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In this extreme heat there's less room to hide, it's like you're at altitude and some riders adapt better than others - Matej Mohorič's Tour de France diary

By Matej Mohorič Published 13 July 26

Member Exclusive Three-time Tour de France stage winner reflects on a TTT mistake, numbers behind his team's hydration strategy during the hot weather, and which stage he hopes to target for a breakaway victory

Pained, exhausted, and doused with water – Faces of the first week of the Tour de France

By Matilda Price Published 13 July 26

It has been a gruelling start to the 2026 edition, as is evident in these close-up shots of the riders

Fuelling the Tour de France: We compare the calorie burn to a Wimbledon final, a World Cup game, and a Big Mac

By Paul Norman Published 13 July 26

You’d soon get bored if you tried to fuel the Tour on burgers alone

Tour de France bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race

By Tom Wieckowski, Paul Norman Published 13 July 26

A rundown of the bikes and kit used by the 23 teams at the 2026 Tour de France

Don't be surprised by Pogačar's early dominance, history shows it's how every serial Tour de France winner succeeds - Philippa York analysis

By Philippa York Published 13 July 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' expert columnist explains why Pogačar's strategy is tried-and-tested, and what Visma-Lease a Bike are lacking in their bid to turn the yellow jersey tussle around

Tadej Pogačar's dominance will open up the race and give us more opportunities - Luke Plapp's Tour de France diary

By Luke Plapp Published 11 July 26

Member Exclusive The Australian rider shares his opening week insights, including TTT disappointment, feeling at home in the heat, and why Pogačar's early exploits could help him and his Jayco-AlUla teammates

Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz are putting on a happy face at the Tour de France, but I'm not really buying it – is anyone?

By Matilda Price Published 11 July 26

Analysis Latest social media video of the two attempts to dispel any notion of tension, but it's hard to believe that the leadership question won't rear its head again this Tour

The Tour de France organisers wanted 'suspense to the end' but the Tourmalet stage design backfired dramatically – and they should have seen it coming

By Patrick Fletcher Published 11 July 26

Analysis Including such a big climbing day so early has ensured that Tadej Pogačar is already in the lead by a healthy margin, with two weeks of racing still to go

Tech randoms from the Tour de France – Techy, silly and curious finds from the biggest race in the world

By Josh Croxton Published 11 July 26

Gallery Sometimes, when following the Tour de France on the hunt for new tech, we spot some unusual stuff too

What is the concussion protocol for cycling?

By Laura Weislo Last updated 10 July 26

Signs and symptoms checked quickly before riders can return to racing in process set down by UCI