Tour de France 2005 - Start List

Start list

'The queen has returned' - L39ION of Los Angeles confirms US sprinter Skylar Schneider added to 2026 women's squad

Roster for US team stands at five women, with Samantha Schneider rejoining sister
'It's no longer medically advisable for me to ride my bike' - Eli Iserbyt announces immediate retirement from cycling in emotional video message

Belgian cyclist ends career after long struggle with reduced blood flow in the femoral artery
'Why can't I one day be there fighting for the rainbow jersey?' - Paul Magnier has the confidence to be Soudal-QuickStep's next big thing

21-year-old French rider names Mathieu van der Poel as his role model and refutes that Tim Merlier is a sprinting rival

'I can't say what exactly the problem was' - Knee injury delays Tim Merlier's 2026 season debut

Soudal-QuickStep rider to miss January AlUla Tour clash with Jonathan Milan
'It's nice to be number one, but I think the goal is to win races' – SD Worx-Protime aim for more in 2026 after 48-win season

Team building for Grand Tour success in future years, but not necessarily 2026, with new signings Valentina Cavallar and Nienke Vinke
Crashes, mistakes, heartbreak - US juniors discover humble cyclo-cross rewards on slippery slopes during final Belgian block of EuroCrossAcademy

'Cyclo-cross is a mirror. It reflects strengths and weaknesses' admits Graden Daume as she and Matthew Crabbe complete European swing with Zonhoven top 20s

'We want a victory in a major Classic' - Soudal-QuickStep returns to their roots, turning the page on Remco Evenepoel era in 2026

Paul Magnier extends until 2029 as Soudal back new Classics focus until 2030
The Rapha Winter Sale has up to 50% off – Beat the winter cycling chills with huge discounts on some of Rapha's best winter clothing

Get geared up for winter riding with some of the best cycling clothing from the Rapha range. These Rapha deals will keep your winter rides cosy and comfortable at a fraction of the cost
Tom Pidcock's Pinarello-Q36.5 team reveal bold new navy and gold race kit and bikes for 2026

Italian clothing company shows off latest jersey design for Swiss ProTeam