Tour de France 2026

[peepeekaitjie]

Roglic is in the break, the Tour is so over

[daveno7]

2 hours ago, peepeekaitjie said:

Roglic is in the break, the Tour is so over

and O'Connor has woken up...

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

O’Connor takes it from TP by 1.41 and JV, then Rubio, then Onley. JV loses another 9 seconds to TP in the GC. 

Chapeaux to O’Connor and Rubio, they really stuck to their guns 😮 

Couldnt pay me all the money in the world to ride this stage 😂 

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

🚨 Changes to Stage 19 - Albertville - La Plagne

The discovery of an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis affecting cattle in a herd located specifically in the Col des Saisies has necessitated the culling of the animals. In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route of Stage 19 (Albertville–La Plagne) and to avoid the ascent to the col des Saisies.

🚩 The ceremonial start will take place as planned at the exit of Albertville. After a 7 km parade, riders will head towards the D925, where the official start will be given. The race will then rejoin the original route shortly before Beaufort (at km 52.4 on the original schedule).
Due to this change, which notably bypasses the Col des Saisies, the stage will now cover a total distance of 95 km instead of the originally planned 129,9 km.

🕝 As a result, the start in the neutral zone will be given at 2:30 p.m., one hour later than originally scheduled.

🚨 Modification de la 19ᵉ étape Albertville–La Plagne

La découverte au sein d’un troupeau situé précisément dans le col des Saisies, d’un foyer de dermatose nodulaire contagieuse touchant les bovins, doit conduire à l’abattage des animaux. Devant le désarroi des éleveurs concernés et afin de préserver la sérénité de la course, il a été décidé, en accord avec les autorités, de modifier le parcours de la 19ème étape Albertville-La Plagne et ne pas franchir le col des Saisies. 

🚩 Le départ fictif sera donné comme prévu à la sortie d’Albertville. Après 7km de défilé les coureurs prendront la direction de la D925 où le départ réel sera donné. La course rejoindra ensuite l’itinéraire initial peu avant Beaufort (km 52,4 sur l’itinéraire horaire initial). Compte tenu de cette modification qui occultera notamment le col des Saisies, le parcours de l’étape sera de 95 km au lieu des 129,8km prévus.

🕝 En conséquence, le départ fictif sera donné à 14h30 soit une heure après l’horaire initialement prévu.

#TDF2025

[Michael S]

Can we call time of death for the GC competition then?

[peepeekaitjie]

1 hour ago, Michael S said:

Can we call time of death for the GC competition then?

What do you mean? There's only 22s between 3rd and 4th place

[Spinnekop]

5 minutes ago, peepeekaitjie said:

What do you mean? There's only 22s between 3rd and 4th place

And make no mistake.  That Onley laaitie is HHHOOONNNGGGEEER so if Vindaglue can crack on todays final climb (one can dream....stop laughing....) then 2nd is up for grabs

 

[Eugene Oppelt]

1 hour ago, Michael S said:

Can we call time of death for the GC competition then?

The battle for the maillot jaune is but one of the many battles within the Grand Tour, albeit its the most profilic and famous.

 Earning a top 10 is a lifetime achievement for many, nevermind getting into the top 5. 
Week 3 is the most precious viewing as these athletes are tired to the bone, mentally blunted and on the edge of their psychological and physiological capabilities. 

[Michael S]

If you ain't first you are last. 
I kid, and I'm being facetious, I should have stated the race for first in the GC competition. 
 
GC race down the order is much more interesting. 
Just riding in the tour is an immense achievement which few can truly grasp.

Green Jersey this year is a bit moot after Jasper's fall and with yesterday's 'truce' until the sprint puts the point of it comes into question in grand tours with modern super cyclist and push to make it 'safer'.

[The Ouzo]

[peepeekaitjie]

17 minutes ago, Michael S said:

I should have stated the race for first in the GC competition. 

it's not over until they cross the line on the Champs-Élysées

[Spinnekop]

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

Aransman takes it to JV, TP then Lipowitz. 

[Eugene Oppelt]

And Arensman turns saving Ineos’s Tour campaign with the earlier stage win into a highly successful Tour de France.

The very act of distancing the maillot jaune and two time Danish winner took a fistful of grit and belief. He crashed out of the Giro in the 3rd week and, with an injured knee, had to go home. And here we are.

 Beautiful racing.

Edited July 25, 2025 by Eugene Oppelt

[Chrisjanopsyfiets]

Vingegaard deserves the price for Most Non Combative Rider

[IceCreamMan]

Pogacar made a huge statement today and that is don’t bother turning up for 2026 either cos I am gonna whip you then too.