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'Finding out I wasn't doing the Tour de France via the media was what made me most unhappy' – Fernando Gaviria on comeback trail with new squad Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
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A season-delaying crash, a coach break-up and losing key teammates – Has Jonas Vingegaard's 2026 Tour de France bid gone wrong before it's even started?
Analysis Two-time former winner was hoping for a less disrupted path to July this year, but so far, pretty much everything that could go wrong has
'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
Opinion The decision to invite Caja Rural over Bas Tietema's young and fresh ProTeam is the traditional choice, but not necessarily the right one
EF Pro Cycling launches search for new title partner to 'compete with the largest budgets' and target ambitious goal of winning men's and women's Tour de France in the next decade
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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Setmana Valenciana: Demi Vollering converts 19km solo into opening stage victory
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'In the 14 years I was on the team, the term UCI points was never mentioned once. I still believe the points will come naturally,' says directeur sportif
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Billionaire team owner's comments spark a reaction from the Prime Minister
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'Do you wait two minutes or show me your middle finger?' – Tadej Pogačar troubled by angry autograph-seeking fan during break from recent training ride
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