{"id":251653,"date":"2026-07-06T11:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/tour-de-france-stage-3-live-racing-has-begun-on-a-hot-day-in-the-pyrenees-but-will-it-be-a-stage-for-the-breakaway-or-more-gc-action\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:02:52","slug":"tour-de-france-stage-3-live-racing-has-begun-on-a-hot-day-in-the-pyrenees-but-will-it-be-a-stage-for-the-breakaway-or-more-gc-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/tour-de-france-stage-3-live-racing-has-begun-on-a-hot-day-in-the-pyrenees-but-will-it-be-a-stage-for-the-breakaway-or-more-gc-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France stage 3 LIVE \u2013 Racing has begun on a hot day in the Pyrenees, but will it be a stage for the breakaway or more GC action?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T11:02:52+00:00\">2026-07-06T11:02:52.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8ca448ee-fe1c-46bd-b11d-e135f8657860\">On a quick descent now before the road kicks up again shortly.<\/p>\n<p>George Bennett (NSN) is attacking off the front on his own, with the bunch stretched out behind him.<\/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<p id=\"elk-8ca448ee-fe1c-46bd-b11d-e135f8657860-2\">He&#8217;s a local rider who has lived in Girona and Andorra so may well know these roads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T11:01:53+00:00\">2026-07-06T11:01:53.763Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d483ded-116d-4b95-a09e-e55d8f7980e8\">Back together at the front. Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar) is struggling out the back&#8230; not a great start to the Tour for him. He came here to target GC.<\/p>\n<p>Paret-Peintre won max points at the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-e2c83b42-a275-48b4-905a-ed0c56b403c3\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kom-results-cote-de-saint-feliu-de-codines-cat-3-2\">KoM results \u2013 C\u00f4te de Saint Feliu de Codines (cat. 3)<\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" id=\"elk-c5a10bda-ca86-490c-b6b3-9aacb8bd6846\">\n<li>Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) \u2013 2 pts<\/li>\n<li>Javier Romo (Movistar) \u2013 1 pt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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=\"2026-07-06T10:57:17+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:57:17.717Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2a91a6e8-4c2d-4d8d-9c66-55ad7dc3e2e7\">Up front, Javier Romo (Movistar) and Paret-Peintre are in the lead but not far in front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:56:36+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:56:36.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd31a820-8809-45c4-afd1-2bf9e5d47fb1\">Matthew Riccitello (Decathlon CMA CGM) is also at the medical car, he&#8217;s clearly been down too.<\/p>\n<p>He is a very important domestique for Paul Seixas.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:54:21+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:54:21.382Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4eb724bc-d83a-4633-bc5a-506225d21ebb\">That crash has split and slowed things down in the bunch a bit I think. Those who got through unscathed are just taking the foot off the gas to allow things to come back together.<\/p>\n<p>Armirail is at the medical car.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:53:33+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:53:33.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-430c510b-d249-49af-81ff-c633ad73a5fa\">Everyone looks to be up and riding again, but that was a big hit for a lot of riders.<\/p>\n<p>Armirail was the first so go down and slowest to start again. His shoe looks to be broken.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:52:58+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:52:58.034Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-e49dac97-a5f9-4c55-80ab-b2f50e5ea026\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crash-in-the-bunch-2\">Crash in the bunch<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-064e6a3d-6956-47ee-8e09-57798fc4d4df\">Oof big old crash in the peloton, happened near the front and lots of riders went down or were held up.<\/p>\n<p>Isaac del Toro was affected, Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike), several Netcompany Ineos riders.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:49:11+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:49:11.384Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0569754d-16ce-4857-b73d-7e752b3cc79c\">Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) is puttin in a big dig, with Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-QuickStep) on his wheel. The serious riders are coming out to play now, will be interesting to see what the GC teams think to this&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:46:45+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:46:45.122Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-climb-cote-de-saint-feliu-de-codines-8-2km-at-4-5-cat-3\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-climb-cote-de-saint-feliu-de-codines-8-2km-at-4-5-cat-3\"><span>Climb: C\u00f4te de Saint Feliu de Codines (8.2km at 4.5%) \u2013 cat. 3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4017bcba-3b95-4703-8618-7ad3662e6b15\">Onto the climb now, bunch is together but the attacks are starting.<\/p>\n<p>Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9) is already struggling out the back. He&#8217;s had a rubbish start to this race, he&#8217;s been ill.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:40:07+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:40:07.124Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-abef0ca7-e3b6-4dfd-80e0-76023af6195c\">That&#8217;s pretty much closed down now. So we start again. The first climb starts in about 5km, and it&#8217;s 7km long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:39:14+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:39:14.389Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2eea189d-8352-4c0f-a572-c1d748790c94\">Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda Pierna (Movistar) and Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) have just joined the leaders, with a load more riders chasing behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:38:20+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:38:20.922Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-4f5f0cd8-5683-45f7-a701-7030dbd33a11\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"five-off-the-front-2\">Five off the front<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c4545f10-2b88-4c26-b534-59a55194e3a3\">A group of five have just chipped off the front and they have about 10 seconds, but we&#8217;re nowhere near done \u2013 the breakaway battle has only just begun, I&#8217;d say.<\/p>\n<p>But for reference, they are:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-425be655-5a77-4067-b733-ee7526b7dd3d\">\n<li>Vervaeke (Soudal-QuickStep)<\/li>\n<li>Tr\u00e6en (Uno-X Mobility)<\/li>\n<li>Slock (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9)<\/li>\n<li>Guernalec (TotalEnergies)<\/li>\n<li>Nicolau (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"2026-07-06T10:35:00+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:35:00.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-377ca5aa-7c61-487f-855b-b6482452f965\">Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) is in the mix near the front. Probably policing things for his team, keeping an eye on who is doing what, more than trying to get involved himself.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s mainly strong breakaway specialists and smaller team riders who are having a go right now, but it&#8217;s not quite full gas yet.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:33:19+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:33:19.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-920c8f8d-a2cb-4ff7-ba43-4ce9261a1b57\">The first climb starts in just a few kilometres, so actually instead of attacks from the gun we&#8217;re seeing a relatively calm peloton right now. Riders are amassing at the front, but not launching just yet, as they will be a big fight on the climb \u2013 they&#8217;re saving their energy for that.<\/p>\n<p>As I say that, Louis Vervaeke launches a little move off the front.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:31:10+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:31:10.902Z<\/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-cc148296-9c18-4539-80e1-f9303afe7798\">Off we go! 195.9km on the menu today, with three cat. 3 climbs and one cat. 1.<\/p>\n<p>Full stage preview: <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-3-preview\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-3-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-3-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France 2026 stage 3 preview &#8211; Where there&#8217;s smoke, there could be fire<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b5d86da7-644b-4f55-adef-182e8b14c8f8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1680px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:69.17%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-320-80.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: ASO)<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:25:19+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:25:19.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5dd7450e-657b-450f-a2c2-b3eef43b2cfc\">Talking of their rivalry, though, we&#8217;ve done a few Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard head to heads recently, comparing their bikes and their physiology.<\/p>\n<p>Have a read here:<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/pogacar-vs-vingegaard-a-physiological-head-to-head-where-the-battle-will-be-won-at-the-tour-de-france\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/pogacar-vs-vingegaard-a-physiological-head-to-head-where-the-battle-will-be-won-at-the-tour-de-france\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/pogacar-vs-vingegaard-a-physiological-head-to-head-where-the-battle-will-be-won-at-the-tour-de-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard: A physiological head-to-head \u2013 Where the battle will be won at the Tour de France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-3e02abab-09d9-4482-813a-8d4a52beffa5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1999px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.28%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB.png\" alt=\"Tadej Poga&amp;amp;#269;ar and Jonas Vingegaard with data visuals in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-320-80.png 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\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB.png\" 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\/Illustration by Michael Rawley)<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:22:33+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:22:33.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08ba44f2-d3db-4ec2-a1e1-e7d67c69e30c\">Poga\u010dar and Vingegaard are having a bit of a chat and a laugh in the roll out. Big rivals but these two really do get along and like each other.<\/p>\n<p>Other riders on the front and possibly priming for a go in the break include Mads Pedersen, Quentin Pacher and Lewis Askey.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:20:31+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:20:31.637Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ecff17cc-f86a-4a00-b7ee-3e0cc97d4d79\">Fortunately yesterday some other teams were on hand to help Del Toro out.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/sportsmanship-on-show-at-tour-de-france-as-isaac-del-toro-gets-mechanical-assistance-from-rival-teams-after-his-own-team-cars-drive-straight-past-him\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/sportsmanship-on-show-at-tour-de-france-as-isaac-del-toro-gets-mechanical-assistance-from-rival-teams-after-his-own-team-cars-drive-straight-past-him\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/sportsmanship-on-show-at-tour-de-france-as-isaac-del-toro-gets-mechanical-assistance-from-rival-teams-after-his-own-team-cars-drive-straight-past-him\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sportsmanship on show at Tour de France as Isaac del Toro gets mechanical assistance from rival teams after his own team cars drive straight past him<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2073854550390272062\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Remontada hist\u00f2rica d&#8217;Isaac del Toro #tdf2026 pic.twitter.com\/GdOy9fhBcL<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2073854550390272062\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2073854550390272062\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">July 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\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=\"2026-07-06T10:19:21+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:19:21.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ae88238-334c-423c-978a-f55b6d86a433\">Isaac del Toro is back at the car getting some assistance with his radio. (After yesterday&#8217;s mishap where his team car drove straight past him, they&#8217;ll want to be sure communication is all working today!)<\/p>\n<p>5km left of the neutral, but they won&#8217;t actually drop the flag until everyone is back in the bunch, so no rush for Del Toro.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:16:47+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:16:47.587Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-887856b9-bc5d-477f-aee9-3c21c471e60b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go!<\/strong><\/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=\"2026-07-06T10:11:10+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:11:10.723Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-roll-out\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-roll-out\"><span>Neutral roll out<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7f27b2a6-d354-4e03-970e-161c2e354205\">They&#8217;re off! About 10 minutes of neutralised racing before the flag drops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:08:08+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:08:08.227Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8afb5a20-61b3-4e0c-a649-c548bb745b09\">The riders are assembling for the start now. Neutral roll out coming shortly \u2013 the flag should drop about 10 minutes later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:06:26+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:06:26.928Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-60599178-cf49-4101-8196-764b1b80e7a5\">First glimpse this morning of Vingegaard in yellow again this morning, and his mask.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-51bd5827-2cf8-4d31-aefb-49237d66e1dd\">\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\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma | Lease a Bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wearing the overall leader&amp;#039;s yellow jersey and a protective face mask awaits the start of the 3rd stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 196 km between Granollers and Les Angles in southern France, on July 6, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG-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\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ipfromjtfjryStR6xpfQqG.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=\"2026-07-06T10:00:54+00:00\">2026-07-06T10:00:54.993Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2a766da-d424-4f3e-9954-424dddf15393\">There doesn&#8217;t seem to be much consensus on what kind of a stage today might be.<\/p>\n<p>Apparently Visma are happy to let the yellow jersey go if the opportunity arises, but only to the right rider \u2013 i.e. not Tadej Poga\u010dar or another GC rival. It certainly seems like a day that would be good for the breakaway, and could come with big rewards, so I&#8217;d predict a pretty big fight to get in that move. But equally, if a rider like Poga\u010dar or Del Toro get the chance to make some GC fireworks, they won&#8217;t give that opportunity up.<\/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<p id=\"elk-e2a766da-d424-4f3e-9954-424dddf15393-2\">What do you think? Don&#8217;t forget to vote in the poll above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:55:24+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:55:24.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-11bdbaec-669c-4bb1-b8c7-d84e78a88fc5\">Vingegaard is wearing a face mask to sign on and the mixed zone again. He&#8217;s clearly not taking any chances when it comes to getting sick at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:52:50+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:52:50.805Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5e1abff9-cf70-4c44-9770-21b0bdcf277c\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"overall-standings-and-jerseys-2\">Overall standings and jerseys<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-b920e690-3c3f-461b-bf10-8855fdf096e1\">Quick reminder of who is wearing what today:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udfe1 Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike)<\/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<p id=\"elk-b920e690-3c3f-461b-bf10-8855fdf096e1-2\">\ud83d\udfe2 Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd34 Alex Molenaar (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<\/p>\n<p>\u26aa Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) *<em>Del Toro leads the classification<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Full standings: <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-gc-standings-2026\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-gc-standings-2026\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-gc-standings-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France GC standings \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar closes in on Jonas Vingegaard with time bonus on stage 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:44:40+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:44:40.040Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-2c336651-a439-465b-8688-2b890654c899\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hot-day-ahead-2\">Hot day ahead<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-1b54e8f1-7b63-4c46-931e-7cd73c28c24d\">Lots of cooling going on at the start. It&#8217;s 33\u00baC in Granollers already.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-3a73750b-ed96-4572-8882-d42a5fe1cb9c\">\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\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE.jpg\" alt=\"GRANOLLERS, SPAIN - JULY 06: A Decathlon CMA CGM Team rider wearing and ice vest prior to 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 3 a 195.9km stage from Granollers to Les Angles 1801m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 06, 2026 in Granollers, Spain. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE-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\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4pgWEMZFSr3DX2kp6ruZFE.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=\"2026-07-06T09:39:00+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:39:00.934Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-775a9f29-3c46-43bf-b758-1e9fcfa83638\">About 30 minutes to go until the neutral roll out. The teams are currently signing on in Granollers, which you can<strong> <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1vKpPPRBPVQKE?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1vKpPPRBPVQKE?s=20\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><strong>watch live on the Tour&#8217;s Twitter feed<\/strong><\/a>, if you want.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:34:26+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:34:26.875Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6aef97d0-dd15-45a3-8236-513eccb2483e\">Apart from the tricky parcours, the reason there&#8217;s a bit of tension hanging over today is because wildfires are currently raging in southern France, which yesterday were threatening to cancel today&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, ASO and the local authorities have decided to go ahead, but with strict instructions to fans to <em><strong>not <\/strong><\/em>come and watch the final 40km of the stage. There will be now publicity caravan, in order to further deter spectators, and there may be fines handed out for anyone who disobeys the stay-away instruction.<\/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<p id=\"elk-6aef97d0-dd15-45a3-8236-513eccb2483e-2\">More on this: <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-stage-3-to-go-ahead-but-spectators-not-to-attend-finish-due-to-forest-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-stage-3-to-go-ahead-but-spectators-not-to-attend-finish-due-to-forest-fires\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-stage-3-to-go-ahead-but-spectators-not-to-attend-finish-due-to-forest-fires\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France stage 3 to go ahead but spectators asked not to attend finish due to forest fires in &#8216;exceptional decision&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2074063256516276680\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeab Stage 3 of the #TDF2026: No spectators along the route for the final 40 kilometers or at the finish line.Due to the wildfire currently affecting the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales and to allow for the maximum mobilization of emergency resources, the 3rd stage of the Tour de France will\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/WtVilXsgIK<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2074063256516276680\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2074063256516276680\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">July 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:27:15+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:27:15.987Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-996271c7-a99d-4e98-a7c9-40d084cdac0c\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gc-analysis-2\">GC analysis<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-55525404-4f0a-4348-b668-2a9b80153404\">We are only two days into this Tour de France, but after the opening TTT and yesterday&#8217;s Montju\u00efc fireworks, the GC race is well and truly on, earlier than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Jonas Vingegaard is in yellow for the first time in three years, but UAE Team Emirates-XRG took the spoils yesterday in an ominous performance. Indeed, Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s &#8216;gift&#8217; to Isaac del Toro may be a very important part of the race to come \u2013 because he probably just sealed the Mexican&#8217;s loyalty and highest commitment for the rest of the race.<\/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<p id=\"elk-55525404-4f0a-4348-b668-2a9b80153404-2\">My colleague James, who is on the ground at the race, wrote more about this:<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/the-importance-of-a-tadej-pogacar-gift-in-the-race-against-vingegaard-for-tour-de-france-supremacy-barcelona-grand-depart-gc-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/the-importance-of-a-tadej-pogacar-gift-in-the-race-against-vingegaard-for-tour-de-france-supremacy-barcelona-grand-depart-gc-analysis\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/the-importance-of-a-tadej-pogacar-gift-in-the-race-against-vingegaard-for-tour-de-france-supremacy-barcelona-grand-depart-gc-analysis\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC analysis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:15:53+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:15:53.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-60ffdf84-fb66-4ed1-8d64-07ccaaf34364\">If you were out enjoying your weekend yesterday, here&#8217;s what you missed on stage 2. It was an absolutely cracker, especially the finale, so I&#8217;d totally recommend seeking out the highlights, too, but here&#8217;s the rundown and results.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-isaac-del-toro-tadej-pogacar-power-to-uae-team-emirates-1-2-on-stage-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-isaac-del-toro-tadej-pogacar-power-to-uae-team-emirates-1-2-on-stage-2\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-isaac-del-toro-tadej-pogacar-power-to-uae-team-emirates-1-2-on-stage-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France: Isaac del Toro, Tadej Poga\u010dar power to UAE Team Emirates 1-2 on stage 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e77aa120-5ab7-4d4e-938a-2a2944a49baa\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\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\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC.jpg\" alt=\"BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 05: (L-R) Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia - Polka dot Mountain Jersey and stage winner Isaac Del Toro of Mexico and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrate at finish line during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 2 a 168.5km stage from Tarragona to Barcelona 109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 05, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC-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\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Toe9RzeMqjgbDqtagCHTWC.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=\"2026-07-06T09:11:37+00:00\">2026-07-06T09:11:37.251Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-9171d873-b14d-4632-9e2e-8605e067a2ee\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"today-s-parcours-2\">Today&#8217;s parcours<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8c8fc8eb-5085-4537-b793-6140722f1ea0\">Here is what&#8217;s on the cards today from Granollers in Spain to Les Angles in France. The peloton cross the border at just over 150km into the stage, so we&#8217;re mainly still in Spain after the weekend&#8217;s Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8eb2e9c7-b915-47d8-bed3-683d65ec5383\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1680px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:69.17%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95.jpg\" alt=\"Route information for the 2026 Tour de France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95-320-80.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\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Sp987aapXRd6X984ZpLk95.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: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul id=\"elk-b5361d06-b98a-46f6-a6fe-3a949a48c781\">\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>195.9km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: <\/strong>3,940m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intermediate sprint: <\/strong>Campdev\u00e0nol, km 98.4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climbs:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>C\u00f4te de Saint Feliu de Codines (8.2km at 4.5%) \u2013 cat. 3, km 17.2<\/li>\n<li>Col de Toses (9.3km at 6.5%) \u2013 cat. 1, km 127.7<\/li>\n<li>Col du Calvaire (11.4km at 4.1%) \u2013 cat. 3, km 172.3<\/li>\n<li>Les Angles (1.7km at 6.5%) \u2013 cat. 3, km 195.9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-4cba47e6-5ea9-4595-a317-9799fe0626f3\">Good morning and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews&#8217; <\/em>live coverage of stage 3 of the Tour de France!<\/p>\n<p>Matilda here, and I&#8217;ll be guiding you through the stage all day. It could be an interesting one, as the race heads back into France via plenty of climbing.<\/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<p id=\"elk-4cba47e6-5ea9-4595-a317-9799fe0626f3-2\">Any questions or comments? Drop them in the comments section below and I&#8217;ll get back to you there, or answer anything interesting here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-3-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-07-06T11:02:52.965Z On a quick descent now before the road kicks up again shortly. George Bennett (NSN) is attacking off the front on his own, with the bunch stretched out behind him. He&#8217;s a local rider who has lived in Girona and Andorra so may well know these roads. 2026-07-06T11:01:53.763Z Back together at the front. 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