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Tour of Spain 2026
Coverage of the 2026 Tour of Spain cycling race, including stages, competitor incidents, and related developments.
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2026-08-10 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 4 May, 12:36 UTC
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Pogacar misses World Championships, European Championships, and Tour of Lombardy
Tadej Pogacar withdrew from three major cycling events scheduled for the remainder of 2026: the World Championships in Montreal in September, the European Championships in Slovenia in early October, and the Tour of Lombardy in October. Pogacar was the defending champion in all three races. His team confirmed he would not compete in these events to prioritize recovery from his injuries.
Pogacar extends contract with UAE Team Emirates through 2032
Tadej Pogacar extended his contract with UAE Team Emirates-XRG through the end of the 2032 season on September 5, 2026. His previous contract was set to expire at the end of 2030. Pogacar stated that the team felt like home to him and expressed his commitment to accomplishing more achievements with the organization.
Tadej Pogacar abandons 2026 cycling season after Vuelta crash
Slovene cyclist Tadej Pogacar ended his 2026 season on September 5, 2026, following a serious crash during the 8th stage of the Tour of Spain (Vuelta) on August 29, 2026. Pogacar was leading the race with approximately four minutes of advantage when he crashed about 32 kilometers from the finish line. He sustained a concussion, a displaced fracture of the left clavicle, a stable fracture of the C7 cervical vertebra, and multiple abrasions. He underwent successful surgery on his clavicle on August 31, 2026, and subsequently withdrew from all remaining races for the season to focus on recovery and rehabilitation.
Demi Vollering holds third place in 2026 Women's Tour de France general classification
After two stages of the 2026 Women's Tour de France, Demi Vollering holds third place in the general classification with a four-second advantage over French cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and twelve seconds over Spanish cyclist Paula Blasi.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot expresses confidence in mountain stages of 2026 Women's Tour de France
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot stated before the third stage that she felt better than on the first day and expressed interest in seeing how she performs in the longer climbing sections expected in the stage between Geneva and Poligny.
Mexican cyclist Romina Hinojosa competes in 2026 Women's Tour de France
Mexican cyclist Romina Hinojosa, riding for Lotto-Intermarché, is competing in the 2026 Women's Tour de France and is positioned 138th, second-to-last in the general classification. She is supported by Mexican spectators following the strong showing by Mexican cyclist Isaac Del Toro, who finished third in the 2026 men's Tour de France.
Traffic disruptions in Geneva delay Women's Tour de France stage departure
One hour before the scheduled start of the third stage, traffic in Geneva was severely congested, forcing cycling teams to navigate tramway lanes to reach the start on time. Several teams including Mayenne and St Auber were affected, and the stage departure was potentially at risk of being delayed if traffic conditions did not improve.
Tour de France director analyzes third stage as advantageous for climbing specialists
Marion Rousse, director of the Women's Tour de France, analyzed the third stage as designed to favor strong breakaway riders (baroudeuses) rather than pure sprinters like Lorena Wiebes, noting that multiple mountain passes early in the stage could allow aggressive competitors to escape. She identified Elise Chabbey as a rider well-suited to the stage's demands.
Poligny hosts Women's Tour de France stage finish for first time
Poligny, France, a town known as the capital of Comté cheese, hosts the finish of a Women's Tour de France stage. The town previously hosted the finish of the 19th stage of the 2023 men's Tour de France, won by Slovenian cyclist Matej Mohoric.
Third stage of 2026 Women's Tour de France routed from Geneva to Poligny with 2400m elevation gain
The third stage of the 2026 Women's Tour de France is scheduled for Monday between Geneva, Switzerland and Poligny, France, covering 157 kilometers with 2400 meters of positive elevation and four mountain passes. The route includes the Col de la Faucille (11.4 km at 6.3% gradient) early in the stage and the Côte de Chaux-Champigny (1.8 km at 6.4%) located 25 kilometers from the finish. The stage is expected to be contested in temperatures near 40°C.
Lorena Wiebes wins first two stages of 2026 Women's Tour de France
Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the first stage of the 2026 Women's Tour de France on Saturday in Lausanne, Switzerland, and repeated her victory on Sunday in the second stage between Aigle and Genève. She took the yellow jersey as overall leader with a 14-second advantage over second place. Wiebes has now won seven stages on the Women's Tour de France, a record she holds by a large margin.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is defending champion of Tour de France Femmes
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, becoming the first French woman to win the race since Jeannie Longo (1987, 1988, 1989).
Demi Vollering achieves historic sweep of Ardennes classics in April 2023
In April 2023, Demi Vollering won all three Ardennes classics: Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. She won Liège-Bastogne-Liège for the second time after 2021, defeating Italian cyclist Elisa Longo Borghini in a sprint. This achievement was previously accomplished only by Anna van der Breggen in 2017.
2026 Tour de France Femmes starts August 1 in Lausanne
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes, the fifth edition of the women's cycling race relaunched by ASO in 2022, begins on Saturday, August 1 from Lausanne, Switzerland. The race consists of nine stages and concludes in Nice.
Victoire Berteau suffered radius fracture at Tour of Flanders in April 2026
French cyclist Victoire Berteau fractured her radius during the Tour of Flanders in April 2026, forcing her to withdraw from Paris-Roubaix, which she described as her favorite race. She was unable to compete for three months following this injury.
Victoire Berteau withdraws from 2026 Tour de France Femmes due to injury
French cyclist Victoire Berteau announced on July 28, 2026 that she will not compete in the 2026 Tour de France Femmes beginning August 1. Her withdrawal is due to insufficient recovery from a sacrum fracture sustained in the Tour of Portugal on July 5. Berteau stated she did not want to 'drag misery for nine days' without being at her best level.
Tour de France Femmes 2026 broadcast on France 2 and Eurosport
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes will be broadcast on France Télévision and Eurosport. Eurosport will offer complete coverage via HBO Max, while France 2 will air select stages with most broadcasts beginning at 15:45. Only two stages will be broadcast from start to finish: stage five (Macon-Belleville-en-Beaujolais) and the final loop around Nice.
Victorie Berteau fractures sacrum in Tour of Portugal crash
On July 5, 2026, French cyclist Victoire Berteau crashed in the final kilometer of the Tour of Portugal, which she won. The crash resulted in a sacrum fracture that caused pain when cycling intensely.
Demi Vollering won Tour de France Femmes in 2023
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering won the Tour de France Femmes in 2023, making her the defending champion prior to the 2026 edition.
Tour de France Stage 21 route reduced due to wildfires
The final stage of the 2026 Tour de France was reduced to 88.7 kilometers on Saturday due to wildfires outside of Paris. The stage was also adjusted to include the hilly Montmartre circuit, which gained popularity from use during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Wiebes dominates Women's Tour opening as climbers eye mountain stages
Wiebes dominates early stages; mountain climbing terrain favors Ferrand-Prévot and Vollering.
Vollering's historic 2023 season caps remarkable career arc
Vollering won the 2023 Tour de France Femmes and swept the Ardennes classics.
Tour de France Femmes returns August 1 from Lausanne with Ferrand-Prévot defending
Tour de France Femmes 2026 launches August 1 from Lausanne with defending champion Ferrand-Prévot.
Stage 21 route reduced as wildfires force Tour de France adjustment
Stage 21 shortened due to wildfires near Paris, marking second route adjustment of 2026 Tour.
Vingegaard abandons Tour; Lipowitz crashes in time trial
Vingegaard abandons Tour after crash; Lipowitz crashes in time trial stage.
Pogacar wins record-tying fifth Tour title; Van der Poel takes final stage
Pogacar claims record-tying fifth Tour title; Van der Poel wins final stage.
Pogacar dominates Alpe d'Huez as Martinez and Carapaz complete podium
Pogacar wins Alpe d'Huez stage 19; Martinez and Carapaz podium after on-mountain incident.
Stage 20 brings record elevation and historic Col de Sarenne ascent
Stage 20's record elevation and historic Col de Sarenne ascent define the Tour's penultimate mountain showdown.
Alpe d'Huez shaped Tour de France history across seven decades
Alpe d'Huez has defined Tour de France climbing history since 1952, hosting legendary moments and record ascents.
Les Bons Copains marks two decades with Tour de France milestone
20-year-old cycling group Les Bons Copains attends 2026 Tour at Pyrenean milestone location.
Alpe d'Huez double ascent and stage 19 mountains to test 2026 contenders
Alpe d'Huez double ascent and stage 19 mountains will determine 2026 Tour winners.