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- At the Tour de France, doping tests are being carried out more frequently, including some at night, with no confirmed positive cases so far.
- Night-time tests, requested by the ITA, have been authorised for the first time by a Paris court and are facing sharp criticism from many riders.
- Supporters such as Jonathan Vaughters and Ralph Denk regard night-time tests as necessary to combat microdosing and to uphold the credibility of cycling.

Tour de France – Tour: Late-night doping test for Lipowitz and co.

- As a sprinter, Bauhaus struggles in the mountains, uses rest days to recover and is only partially satisfied with his top-ten results so far.  
- The team’s focus is entirely on Lenny Martinez, who is eighth overall; Bauhaus is supporting him, with the main aim being to defend this position.  
- The tough mountain stages, particularly the 20th, are a real battle against the time limit for Bauhaus; after that, he plans to compete in criteriums and German races.

Interview with Phil Bauhaus: “For me, it’s nothing short of a nightmare”

- Former professional cyclist Jonathan Vaughters advocates night-time doping tests to prevent the microdosing of peptides such as EPO, hGH and testosterone.  
- Following night-time checks on Vingegaard (2 am) and Pogacar (5 am), Pogacar has criticised the potential impact on performance and Vingegaard’s crash.  
- Oliver Naesen cites substances such as growth hormones, which are detectable for just three hours, as the reason, but warns that testing at 2 am is unreasonable.

Tour de France – Former doper Vaughters: Night-time checks boost credibility

- A Paris court has, for the first time, authorised night-time doping tests on Tour riders such as Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard.
- Night-time tests are only permitted in cases of serious suspicion and where there is a risk of evidence being lost, and must be proportionate.
- The ITA emphasises the need to safeguard the integrity of cycling; controversy has arisen because Paul Seixas was not tested at night.

Tour de France – ‘L'Equipe’: Paris court approves night-time checks

- Despite the climb, a time trial bike has a clear advantage, as the gradient is gentle and aerodynamically relevant speeds are reached.  
- Aerodynamics yields greater time savings than reduced weight: an extra 1 kg costs 8 seconds, whilst a 5-watt aerodynamic advantage saves 10 seconds.  
- Optimal positioning, a tailored aero handlebar, helmet, clothing and fabric texture are crucial; standard jerseys make individual fine-tuning more difficult.

2026 Tour de France: Why the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

- Evenepoel sees Pogacar’s Tour victory as virtually unassailable; he is focusing on a podium finish and is considered the favourite for the time trial on Lake Geneva.
- Thanks to his better overall position, Evenepoel is increasingly pushing his team-mate Lipowitz into a support role; both had started as co-captains.
- Evenepoel aims to extend his lead over Lipowitz in the time trial and prepare himself for the tough Alpine stages and a strong third week.

Tour de France – Time Trial: Another blow from Evenepoel against Pogacar?

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- Steinhauser is struggling with a lack of form in his first Tour following a case of proctitis and a course of antibiotics, but has recently noticed an improvement in his performance.  
- He highlights the special atmosphere, the high media and fan turnout, and the riding style, which is expected to be less stressful by comparison.  
- The team’s goals are a stage win and a possible mountains classification jersey; personally, he wants to assess his form after the Tour before planning any further races.

Interview with Georg Steinhauser: “Suddenly, the torment becomes fun!”

- Despite less-than-ideal preparation, Engelhardt is feeling increasingly better, but expects a very tough final week of the Tour.  
- He is attracting significantly more media attention thanks to the leader’s jersey and describes the fans, particularly at Le Markstein, as overwhelmingly loud and numerous.  
- He has marked Stage 17 as a chance to go ‘all-in’ on a breakaway; he would like to compete in the Tour of Germany, possibly with the national team.

Interview with the German champion: Felix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

- Stage 16: 21 July 2026, individual time trial from Évian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1 km, 500 metres of climbing, one mountain classification (2nd category)
- Route: Long climb to the Côte de Larringes, short plateau, around 7 km descent, then a flat, technically challenging and partly winding finish along Lake Geneva
- Crucial for the podium and the white jersey; favourites include Evenepoel, Pogacar and Ganna, as well as Seixas, Del Toro, Ayuso and Vingegaard

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

- Jai Hindley verlängert seinen Vertrag langfristig bei Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, genaue Laufzeit bleibt vom Team ungenannt.
- Er ist zentraler Rundfahrer und Vorbild für junge Grand-Tour-Talente im Team wie Giulio Pellizzari und Luke Tuckwell.
- Erfolge: Giro-Sieg 2022, Giro-Dritter 2024, Tour-Etappensieg und Gelbes Trikot 2023, knapp verpasstes Vuelta-Podium 2025.

Jai Hindley verlängert Vertrag: Giro-Sieger mit wichtiger Rolle bei Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe

- Antonia Niedermaier finishes second in the Giro d'Italia Women, around 30 seconds behind Demi Vollering and ahead of stars like Anna van der Breggen.  
- Her result shows that she is already riding at world-class level and is considered a serious candidate for overall victories in major tours.  
- Her success could change the hierarchies in the team with captain Kasia Niewiadoma and mark the beginning of a new phase in women's cycling.

More than just second place: Antonia Niedermaier's exclamation mark at the Giro d'Italia Women

- Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) prevails on the mountain stage to Saluzzo and wins the Giro d'Italia Women 2026 in the overall classification.
- Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) wins in the final sprint of the group of four ahead of Niamh Fisher-Black and Antonia Niedermaier.
- Antonia Niedermaier is now virtually in the pink jersey, but loses it again after Vollering's attack on the Colletta di Brondello.

Giro d'Italia Women - Stage 9: Vollering takes pink from van der Breggen on the final day

Giro d'Italia

- Elisa Balsamo also wins the 3rd stage of the Giro d'Italia Women and confidently defends the overall lead.
- Thanks to bonus seconds, she leads 24 seconds ahead of Lily Williams and 30 seconds ahead of Elisa Longo Borghini.
- Balsamo expects to lose the maglia rosa in the following mountainous individual time trial over 12.7 kilometres.

Giro d'Italia Women: Balsamo goes three out of three

- In addition to the battle for overall victory, the Giro d'Italia offered numerous crashes, stage victories and curious moments.
- Pictures from three weeks of racing show triumph, tragedy and often overlooked little stories among the riders.
- From the rain to the cheering Tifosi, the photos illustrate why the Giro is considered the most emotional Grand Tour.

Giro d'Italia 2026: The Tour of Italy in pictures

- Saint-Raphaël was one of the first teams to establish external sponsors and, with team manager Geminiani, became a formative professional team.
- Jacques Anquetil dominated with several Tour, Giro and Vuelta victories, but only received recognition for his calculated style after the end of his career.
- German riders such as Rudi Altig set the tone, while tensions, doping liberalisation and the withdrawal of the alcohol sponsor left their mark on the team.

Legendary cycling teams: Saint-Raphaël and the unloved star

- Sean Kelly, born in Waterford in 1956, won a total of 194 races as a versatile professional cyclist between 1977 and 1994.
- He won four Monuments, the Vuelta in 1988, Paris-Nice seven times in a row and the Tour green jersey four times.
- Kelly led the world rankings uninterruptedly from 1984 to 1989 and today works as a co-commentator for Eurosport and initiator of everyman races.

Sean Kelly: Ireland's most successful classic hunter turns 70

- Paula Blasi wins the Vuelta Femenina 2026 on the Angliru and is the first Spaniard ever to finish on the overall podium of the tour.  
- Petra Stiasny wins the final stage on the Angliru, celebrating her greatest career success and finishing 23 seconds ahead of Blasi.  
- Bunel finishes third overall and best young rider, Blasi also takes the mountains jersey, the points jersey goes to Lotte Kopecky.

Vuelta Femenina: Blasi catches van der Breggen and celebrates Grand Tour victory

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Italian Time Trial Championships: Ganna wins – Affini fears for his Tour de France hopes after a crash

- Lappartient believes cycling and women’s cycling are at a high point, but continues to warn against doping and is committed to independent testing by the ITA.  
- The UCI claims to have learnt from the Armstrong era, is combating doping consistently and will only accept former offenders in leadership roles if they comply with the rules.  
- ASO dominates with around 70 per cent market visibility; nevertheless, Lappartient emphasises dialogue, the UCI’s regulatory authority and the resurgence of cycling in Germany.

UCI President David Lappartient: “We are not a yes-men organisation”

- At the G7 summit, Macron presents all seven heads of state and EU representatives with personalised Look road bikes in their national colours as a PR gesture for the 2027 UCI World Championships.
- The 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships in Haute-Savoie will bring together 20 world championships across 12 venues, featuring around 10,000 athletes from 130 nations.
- State gifts such as the road bike become the property of the German federal government and are archived, exhibited, purchased or auctioned off via VEBEG.

G7 Summit: Road bikes as gifts for Trump, Merz, Meloni and other heads of state

Day race

- The live blog provides ongoing insights into the 2026 Tour de France: updates, technical details, analysis and links to further TOUR content.
- The focus is on equipment, pacing strategy and team strength, particularly during time trials and high-mountain stages, which are key selection points.
- The live blog examines the reasons behind successes and setbacks and invites readers to comment on unresolved issues.

Tour de France 2026: Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

- Remco Evenepoel wins his first road stage on the Plateau de Solaison, securing Belgium’s 500th Tour stage victory; Vingegaard crashes out.
- Belgium ends a five-year drought in mountain stages; Evenepoel secures his 75th professional victory, whilst Merlier contributes three stage wins.
- Pogacar equals Hinault’s record of 46 Tour podium finishes and wears the yellow and mountains jerseys; Quinn Simmons is named the most combative rider after a 92 km breakaway.

500th stage victory for Belgium: Evenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

- The 2026 Tour de France will feature two rest days: on 13 July (Cantal region, start of Stage 10 in Aurillac) and on 20 July (Haute-Savoie region).
- Rest days are intended for physical and mental recovery, treating injuries, maintaining equipment and allowing teams to plan their tactics.
- Grand Tours usually have two, and sometimes three, rest days; host towns use them for promotional events, infrastructure development and to boost tourism.

2026 Tour de France: Rest day in the Tour de France

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Currently important races

Tour de France – TourLate-night doping test for Lipowitz and co.

Interview with Phil Bauhaus“For me, it’s nothing short of a nightmare”

Tour de France – Former doper VaughtersNight-time checks boost credibility

Latest news

Tour de France – ‘L'Equipe’Paris court approves night-time checks

2026 Tour de FranceWhy the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

Tour de France – Time TrialAnother blow from Evenepoel against Pogacar?

Tour de France

Interview with Georg Steinhauser“Suddenly, the torment becomes fun!”

Interview with the German championFelix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Giro d'Italia

Jai Hindley verlängert VertragGiro-Sieger mit wichtiger Rolle bei Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe

More than just second placeAntonia Niedermaier's exclamation mark at the Giro d'Italia Women

Giro d'Italia Women - Stage 9Vollering takes pink from van der Breggen on the final day

Giro d'Italia WomenBalsamo goes three out of three

Giro d'Italia 2026The Tour of Italy in pictures

Vuelta

Legendary cycling teamsSaint-Raphaël and the unloved star

Sean KellyIreland's most successful classic hunter turns 70

Vuelta FemeninaBlasi catches van der Breggen and celebrates Grand Tour victory

Day race

Italian Time Trial ChampionshipsGanna wins – Affini fears for his Tour de France hopes after a crash

UCI President David Lappartient“We are not a yes-men organisation”

G7 SummitRoad bikes as gifts for Trump, Merz, Meloni and other heads of state

Round trips

Tour de France 2026Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

500th stage victory for BelgiumEvenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

2026 Tour de FranceRest day in the Tour de France

Top riders in professional cycling

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Lorena Wiebes

Marlen Reusser

Demi Vollering

Elisa Longo Borghini

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Mathieu van der Poel

João Almeida

Lorena Wiebes

Marlen Reusser

Demi Vollering

Elisa Longo Borghini

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Tour de France – Tour
Late-night doping test for Lipowitz and co.

Interview with Phil Bauhaus
“For me, it’s nothing short of a nightmare”

Tour de France – Former doper Vaughters
Night-time checks boost credibility

Tour de France – ‘L'Equipe’
Paris court approves night-time checks

2026 Tour de France
Why the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

Tour de France – Time Trial
Another blow from Evenepoel against Pogacar?

Interview with Georg Steinhauser
“Suddenly, the torment becomes fun!”

Interview with the German champion
Felix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Jai Hindley verlängert Vertrag
Giro-Sieger mit wichtiger Rolle bei Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe

More than just second place
Antonia Niedermaier's exclamation mark at the Giro d'Italia Women

Giro d'Italia Women - Stage 9
Vollering takes pink from van der Breggen on the final day

Giro d'Italia Women
Balsamo goes three out of three

Giro d'Italia 2026
The Tour of Italy in pictures

Legendary cycling teams
Saint-Raphaël and the unloved star

Sean Kelly
Ireland's most successful classic hunter turns 70

Vuelta Femenina
Blasi catches van der Breggen and celebrates Grand Tour victory

Italian Time Trial Championships
Ganna wins – Affini fears for his Tour de France hopes after a crash

UCI President David Lappartient
“We are not a yes-men organisation”

G7 Summit
Road bikes as gifts for Trump, Merz, Meloni and other heads of state

Tour de France 2026
Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

500th stage victory for Belgium
Evenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

2026 Tour de France
Rest day in the Tour de France