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'We have earned our place - no one can take that away from us' – Tom Pidcock confirms return to Tour de France as leader for Pinarello-Q36.5 debut
News Swiss ProTeam earned their way to a place at the 2026 edition mainly thanks to star British rider
Sorry, ASO, but I think you've made the wrong decision – Unibet Rose Rockets are the team the Tour de France needs
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News Education First will remain the team owner and anchor investor, with first naming rights on offer for new partner
Tour de France 2026 teams and wildcards unveiled, with Spanish team picked for debut over popular Unibet Rose Rockets
News Debut confirmed for Pinarello-Q36.5 but Caja Rural-Seguros RGA will line up in Barcelona as the final wildcard invitation after many expected Bas Tietema's team to get the nod
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'Even as the dog grows old, its sense of smell never fades' – Nairo Quintana still ambitious for podiums and victories after turning 36
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Tour of Oman: Mauro Schmid climbs to stage 3 victory and into the race lead
Jayco AlUla stay patient on final climb before launching Swiss champion to second win in 2026 -
'There's still room for improvement' - Remco Evenepoel not concerned about premature peak form after winning Volta Valenciana
No Milan-San Remo start planned after brilliant stage race debut with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe -
'I really put myself through it' - Zoe Bäckstedt loses the UAE Tour white jersey but impresses on the brutal slopes of Jebel Hafeet
Having shown her skills in the bunch sprints early in the week, Bäckstedt beat some climbers on the mountain
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'I still cannot believe that it's really happened' - Femke de Vries delighted with a breakout ride, taking third place in UAE Tour
'A little bit more training, a little bit more resting, a little bit watching the food and being more serious' brings Dutch rider a career-best result on Jebel Hafeet -
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana: Remco Evenepoel navigates chaotic final to secure overall victory as Raúl García Pierna wins stage 5 from breakaway
Crashes and attacks define short and punchy final stage, with Emil Herzog second and Jasper Schoofs third whilst Evenepoel wins first stage race of 2026 -
'I just embraced the game' – Elisa Longo Borghini plays it perfectly to win a third UAE Tour Women despite being 'uncertain about my shape'
Italian champion dedicates Jebel Hafeet victory to late friend
