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Stage 15 of the Tour de France delivered one of the biggest shocks of the race. Jonas Vingegaard's Tour came to a heartbreaking end after a high-speed crash forced the Visma-Lease a Bike leader to abandon, completely changing the general classification and the battle for yellow.

While the peloton was still processing the news, Remco Evenepoel produced a brilliant ride to outsprint Tadej Pogačar on the brutal finish to Plateau de Solaison and claim his first road stage victory of the 2026 Tour. Pogačar strengthened his grip on the yellow jersey, but the race was overshadowed by the loss of his biggest rival.

In this episode, we break down the crash that ended Vingegaard's Tour, analyse how it changes the race for the final week, discuss Remco Evenepoel's superb performance, and examine UAE Team Emirates-XRG's tactics with Isaac del Toro. We also look at the updated general classification and ask what the final week now holds without the sport's biggest rivalry.

Tadej Pogačar delivered another masterclass in the Vosges, launching a devastating attack on the Col du Haag before riding solo to his fourth stage victory of the 2026 Tour de France. Once again, Jonas Vingegaard had no answer as the Slovenian extended his lead in the yellow jersey to more than four minutes and moved one step closer to a third consecutive Tour title.

In this episode, we break down exactly how UAE Team Emirates-XRG controlled the race, why Pogačar chose the perfect moment to attack, and whether Visma-Lease a Bike made the right tactical decisions. We also discuss Isaac del Toro's incredible ride to second, Paul Seixas' breakout performance on home roads, the updated general classification, and whether anyone can still stop Pogačar in the mountains.

Mauro Schmid claimed his first-ever Tour de France stage victory after outsprinting Harold Tejada in Belfort, but the biggest story of Stage 13 was Tom Pidcock. After attacking on the Ballon d'Alsace and producing one of his strongest rides of the Tour, the Briton climbed to fourth in the general classification and suddenly looks like a genuine podium contender.

In today's episode, we analyse Schmid's perfectly timed victory, Pidcock's aggressive tactics, and why UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Visma-Lease a Bike allowed him to gain valuable time. We also discuss Tadej Pogačar safely defending the yellow jersey, Jonas Vingegaard's position heading into the mountains, and whether Remco Evenepoel should now be looking over his shoulder.

Finally, we preview the brutal Stage 14 in the Vosges, where Le Markstein could produce the biggest GC showdown of the 2026 Tour de France so far.

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The sprinters returned on Stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France, but the biggest talking point came long before the finish. Should Mads Pedersen have been relegated after his intermediate sprint against Jasper Philipsen?

In today's episode we break down the controversial sprint, explain why the race jury decided not to relegate Pedersen, and discuss whether the decision was consistent with recent rulings at this Tour.

We also analyse Tim Merlier's third stage victory, the dramatic crash inside the final kilometre, Jasper Philipsen's performance, the battle for the green jersey, and what it all means before the race heads back into the mountains. Finally, we look at Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and the latest general classification battle as the Tour reaches its decisive phase.

The Tour de France produced the fastest road stage in its history as the peloton flew from Vichy to Nevers at an astonishing average speed of over 50 km/h. While the general classification riders enjoyed a relatively calm day, the sprint finale delivered one of the biggest surprises of the race, with Søren Wærenskjold taking a remarkable victory for Uno-X Mobility after being the last rider home just 24 hours earlier.

In this episode we analyse why the stage was raced at such an incredible speed, how the sprint unfolded, and what it means for the green jersey battle. We also discuss why Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates-XRG will be delighted with another stress-free day in yellow, whether Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike are simply waiting for the mountains, and look ahead to the next opportunities before the race reaches the Vosges.

After the first rest day, the Tour de France exploded back into life on the iconic Bastille Day stage through the Massif Central. Tadej Pogačar launched another devastating attack on the final climbs to take a stunning solo victory at Le Lioran, extending his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard and tightening his grip on the yellow jersey.In this episode we break down exactly how UAE Team Emirates-XRG controlled the race, why Pogačar's acceleration was impossible to match, and whether Jonas Vingegaard made the right tactical decisions. We also discuss Remco Evenepoel's impressive ride, the biggest winners and losers of the day, the updated general classification, and whether the battle for the 2026 Tour de France is already slipping away from Visma-Lease a Bike.

The first rest day is here, and we're joined by Tour de France legend Jens Voigt to break down everything we've witnessed during an unforgettable opening week of the 2026 Tour de France.

From Tadej Pogačar's incredible form and Jonas Vingegaard's response to the biggest tactical moments, surprise performances, and standout riders, Jens shares his expert analysis of how the race has unfolded so far.

Having spent the first week on the official Tour de France race motorbike, Jens also offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective, revealing what it's like to experience the action from inside the race convoy and sharing stories that television viewers never get to see.

We also look ahead to the decisive mountain stages still to come and discuss who is best placed to win the yellow jersey in Paris.

Mathieu van der Poel launched one of the most spectacular breakaway attacks of the 2026 Tour de France, but all eyes quickly turned to Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Why were the yellow jersey's team helping to chase? Was it the right tactical decision, or did they risk creating unnecessary enemies in the peloton?

In this Stage 9 recap, we break down every key tactical moment, from Van der Poel's incredible ride to the decisions made behind him by Pogačar, UAE, Visma | Lease a Bike, and the rest of the peloton. We also discuss how the stage impacts the general classification, what it tells us ahead of the mountains, and whether this was a missed opportunity—or a masterclass in race control.

Was Pogačar trying to protect yellow, send a message to his rivals, or simply racing on instinct? Join us as we analyze one of the most talked-about stages of the 2026 Tour de France.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments: Should UAE have chased Van der Poel's breakaway, or should they have let the move go?

The first true mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France delivered the biggest GC showdown of the race so far as the riders tackled the legendary Col du Tourmalet before the finish in Gavarnie-Gèdre.

In this Stage 6 recap, we break down everything that happened between Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and the rest of the general classification contenders. We discuss UAE Team Emirates' tactics, whether Visma | Lease a Bike made the right decisions, the key moments on the Tourmalet, the battle for the yellow jersey, and what today's result means for the remainder of the Tour.

Has the 2026 Tour de France already been decided, or is there still hope for Vingegaard and the challengers?

The sprinters finally got their chance at the 2026 Tour de France, and it was Olav Kooij who delivered in spectacular fashion. In this Stage 5 recap, we break down the Dutch sprinter's maiden Tour de France stage victory after a dramatic and chaotic finish into Pau.

We analyse how the race unfolded, the late crash that disrupted the sprint trains, and how Kooij timed his effort perfectly to beat Max Kanter and Tim Merlier to the line. We also discuss the performances of the other sprint favourites, the key tactical moments from the finale, and what the result means for the sprint competition.

Plus, we look at the general classification as Torstein Træen successfully defended the yellow jersey, while Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and the other GC favourites safely navigated the hectic finish ahead of the first major mountain test on Stage 6.

Join us for our full analysis of Tour de France 2026 Stage 5 and everything you need to know before the race heads back into the mountains.