Tour de France 2026: Pogacar makes history, cycling steps up anti-doping, and popularity grows

Tadej Pogacar claimed his fifth Tour de France title in 2026, making him the joint most successful rider of all time. The final stage was won by Mathieu van der Poel in dramatic fashion on the Champs-Elysees, while a crowd of 180,000 spectators gathered on Montmartre for the finale. The event highlighted cycling's growing popularity and the sport's ongoing efforts to strengthen anti-doping measures.