Tour de France 2026 starts with Stage 1 team time trial in Barcelona

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Tour de France 2026 starts with Stage 1 team time trial in Barcelona
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The 2026 Tour de France commenced with its opening team time trial in Barcelona on July 4. This stage marks the beginning of the race's 21-stage journey covering 3,320.7 kilometers. A total of 23 teams and 184 riders are competing for the first yellow jersey, making this one of the most tactical openings in years. FloBikes is providing live coverage for Canadian subscribers, allowing fans to follow the race through July 26 across various stages, including mountain and individual time trials.

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  • 2026 Tour de France begins with a team time trial in Barcelona
  • 23 teams and 184 riders vie for the first yellow jersey
  • Race consists of 21 stages, ending July 26
  • FloBikes offers live coverage and replays for subscribers
  • Event covers 3,320.7 kilometers across diverse terrains
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  • 12:57 AMYahoo SportsHow To Watch The Tour de France 2026 In Canada On FloBikes Starting With Stage 1
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Fans in Canada can watch every moment of the 2026 Tour de France live on FloBikes, beginning with Saturday's opening team time trial in Barcelona. The opening team time trial is the first of 21 stages scheduled through July 26. FloBikes will provide live coverage of every stage of the Tour de France in Canada, allowing cycling fans to follow every sprint, climb and general classification battle from the Grand Départ through the finish on the Champs-Élysées.

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