2026 Tour de France opens with team time-trial in Barcelona
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

The 2026 Tour de France commenced in Barcelona on July 4 with a 19.6km team time-trial. This opening stage features various teams racing through the streets of the Spanish city. As competitors take to the course, the day's event sets the stage for the upcoming stages of the prestigious race. Details of team performances and the ongoing standings will follow as the race unfolds.
- •The race features a 19.6km route through Barcelona.
- •Teams are competing in a team time-trial format.
- •The event is part of the prestigious Tour de France.
- •This opening stage is taking place today, July 4, 2026.
- 2:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tour de France 2026 stage one: race begins with team time-trial in Barcelona – live
"♂️ Race begins with 19.6km route through Barcelona ♂️ Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide | Email Andy Anyone care for some TTT? The 2026 Tour de France is here. It gets under way in Barcelona this afternoon with a 19.6km team time-trial around the streets of the Spanish city. Continue reading...
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