01 Jul 2026, 16:31
Pogacar to Tour de France 2026 from the start in the spotlight of the record: what awaits him
- Pogacar will start as the main favorite and will likely be the one to take the lead in the Tour de France
- Vinъегрет will be named the main super-favorite, and Pogacar and Vingegar will fight for the victory from 2020
- Marchrut includes a command post on the hour in Barcelonі, and the rider will be forced to ride through Alpe d’Huez
Today, Pogacar, the reigning champion, will start Tour de France in the status of an absolute favorite. In the season, he won the bag with a number of victories in a row, with an eye to the record. With a number of victories, he might break the record for the number of wins in a row.
Pogacar has a chance to win the Tour de France again. Last season, he won the Tour de France with a record time. He won 19 races in the Tour de France and, having started as the main favorite, is expected to win the Tour again. He previously won the Tour Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes.
Starting 113th Tour will be the command race on the hour from Barcelonі. After the star, the rider will ride from Spain on the third day. The route will cover 3,300 km in total, including the final stage.
Stages 19 and 20 will finish on Alpe d’Huez, and the finale will be held at Champs-Élysées in Paris. The final individual time trial will take place on stage 16 on the way from Geneva. The final stage will take place in Montmartre with the finish line after the 26-kilometer loop.
On the last day, the riders will cover the remaining part of the stage, which may be decisive for the overall standings. However, the final stage is expected to be more interesting, as the riders will start the stage from the final part of Montmartre with the finish line at the end.
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