The full routes for the 2026 Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have been announced, and they look like an absolute cracker, featuring a double ascent of Alpe d’Huez for the men and a summit finish on Mont Ventoux for the women! We break down all the key stages, the team time trial twist in Barcelona, and the return of the final Montmartre finish. Plus, we’ve got the full wrap-up from the World Track Championships, the British Hill Climb Champs, a fresh batch of pro cycling transfers, and the latest advice from the UCI on ketone use.
Chapters:⏱️
0:00 – Racing Headlines
0:15 – Andrew Feather’s Huge Hill Climb Power
1:05 – The 2026 Tour de France Men’s Route
4:41- TT Plot Twist
5:16 – Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Route
7:36 – Cyclocross & Track World Champs Wrap-up
9:49 – British Hill Climb Championship Results
11:05 – Pro Cycling Transfers & Team News
12:59 – UCI’s Advice on Ketones & The Vuelta Start
Which 2026 Tour de France stage are you most excited for—the men’s Alpe d’Huez double or the women’s Mont Ventoux summit finish? Let us know in the comments! 👉
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