Tour de France organizers may skip stages in 2026. A brutal European heatwave could push highs past 44C. France has shortened races in its national cycling finals due to the extreme temperatures.
Canada’s broadcast schedule for the race stays unchanged. Organizers selected Barcelona for Stage 1’s team time trial. Riders try out new bikes built for extra heat and reduced drag. Two-time champ Pogačar takes on Vingegaard in fresh duels. Froome has retired after four wins.