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Tadej Pogačar riding in the Tour de France yellow jersey

Tour de France 2026: Pogačar’s Lead Faces a Brutal Week

Lydia Gurley
Lydia Gurley racing for Ireland at the 2019/20 Track Cycling World Cup on a track bike.

At the first rest day, Tadej Pogačar leads by 2:42 — but the 2026 Tour’s punishing second week and back-to-back Alpe d’Huez finishes could still upend it.

Latest in Cycling History

The Wall Manayunk during the Manayunk Bike Race 2009.

The Wall, Manayunk: America’s Most Iconic Climb

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Ben Gibbons

In the heart of Philadelphia, nestled along the Schuylkill River, there lies a stretch of road that has found itself a special place in cycling folklore – the infamous ascent known simply as “The Wall” in Manayunk. From the inception of the Philadelphia International Championship to the legendary battles fought by cyclists like Greg Henderson and Lance Armstrong, this steep, winding climb has etched its place in the history of American cycling, weaving tales of triumph, agony, and sheer determination.

Latest Race Profiles

Road cycling race scene representing Volta a Catalunya 2026

Volta a Catalunya 2026: Godon Edges Evenepoel in Photo Finish as Mountain Showdown Looms

Riley Nicholas
Riley Nicholas cycling headshot

Dorian Godon gave INEOS Grenadiers a perfect start to the Volta a Catalunya on Sunday, edging Remco Evenepoel in a thrilling photo finish to claim …

Latest Cyclist Profiles

Professional road cyclist competing in Tirreno-Adriatico stage race

Who Is Isaac del Toro, the Tour’s Breakout Star?

Quentin Deby
Quentin Deby: BikeTips Writer Profile Photo

Meet Isaac del Toro, the 22-year-old Mexican rider sitting third at the 2026 Tour de France on his debut – his rapid rise, his role alongside Tadej Pogacar, and the training lessons everyday cyclists can take from him.

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A soigneur hands a water bottle to one of their team's riders.

What Is A Soigneur In Cycling – And Why Is Their Role So Vital?

Jessy Carveth
Jessy Carveth profile photo for BikeTips

A soigneur is a key team support staffer in pro cycling — they handle massages, race-day food prep (musettes), drink bottles, race-day logistics, and rider …