Tour de France 2026 ***Spoilers***

[wakemalcolm]

Two different ways up - one is the classic ascent, the other is the back road

Thanks for the clarification. Makes sense(ish).

 

[Cathryn]

TdFF route looks good too. Thrilled by Ventoux inclusion.

Both routes seem to be very east/southern focused.

 

[phreak]

Including Gavarnie is a big deal. The prettiest climb in the Pyrenees imo, but never used to now because of environmental protection rules. I wonder if Tromousse will also be included soon?

 

[wakemalcolm]

Wonder if the Marmotte organisers are cheesed off at next year's etape offering?

 

[Sunny Portrush]

I’m 60 next year, just booked accommodation in Alpe d’Huez for that weekend!

 

[mrushton]

Two different ways up - one is the classic ascent, the other is the back road

Actually 3. there is a left turn at bend 5 (I think) under the chair lift which takes you down to the valley. https://www.seektravelride.com/pas-de-la-confession/
Only been down it. The last time there was a double it was Up the alpe then down the Sarrene and back up the Alpe I think. can recall it being pandemonium re the crowd

 

[mrushton]

I’m 60 next year, just booked accommodation in Alpe d’Huez for that weekend!

taking your bike or hiring one?

 

[mjr]

The Tour de France slows rise of far right: "It looked like our town was actually important" | BikeRadar – https://www.bikeradar.com/news/tour-de-france-slows-rise-of-far-right

Are any of the areas on the route ones that Macron wants his successor to win? Could it be Prudi or Lappartient? (and before anyone reports this, please remember that the politics of cycling is still allowed here)

 

[Pross]

Might try to get a few days at my mate's pad in the Pyrenees as it's only a short distance from Les Angles and I've never seen a Tour mountain stage.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I’m 60 next year, just booked accommodation in Alpe d’Huez for that weekend!

That post set me thinking about how I could treat myself for my 60th. Then I remembered it was several years ago.

 

[Adam4868]

Prudhomme reveals brutal 2026 Tour finale designed to stop another Pogacar stranglehold

“We made the finish as difficult as possible so that the yellow jersey won’t be secure 48 hours before the end,”

Lol.....

 

[Adam4868]

Any idea if it's a 5th finish TTT or a Team Start ITT

"The opening stage will be a 19-kilometre circuit around Barcelona, with the clock reportedly stopping when the first rider of each team crosses the line"

 

[Sunny Portrush]

taking your bike or hiring one?

I had plans of cycling up Alpe d’Huez again something early Sept next year as a 60th birthday celebration but this has over-taken that.

I doubt I’ll be riding anywhere, arrive late on the 17th and leave on the 21st. Given two of those days are race days, I doubt I’d be allowed on the road at all.

That leaves only the 18th and to be honest, I don’t fancy cycling through all the drunk nutters at Dutch corner lol

I have hired a bike before from Cycle Huez at the top of the mountain so may drop him a line.

 

[Dorset Boy]

Riding up the Alpe on raceday is fantastic. The roads will be open in the mornings, before they close.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Riding up the Alpe on raceday is fantastic. The roads will be open in the mornings, before they close.

Well, that changes things!! Mind you, they are only coming up the usual way once, need to check out the other route