The 8 stages of the Tour de France 2026 you can’t miss

The Tour de France 2026 begins in Barcelona with a team time trial on Stage 1, marking the return of the TTT format to the Tour for the first time since 2019. The 19km stage starts and ends in Barcelona, featuring climbs including the Côte de Montjuïc and the Côte du Stade Olympique. Under the updated format, general classification times are taken on each individual rider's effort rather than a group time, placing greater pressure on GC favourites from the opening stage.