Oscar Onley is missing from the Tour de France - how major a setback is this for him?

Oscar Onley, the young British cyclist who impressed at the 2025 Tour de France and established himself as a world-class talent, will not be participating in the 2026 Tour de France. His absence is considered a significant setback, as the race had been widely anticipated to be a breakthrough opportunity for him following his strong performance at the previous year's event. The article examines the longer-term implications of his missing the race.