{"id":124523,"date":"2026-07-04T16:21:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T16:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/tour-de-france-stage-1-live-barcelona-hosts-team-time-trial-grand-depart\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T16:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T16:21:58","slug":"tour-de-france-stage-1-live-barcelona-hosts-team-time-trial-grand-depart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/tour-de-france-stage-1-live-barcelona-hosts-team-time-trial-grand-depart\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France stage 1 LIVE: Barcelona hosts team time trial Grand D\u00e9part"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T16:17:07+00:00\">2026-07-04T16:17:07.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9e690d3-98b7-448f-82da-62e31eea7133\">One of the big favourites for the stage have just begun their ride &#8211; Netcompany Ineos. They&#8217;re targetting stage wins over everything else at this Tour, and this team time trial is among their best hopes.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclingnews has learned that their strategy will be for K\u00e9vin Vauquelin to take over for the final 600m, rather than Ganna, as he aims for both the stage win and the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T16:11:17+00:00\">2026-07-04T16:11:17.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a8c08457-9388-469c-80ee-a5141a6d216b\">Having led at the previous checks, Movistar ultimately posted only the seventh best time at the finish. One of their riders crossed the line ahead of the rest, while GC leader Uijtdebroeks finished further behind with Cepeda and Castrillo, who were forced to sit up and slow down in order to try and help limit his losses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T16:06:00+00:00\">2026-07-04T16:06:00.927Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-906bd1f7-61f4-47ae-ae5f-209395110d7e\">Problems for Movistar! They were flying, but their GC man Cian Uijtdebroeks has been dropped, meaning those ahead of him have had to slow down. It appears they will not set the new fastest time after all, despite having set the benchmark at the second and third checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T16:00:34+00:00\">2026-07-04T16:00:34.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d17d63c8-fbdf-4111-9248-365d693f96f7\">Tom Pidcock set off alone in the final part of the course for Pinarello Q36.5, to help set the second fastest time, but still fell a whole 15 seconds short of Groupama\u2019s time. That time is however coming under threat from Movistar, who have set the fastest time at the second check by three seconds &#8211; but they\u2019re now being compromised by a mechanical for their time trial specialist Javier Romo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:55:13+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:55:13.189Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38d422da-4ad3-4d5e-8f54-ed812e99e7e2\">Romain Gr\u00e9goire finishing for Groupama. It appears his teammates Guillaume Martin and Cl\u00e9ment Berthet crashed at some point, as there were visible tears in their jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c72a596f-7105-4bf0-aa38-cacbecc8066d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeJHSZKh9o8ZcmjrHfPxEY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeJHSZKh9o8ZcmjrHfPxEY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeJHSZKh9o8ZcmjrHfPxEY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeJHSZKh9o8ZcmjrHfPxEY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeJHSZKh9o8ZcmjrHfPxEY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeJHSZKh9o8ZcmjrHfPxEY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:49:25+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:49:25.111Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-new-fastest-time-groupama-fdj\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-new-fastest-time-groupama-fdj\"><span>NEW FASTEST TIME &#8211; GROUPAMA-FDJ<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-f4f2401d-762e-4c6d-92c4-2cab0e0f98cb\">Groupama-FDJ have indeed set the new best time, a whole 20 seconds faster than TotalEnergies! Romain Gr\u00e9goire went solo for them in the final, and absolutely flew up the final hill. The recently-crowned French national road champion looks in great shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:47:33+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:47:33.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bdcd6629-8e28-4f07-8007-657c686daae2\">Groupama-FDJ are poised for a good time. They&#8217;re the fastest at the third and final intermediate check, one second up on TotalEnergies, and are now approaching the finish. It&#8217;s going to be close&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-60f0ec4c-0d24-4c30-8890-f5745584ee87\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS.jpg\" alt=\"The team Groupama-FDJ United cycles during the 1st stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, a 19,6 km team time trial stage in and around Barcelona in northeastern Spain, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Zq6RmwZxCvjWWLiUxfriTS.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:40:33+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:40:33.722Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7fa53fac-ce66-4d84-8dfa-0414f7a24983\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY.jpg\" alt=\"BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 04: Fans attending the race at Plaza de Espanya during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 1 a 19.6km team time trial stage from Barcelona to Barcelona \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 04, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ms2kRMfGa7na8qpfX3QsnY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:39:25+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:39:25.470Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-new-fastest-time-totalenergies\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-new-fastest-time-totalenergies\"><span>NEW FASTEST TIME &#8211; TOTALENERGIES<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dbd87c65-558a-4f16-a299-94255d6466b9\">TotalEnergies have just finished, besting Caja Rural-Seguros RGA by ten seconds. They&#8217;re the new leaders at the clubhouse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:37:13+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:37:13.433Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-751c86c5-9c79-411c-b362-2aa2c2eeed4a\">Another French team, Cofidis, are the latest to start. Their leader Ion Izagirre is riding his final Tour de France, and hopes to add to his two career stage wins here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:35:28+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:35:28.040Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-61f559c2-1a76-49a8-b0a3-8e8bec60564d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n.jpg\" alt=\"The team Caja Rural-Seguros RGA cycles next to the Venetian Towers at the Pla&amp;amp;ccedil;a d&amp;#039;Espanya during the 1st stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, a 19,6 km team time trial stage in and around Barcelona in northeastern Spain, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ThrZSdt5nQPawHYUa8kN7n.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:33:14+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:33:14.020Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f2c85f5-d510-4f7f-abc9-1b050679d1c2\">Third place at last year&#8217;s Vuelta proved Pidcock&#8217;s credentials as a Grand Tour contender, and although his season has been disrupted by injury, did win upon his return at the Andorra MoraBanc Cl\u00e0ssica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:30:49+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:30:49.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c7c43a10-ac28-4e28-abfd-16b7c431a5d7\">Tom Pidcock&#8217;s Tour de France has begun! He has just started the course with his Pinarello Q36.5 team, and is the first genuine GC contender to start this Tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:29:22+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:29:22.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-008dec8f-0548-41a5-b79e-453d090a5d6d\">Alex Molenaar reaches the line to set Caja Rural-Seguros RG&#8217;s time: 22:59.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:28:16+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:28:16.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-23d1e122-6567-4bd2-a786-d698ee3164e5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm.jpg\" alt=\"The team Caja Rural-Seguros RGA cycles next to the Venetian Towers at the Pla&amp;amp;ccedil;a d&amp;#039;Espanya during the 1st stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, a 19,6 km team time trial stage in and around Barcelona in northeastern Spain, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Vr7fYPFaN5zi8oLc2TBsm.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:27:06+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:27:06.456Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9456f1a0-c7e2-43b9-9718-140ba0e2fec4\">Of the four teams to go through the first time check, Picnic are the fastest so far, 2 seconds up on TotalEnergies, 7 seconds on Caja Rural and 15 seconds on Tudor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:26:21+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:26:21.249Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1a3328a-ac8b-4aff-a40d-3b344d584457\">One of the Tour de France stalwarts, Groupama-FDJ, are about to begin. The days where Thibaut Pinot made them yellow jersey contenders are over, but they do have French star Romain Gr\u00e9goire, who is a strong candidate for stage wins in punchy terrain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:25:10+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:25:10.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf936b31-5b3b-43f4-a440-4e913181857a\">Caja Rural-Seguros RGA are down to just two riders, as they approach the final 3km of the course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:24:25+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:24:25.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ffa7e18-e16c-4e3e-b65b-05f7c3b7881e\">A picture postcard shot of the Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part &#8211; Caja Rural-Seguros RGA riding past the city&#8217;s iconic landmark, Gaudi&#8217;s Sagrada Familia.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-86653368-a01d-4a40-804b-7bc5347c040a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D.jpg\" alt=\"Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team riders cycle past the Sagrada Familia Basilica during the 1st stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, a 19,6 km team time trial stage in and around Barcelona in northeastern Spain, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kQahzUcrtDyMRipDHsYs9D.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:21:37+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:21:37.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8faa9b4-1ca6-4b73-b83f-716295c8107f\">Tudor Pro Cycling begin their ride, and among them is one of the biggest home stars &#8211; Julian Alaphilippe. The Frenchman is taking part in his eigth Tour de France, and though he is passed his peak years, could still be good enough to add to his 6 career stage victories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:17:15+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:17:15.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e5b63ae-d76a-41ee-8f79-dfb7a12c552f\">TotalEnergies are the third team to set off. Their leader, Jordan Jegat, was tenth on GC last year, and will want a solid ride today to limit his time losses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:16:07+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:16:07.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c365da57-4f64-4fce-925b-17e859c7fc59\">Warren Barguil has already been dropped by the rest of his Picnic riders. It&#8217;s unclear it that&#8217;s a leg issue or a mechanical issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:15:24+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:15:24.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba5fd525-745b-4840-a276-241a4d00375c\">The Tour is of course a showcase of the very best tech at the cutting edge of the sport. Have a browse of our gallery of what\u2019s going to be on display at this year\u2019s race.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/new-helmets-from-kask-and-poc-loads-of-aero-tape-hacks-and-two-new-prototype-bikes-its-time-for-the-2026-tour-de-france-grand-depart-mega-tech-gallery\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/new-helmets-from-kask-and-poc-loads-of-aero-tape-hacks-and-two-new-prototype-bikes-its-time-for-the-2026-tour-de-france-grand-depart-mega-tech-gallery\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/new-helmets-from-kask-and-poc-loads-of-aero-tape-hacks-and-two-new-prototype-bikes-its-time-for-the-2026-tour-de-france-grand-depart-mega-tech-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New helmets from KASK and POC, loads of aero tape hacks, and two new prototype bikes: It&#8217;s time for the 2026 Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part mega tech gallery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:12:41+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:12:41.722Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-157b46bc-53a3-4726-a36b-bd4f64d2bda9\">The teams will be setting off at five minute intervals, with UAE Team Emirates-XRG last off at 18:55 local time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:12:04+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:12:04.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5bc3896-87f5-40eb-b756-a9015763a7d1\">Team Picnic PostNL are the second team to start. They&#8217;ve endured a rough year, with only one win to their name, and have a roster featuring veterans Warren Barguil and John Degenkolb, plus sprinter Pavel Bittner, to try to change their fortunes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:09:20+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:09:20.605Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a65ba32a-628f-46fa-97ee-d2ebf795b234\">Caja Rural-Seguros RGA are one of the wildcard teams who have been invited to the Tour. Their main man for the race will be former stage winner Fernando Gaviria, who is still capable of competing in a bunch sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:07:14+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:07:14.024Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c4bda1d7-df49-4f35-a17c-b9e951463b20\">Caja Rural-Seguros RGA roll off the start ramp, and so three weeks of the world&#8217;s biggest bike race have begun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:06:24+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:06:24.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2c7627-ac16-4c8e-a53a-2d5aae083d98\">Blue skies and hot weather have greeted the Tour in sunny Barcelona. The Caja Rural riders and ready and waiting at the top of the start ramp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:00:59+00:00\">2026-07-04T15:00:59.343Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-589153e8-711b-4d58-af7d-6949e29e9ded\">It\u2019s nearly time! Caja Rural-Seguros RGA will be the first team off the start ramp, at 17:05 local time.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-1-ttt-start-times\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-1-ttt-start-times\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-1-ttt-start-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Who will secure the first yellow jersey of the Tour de France? Stage 1 team time trial start times<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:58:45+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:58:45.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d6db180-aafc-4a4c-be4c-2514772275ac\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Team Emirates XRG doing a recon of the course. They will have been planning for this day for months.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-fc095127-0213-40e7-8e99-e3cfeb62e545\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb.jpg\" alt=\"Slovenian Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates XRG pictured during a training ahead of the first stage of the 2026 Tour de France cycling race, a team time trial of 19km with start and finish in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday 04 July 2026. The 113th edition of the Tour de France starts on Saturday 4 July in Barcelona, Spain, and will finish in Paris, France on the 26th of July. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga via AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ft3PSis3uGzBM6D88wn5zb.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:56:23+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:56:23.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cdaf797-d7e2-4b40-913a-3c585a16bba7\">Be sure to read our preview of the stage before the race kicks off in about ten minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-1-preview\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-1-preview\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-1-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour de France 2026 stage 1 preview \u2013 Poga\u010dar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel battle it out for first yellow jersey in team time trial, but can Ineos spoil the GC party?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:54:32+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:54:32.710Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4426a92a-7104-4d98-b22a-6396bf9a1c7c\">While all these stars will no doubt be part of some epic individual battles in the weeks to come, today, it\u2019s all about how they perform as a collective in their respective teams, for what is the first occasion since 1971 that the Tour will begin with a team time trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:52:39+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:52:39.246Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-596d43e2-80eb-4d7b-82bb-ff89e3d3b809\">This year, that familiar duopoly could at last be threatened by a third star, Paul Seixas, the teenager who looks like he has a rare talent that can compare with Poga\u010dar and Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<p>Rarely if ever has a Tour de France debut been more anticipated, and the atmosphere in France has reached fever pitch as they hope to anoint their new star. There\u2019s no telling where his ceiling is, and how competitive he can be at the tender age of just 19, but it will be one of the stories of the Tour following how he gets on.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:49:39+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:49:39.725Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78bde213-66c8-4484-b751-e882f7297571\">Thankfully for the sake of the race, Poga\u010dar isn\u2019t the only generational talent lining up at the start. As ever, he\u2019ll come up against his eternal rival Jonas Vingegaard, the man he has shared the top two spots at the top of the GC in each of the last five Tours de France. Vingegaard has enjoyed a perfect season so far, achieving his main goal of winning the Giro d\u2019Italia, to compete a flawless record having also won GC at Paris-Nice and Volta a Catalunya, and looks to be in the kind of form that saw him beat Poga\u010dar at both the 2022 and 2023 Tours.<\/p>\n<p>This will be the first time he and Poga\u010dar have raced together this year, and the prospect is mouth-watering.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:46:12+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:46:12.412Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3adb74e-5d06-432a-be5d-8b1f0de3222c\">There are countless narratives and stories on the eve of the Tour de France, but let\u2019s start with the main man &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar, pictures here training before the race\u2019s start.<\/p>\n<p>The latest record the unstoppable Slovenian is seeking to earn at this Tour de France is to match the all-time highest number of yellow jersey wins, with what would be a fifth. And by the unprecedented standards he\u2019s set these past few years, it\u2019s difficult to see how he can be stopped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-841a97b7-fa05-4968-b72d-63d63fbc3fd2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:683px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:149.93%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-683-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-683-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-683-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Team Emirates - XRG&amp;#039;s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycles during a training session on the eve of the start of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, in Barcelona in northeastern Spain, on July 3, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-683-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-683-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-683-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TveczbuPc6CHu3JnLFqvz5.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:38:13+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:38:13.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba22a316-d6bd-412e-8e68-3b23ceba6480\">This is the one we\u2019ve all been waiting for. After weeks of build-up, speculation, analysis and gossip, the biggest bike race in the world is about to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-04T14:37:17+00:00\">2026-07-04T14:37:17.798Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b61260f5-7aad-4190-af3f-f71288b9dd54\">Bonjour and welcome to the Grand D\u00e9part of the 2026 Tour de France!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-stage-1-live-barcelona-hosts-team-time-trial-grand-depart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-07-04T16:17:07.226Z One of the big favourites for the stage have just begun their ride &#8211; Netcompany Ineos. They&#8217;re targetting stage wins over everything else at this Tour, and this team time trial is among their best hopes. 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