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The 2026 Tour de Pologne is almost here, and in this preview show we break down everything you need to know before one of the most exciting week-long WorldTour races of the season gets underway.

João Almeida arrives as the clear favourite for the overall victory. Fresh off another outstanding season, the UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader headlines a strong field and will be looking to add another prestigious stage race to his growing palmarès. UAE also bring a stacked supporting cast including Jan Christen, Jhonatan Narváez, Benoît Cosnefroy and Rune Herregodts, making them the team to beat throughout the week.

There are also plenty of fascinating storylines across the peloton. Victor Langellotti makes his first race for XDS Astana Team after his move from INEOS, while Finn Fisher-Black continues his first season with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe after switching teams. Both riders will be looking to make an immediate impression in Poland.

INEOS Grenadiers arrive with an exciting line-up featuring Axel Laurance, Magnus Sheffield and home favourite Michał Kwiatkowski, while Soudal Quick-Step bring Ethan Hayter alongside one of the fastest young sprinters in the world, Paul Magnier. Lidl-Trek's Jonathan Milan is another major name to watch whenever the race ends in a bunch sprint, ensuring there will be plenty of opportunities for the fast men as well as the climbers throughout the week.

We'll analyse every stage, discuss where the general classification could be won or lost, identify the key sprint and climbing days, and give our predictions for the overall podium, stage winners and the biggest surprises of the race.

If you're following the Tour de Pologne 2026, this is your complete race preview before the racing begins.

Will Tadej Pogačar race the Vuelta a España 2026? Following another incredible Tour de France campaign, speculation is growing over whether the Slovenian superstar will line up for the final Grand Tour of the season.

In this video, we examine everything we know so far, including the latest reports, UAE Team Emirates' plans, Pogačar's racing schedule, and the biggest clues pointing towards a Vuelta appearance. We also discuss whether he would start as the overwhelming favourite, who his biggest rivals would be, and what his participation would mean for the race.

Could Pogačar complete another historic Grand Tour victory? Or will he decide to end his season after the Tour?

The 2026 Tour de France is over, and it's time to rank every team that battled across three weeks of racing. From Tadej Pogačar’s dominant UAE Team Emirates-XRG to Visma–Lease a Bike’s fight for glory, we break down which squads exceeded expectations, which disappointed, and who truly made the biggest impact on the race.

We rank every Tour de France 2026 team based on victories, GC performance, stage wins, tactics, support for their leaders, and overall impact on the biggest race in cycling.

Who belongs in S-tier? Which teams underperformed? And was anyone capable of stopping Pogačar and UAE?

The 2026 Tour de France ended with one of the most dramatic finales in recent history as Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar went head-to-head on the streets of Paris. With the new Montmartre finishing circuit creating chaos on the final stage, the two superstars battled for one last victory before the Champs-Élysées celebration.

Van der Poel used his explosive power and classics experience to fight for the stage win, while Pogačar showed once again why he is one of the most complete riders in cycling history by joining the action even with the yellow jersey already secured. We break down the final stage, the Montmartre battle, Van der Poel’s victory, and Pogačar’s incredible fifth Tour de France triumph.

Richard Carapaz capped off an incredible Tour de France with a second consecutive mountain stage victory, conquering Alpe d'Huez after a dramatic final mountain stage. The Ecuadorian produced another unforgettable ride to secure the stage win and wrap up the King of the Mountains classification, while heartbreak struck Sepp Kuss after two crashes cost him what looked set to be a famous victory.

In this episode, we break down Carapaz's sensational performance, the devastating misfortune for Kuss, and how Remco Evenepoel capitalised to finish second on the stage. We also analyse Tadej Pogačar's measured ride as he chose to protect Isaac del Toro's podium position rather than chase another stage victory, effectively sealing his fifth Tour de France title ahead of the final stage in Paris.

We also discuss the final general classification battle, Del Toro's impressive ride to secure the white jersey, Paul Seixas' fight for fourth overall, and what to expect on the final stage as the 2026 Tour de France reaches its conclusion.

Tadej Pogačar delivered one of the greatest performances of his career on Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2026, producing a breathtaking ride to victory on the legendary Alpe d'Huez. Launching a devastating attack before the final climb, the Slovenian reeled in the breakaway before powering clear to claim the stage win in record-breaking fashion, eclipsing Marco Pantani's iconic ascent.

In this episode, we analyse Pogačar's historic performance, how he dismantled the race on one of cycling's most famous climbs, and what it means for the battle for the yellow jersey. We also discuss Lenny Martinez's impressive ride, Richard Carapaz's aggressive racing, Remco Evenepoel's response, and the latest changes in the general classification.

With just two stages remaining, has Pogačar officially put the 2026 Tour de France beyond doubt, or is there one final twist still to come? Join us for our full Stage 19 recap and analysis from an unforgettable day on Alpe d'Huez.

Richard Carapaz produced one of the rides of the Tour de France 2026, launching a perfectly timed solo attack on the final climb to Orcières-Merlette to claim an unforgettable Stage 18 victory. The Ecuadorian judged his effort to perfection, holding off the chasing group to secure his ninth Grand Tour stage win and move into the top 10 on general classification.

In this episode, we break down Carapaz's brilliant tactical ride, Mauro Schmid's impressive second-place finish, and Matteo Jorgenson's strong performance after another aggressive day in the mountains. We also analyse why Tadej Pogačar was happy to let the breakaway fight for victory as he safely defended the yellow jersey, while Remco Evenepoel and the other GC contenders chose not to attack ahead of the final two decisive stages.

We also discuss the battle for the green jersey, where Mads Pedersen extended his advantage over Jasper Philipsen, the latest general classification standings, and what today's result means as the Tour heads towards the iconic climb of Alpe d'Huez.

Jasper Philipsen finally got his reward at the Tour de France 2026, sprinting to victory on Stage 17 after a perfectly executed lead-out from Mathieu van der Poel. After several near misses throughout this year's race, the Belgian delivered when it mattered most to claim his first stage win of the Tour and reignite the battle for the green jersey.

In this episode, we break down Philipsen's long-awaited victory, Van der Poel's incredible lead-out, and how the points classification has become one of the most exciting battles of the race, with Mads Pedersen's lead now reduced to just seven points.

We also discuss Tadej Pogačar safely defending the yellow jersey, Adam Yates' difficult day after battling illness, the key tactical moments that shaped the stage, and what today's result means ahead of the brutal Alpine showdown on Stage 18.

Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2026 delivered both triumph and heartbreak. Remco Evenepoel produced another world-class time trial to take victory and cut into Tadej Pogačar's overall lead, but the day was overshadowed by Florian Lipowitz's devastating high-speed crash, which forced the German to abandon the race while battling for a top overall finish.

In this episode, we analyse Evenepoel's dominant performance, Pogačar's impressive ride to defend the yellow jersey, and what Lipowitz's withdrawal means for the general classification. We also discuss the battle for the podium, the standout rides of the day, and what to expect as the Tour heads into its decisive final mountain stages.

The second rest day of the Tour de France 2026 has arrived, but after Stage 15, the entire race has been transformed.

A dramatic day in the mountains completely changed the battle for yellow. Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour challenge came to an end after his crash, while Remco Evenepoel delivered a huge statement performance to take victory and establish himself as Tadej Pogačar’s biggest remaining challenger.

In this rest day podcast, we analyse how Stage 15 has reshaped the Tour de France, what Vingegaard’s absence means for the final week, and whether anyone can still challenge Pogačar for the yellow jersey.

We discuss Remco Evenepoel’s incredible rise into the GC battle, Isaac del Toro’s chances of reaching the podium, whether Pogačar has been completely untouchable so far, and the key moments that could decide the final week of racing.

After 15 stages, the Tour de France has entered a new chapter. The question now is whether anyone can stop Tadej Pogačar from winning another historic yellow jersey.