2026 Tour de France Route Features Double Alpe d'Huez and Ventoux for Men and Women
The 2026 Tour de France will feature a new team time trial format in Barcelona, where the time is taken from the first rider across the line, similar to recent Paris-Nice stages. This change has sparked criticism from Visma-Lease a Bike's CEO, but organizers aim to increase suspense and competitiveness early in the race. The race will start on July 4, 2026, with the TTT and a route that includes key climbs, and the overall race will be decided in the grueling third week.