X rider win Stage 11 and Merlier claim Stage 12

   Søren Wærenskjold (Uno‑X) won Stage 11, while a crash on Stage 12 saw Tim Merlier take victory, highlighting a chaotic sprint‑focused Tour de France.

5. 19 days ago

   [SPORTS] 37 sources

   Tim Merlier wins Stage 12 sprint at Tour de France, Pogacar keeps yellow

   Tim Merlier won Tour de France stage 12 in a sprint finish at Chalon‑sur‑Saône, his third win, while Pogacar kept the yellow jersey.

6. 21 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Tour de France highlights: van der Poel stage win, sponsor rename, and rider apologies

   Van der Poel wins a Tour de France stage and announces a daughter; Dumoulin apologises to Jakobsen; Merlier praises his sprint win; Quick‑Step re‑brands as Soudal‑Safety Jogger; riders report hotel issues and a

7. 21 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Alpecin‑Premier Tech wins Tour de France stage as van der Poel urges support for Philipsen

   Alpecin‑Premier Tech’s Tim Merlier wins Tour de France Stage 9; van der Poel urges the team to keep supporting sprinter Jasper Philipsen amid heat‑soaked conditions.

8. 22 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Fernando Gaviria shines for Colombia in Tour de France stage 8

   Fernando Gaviria was the top Colombian sprinter in Tour de France stage 8, while Tim Merlier won; Egan Bernal stays near the GC lead and Pogačar keeps the yellow jersey.

9. 23 days ago

   [SPORTS] 99 sources

   Tim Merlier wins second consecutive sprint stage at 2026 Tour de France

   Tim Merlier claimed his second straight sprint win on Stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France in Bergerac, tightening the green jersey race while Tadej Pogačar kept the yellow jersey.

10. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Spain's Girona and Barcelona Gear Up for Major Cycling Events

    Girona opens registration for the 2026 Sea Otter Europe cycling festival, while the Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona could bring 1.7 million extra visitors and up to €680 million to Catalonia.

11. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France offers riders a flat relief stage after brutal mountain climbs

    A flat stage 7 gave Tour de France riders a break after a grueling mountain stage that included the Aspin, Tourmalet and Gavarnie‑Gèdre climbs, with Pogacar praising the relief.

12. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Tim Merlier wins Bordeaux sprint as Max Kanter finishes fourth

    Tim Merlier won the flat Bordeaux stage of the Tour de France, with Max Kanter fourth, amid scorching heat and a strong German showing.

13. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 47 sources

    Tim Merlier wins Stage 7 in Bordeaux as Pogacar retains yellow jersey

    Tim Merlier won the flat Stage 7 into Bordeaux, his fourth Tour win, while Pogacar kept the yellow jersey; the breakaway was caught and Pedersen extended his green‑jersey lead.

14. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Tour de France stage aligns with San Fermín celebrations and France‑Morocco football match

    The 7 July 2026 Tour de France stage in southern France coincided with the France‑Morocco football match, while Movistar and Caja Rural teams wore the red pañuelo rojo for San Fermín.

15. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France 2026: Carcassonne‑Foix Transition Stage Preview

    Stage 4 of the 2026 Tour de France runs from Carcassonne to Foix, featuring early flat sections, several modest climbs, and decisive Pyrenean ascents before a finish that favours attackers.

16. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France Grand Départ drives major economic boost for Tarragona

    The Tour de France’s Grand Départ brought 60,000 visitors to Tarragona, delivering a €1.5 million direct boost, while Barcelona plans a detailed impact study covering Tarragona’s economic and social gains.

17. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources

    Southern Europe wildfires force evacuations across France, Spain, Portugal and Greece

    Wildfires across France, Spain, Portugal and Greece have burned tens of thousands of hectares, forced over 10,000 evacuations, halted the Tour de France and prompted EU firefighting aid.

18. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Tour de France 2026 route unveiled with key decisive stages

    The 2026 Tour de France starts in Barcelona with a short TTT, features key mountain stages in the Vosges and Alps, and ends with the traditional Montmartre climb.

19. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources

    Tour de France 2026 mountain stages 3 and 4 spotlight climbs and broadcast

    The 2026 Tour de France’s third stage (Granollers‑Les Angles) featured 4 000 m of climbing and fire‑related spectator limits; the fourth stage (Carcassonne‑Foix) introduced additional Pyrenean climbs, with live

20. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France opens with cutting‑edge time‑trial technology in Barcelona

    The Tour de France's Barcelona opening time trial featured new aero bikes, larger 64‑68t chainrings and lightweight frames from Colnago, Specialized, Look and others, with Vingegaard winning.

21. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France 2026 stage 1 team time trial in Barcelona

    The 2026 Tour de France opens with a 19.6 km team time trial in Barcelona; all 23 team rosters are set, with key riders such as Van der Poel, Pogačar and Martinez highlighted for early stage ambitions.

22. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources

    Tour de France 2026 opens with team time trial in Barcelona

    The 2026 Tour de France began with a Barcelona team time trial, Visma‑Lease a Bike won and Vingegaard took the yellow jersey; Isaac del Toro won stage 2 and Vingegaard kept the lead, while wildfires forced a no

23. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 157 sources

    Pyrénées‑Orientales wildfire forces 5,000 evacuations and cancels Tour de France stage

    A massive wildfire in France’s Pyrénées‑Orientales forced 5,000 evacuations, injured two people, and led to a spectator‑free Tour de France stage, while similar fires rage in Spain, Portugal and Greece amid a ‑

24. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 25 sources

    Barcelona hosts 2026 Tour de France Grand Depart

    Barcelona hosted the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, spending about €9 million and expecting over €120 million in economic benefit, with mayor Collboni praising massive crowds, traffic changes and independent

25. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian squad fields 12 riders for Tour de France start in Barcelona

    Twelve Italian riders, including Edoardo Affini and debutant Davide Piganzoli, start the Tour de France in Barcelona, while a typical team prepares thousands of bars and bottles for the race.

26. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Tour de France stages bring major traffic disruptions to Barcelona and Catalonia

    Tour de France stages in early July will cause road closures, parking bans and bus diversions in Barcelona and 64 Catalan municipalities, affecting up to 1.3 million spectators.

27. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Tour de France road closures disrupt Catalan towns as local castellers join celebrations

    The Tour de France’s stage through Catalonia triggers five‑hour road closures in Ripollès and prompts local casteller groups to perform human towers at the race’s Barcelona launch and along the route.

28. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources

    Tour de France stage launches in Tarragona, Spain

    The 2026 Tour de France opened its second stage in Tarragona, Spain, drawing up to 80,000 fans, boosting tourism and prompting local celebrations, merchandise sales and traffic restrictions.

29. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 98 sources

    Barcelona hosts Tour de France 2026 Grand Départ with team time trial and new heat rules

    Tour de France 2026 opened in Barcelona on 4 July with a 19.6 km team time trial, a new rule counting the first rider’s time, heat‑adaptation measures, and a Movistar jersey homage to the Sagrada Família.

30. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France 2026 Stage 7 to race through Gironde towns

    Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour de France runs through Gironde on 10 July, linking Saint‑Symphorien, Landiras, Cadillac and finishing in Bordeaux.

31. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 68 sources

    Tour de France 2026 kicks off with a team time trial in Barcelona

    The 2026 Tour de France opens with a team time trial in Barcelona, facing heat‑wave precautions, traffic changes, and line‑ups featuring Pogacar, Jegat, Merlier and others.

32. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tarragona prepares for Tour de France stage, tourism sector anticipates modest impact

    Tarragona expects 60‑80 k spectators for the Tour de France stage; hotels can’t gauge visitor numbers, restaurants foresee limited revenue, and the city will gauge economic impact post‑event while hoping for a

33. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Tour de France stages in Catalonia trigger traffic closures and police deployment

    The Tour de France will run through Catalonia in early July, prompting 4,500 police officers, 4‑5‑hour road closures on the N‑340 and A‑7, and special traffic plans in towns like Torredembarra.

34. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Barcelona to host Tour de France Grand Départ 2026, recalling 1957 historic race

    Barcelona will host the Tour de France 2026 Grand Départ, revisiting the historic 1957 race that saw Jacques Anquetil ride through the city.

35. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel miss national titles to focus on Tour de France

    Belgian and Dutch cycling federations face top riders Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel skipping their national championships to prioritize Tour de France preparation, citing mandatory rules and tactical

36. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources

    Barcelona Grand Départ launches Tour de France 2026 with teams, routes and connectivity tests

    The 2026 Tour de France starts in Barcelona (4 July) and ends in Paris, featuring new team line‑ups, mountain stages in the Hautes‑Pyrénées, a revamped points system favoring sprinters, and connectivity tests –

37. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Tour de France stages prompt major traffic disruptions in Tarragona and Barcelona

    The Tour de France stages in Spain will bring 60‑80,000 spectators to Tarragona on July 5 and trigger extensive road closures and transport changes in Tarragona and Barcelona on July 2‑5.

38. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources

    Remco Evenepoel faces possible suspension before Tour de France

    Remco Evenepoel may be suspended for skipping Belgium’s national championship, endangering his Tour de France start; Dutch star Mathieu van der Poel also skips his national race to focus on the Tour.

39. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Remco Evenepoel faces leadership clash and possible suspension ahead of Tour de France

    Remco Evenepoel prepares for the Tour de France, faces a leadership duel with Florian Lipowitz and a possible nine‑day suspension for skipping Belgium's national championships, while European national cycling r

40. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Barcelona ramps up transport for Tour de France Grand Départ

    Barcelona prepares for the Tour de France Grand Départ with 40 % more metro service, extensive bus changes and heightened security for up to 850 000 spectators.

41. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Barcelona to host 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, boosting Spanish cycling profile

    Barcelona will host the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, drawing global coverage and spotlighting Spain's cycling sector, while rider Pello Bilbao prepares in France despite recent health concerns.