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Pro cyclists climbing a Massif Central mountain on Tour de France 2026 Stage 10 to Le Lioran on Bastille Day

Tour de France Stage 10: Bastille Day Mountain Chaos

Quentin Deby
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Stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France hits the Massif Central on Bastille Day with seven climbs from Aurillac to Le Lioran. Here’s why it could reshape the GC.

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

Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026: The Hardest Women's Cobbled Race Ever Awaits

Kate Courtney Signs 30-Month FDJ Deal to Chase LA 2028

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

American road champion Kate Courtney has signed a 30-month deal with FDJ UNITED-SUEZ, teaming with Demi Vollering through the LA 2028 Olympics.

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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 …