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- Jonas Vingegaard, two-time Tour de France winner, has withdrawn from the 113th Tour de France.
- Vingegaard, who was second in the general classification at the time of the crash, fell about 20 kilometres from the finish of the 15th stage.
- Vingegaard received medical treatment following the crash.

Co-favourite Vingegaard out of the Tour de France following a crash

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- Pogacar and Vingegaard were woken up in the middle of the night by the ITA following a mountain stage to undergo doping tests and had to provide samples.
- Pogacar was tested at five o’clock, had slept for only four hours in total, listened to Eminem afterwards, drank coffee and expressed understanding for the testers.
- Vingegaard was caught off guard at two o’clock, criticised the disruption to his sleep and called for equal conditions for all riders.

Tour de France – Doping tests: Pogacar and Vingegaard tested at night

- The live blog provides ongoing insights into the 2026 Tour de France: updates, technical details, analysis and links to further TOUR content.
- The focus is on equipment, pacing strategy and team strength, particularly during time trials and high-mountain stages, which are key selection points.
- The live blog examines the reasons behind successes and setbacks and invites readers to comment on unresolved issues.

Live from the 2026 Tour de France: Insights & background

- Pogacar celebrates his 25th Tour stage victory at Le Markstein – his 11th whilst wearing the Yellow Jersey – and makes his mark on several historic records.  
- UAE Team Emirates-XRG dominates with one-two finishes and numerous days in yellow, whilst Lidl-Trek clearly leads the team classification.  
- Youngster Seixas makes history as the youngest ever wearer of a classification jersey; the podium is one of the youngest in decades.

Records, best performances, child prodigies: the most fascinating figures from Le Markstein

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- Twenty years after his exclusion from the Tour, Jan Ullrich officially returns as a spectator and is enthusiastically celebrated by fans at Le Markstein.  
- He speaks openly about his history of doping, depression and addiction problems, and describes his public confession as a liberating new beginning.  
- Ullrich believes that cycling today is cleaner thanks to stricter controls, praises technical advances and would like to compete again in this era.

Tour de France – Jan Ullrich back at the Tour: ‘Had a sleepless night’

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- Chain oil lubricates reliably and is easy to reapply, but it attracts dirt and requires more frequent cleaning of the drivetrain components.  
- Chain wax keeps the chain clean, reduces wear and runs efficiently, but requires thorough degreasing and, in some cases, more frequent re-waxing.  
- Wax is particularly suitable for dry gravel conditions, whilst oil is better for rain, long rides and changeable weather; regular maintenance is key.

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- Stage 15, with 3,950 metres of climbing and steep final ascents, is crucial for the general classification  
- In the simulation, lightweight mountain bikes with the lowest possible weight perform best; aero bikes weighing 1.5 kg more lose up to 37 seconds  
- Vingegaard’s bike comes out on top, but his single-chainring drivetrain may reach its limits on very steep sections due to larger gear ratios

A steep climb on the route: Which bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

- Stage 15 on 19 July: 183.9 km from Champagnole to the Plateau de Solaison, 3,950 metres of elevation gain, four mountain classifications, mountain finish (HC), start at 1.10 pm.  
- Profile: undulating start in the Jura, a recovery section towards Lake Geneva, then the Col de la Croissette (Category 1), the Côte du Mont (Category 3) and the final climb.  
- Plateau de Solaison: 11 km with an average gradient of 9 per cent, never falling below 6 per cent; favourites and general classification teams are likely to set the pace, with breakaway chances considered slim.

Tour de France 2026: Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

- Tadej Pogacar wins the 14th mountain stage solo, securing his fourth Tour stage victory of 2026 and significantly extending his lead in the Yellow Jersey.  
- Florian Lipowitz finishes seventh on the stage, moves up to sixth in the general classification and is only a few seconds behind the podium contenders.  
- Huge crowds of fans, including Jan Ullrich, create a frenzied atmosphere at the Col du Haag; the next mountain stage, the Plateau de Solaisan, follows on Sunday.

Tour de France – Stage 14: Pogacar wins – Lipowitz finishes seventh

- Pogačar wins the 14th stage in the Vosges on his own and celebrates his fourth stage victory of the 2026 Tour  
- Isaac del Toro secures a one-two finish for UAE Team Emirates – XRG, with Vingegaard pulling away from Evenepoel in the final stretch  
- Paret-Peintre dominates the mountain classifications; the new final climb, the Col du Haag (Category 1), defines the challenging route profile

Tour de France – Stage 14: Pogacar wins the mountain stage in the Vosges

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Co-favourite Vingegaard out of the Tour de France following a crash

Using a vacuum and a magnet
The Fidlock smartphone holder – Vacuum Handlebar Base plus Pad

Tour de France – Doping tests
Pogacar and Vingegaard tested at night

Live from the 2026 Tour de France
Insights & background

Records, best performances, child prodigies
The most fascinating figures from Le Markstein

Wearing an undershirt despite the summer heat
Why base layers make sense in summer

New eyewear trend
100% A2 with slim shield lenses in a 90s style

Tour de France – Jan Ullrich back at the Tour
‘Had a sleepless night’

Smart lighting system
Switch on the lights using the handlebar remote

Gravel bike chain tips
Wax or oil for your gravel bike?

A steep climb on the route
Which bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

Tour de France – Stage 14
Pogacar wins – Lipowitz finishes seventh

Tour de France – Stage 14
Pogacar wins the mountain stage in the Vosges

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Co-favourite Vingegaard out of the Tour de France following a crash

Using a vacuum and a magnetThe Fidlock smartphone holder – Vacuum Handlebar Base plus Pad

Tour de France – Doping testsPogacar and Vingegaard tested at night

Live from the 2026 Tour de FranceInsights & background

Records, best performances, child prodigiesThe most fascinating figures from Le Markstein

​​Wearing an undershirt despite the summer heatWhy base layers make sense in summer

​New eyewear trend100% A2 with slim shield lenses in a 90s style

Tour de France – Jan Ullrich back at the Tour‘Had a sleepless night’

Smart lighting systemSwitch on the lights using the handlebar remote

Gravel bike chain tipsWax or oil for your gravel bike?

A steep climb on the routeWhich bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

Tour de France 2026Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

Tour de France – Stage 14Pogacar wins – Lipowitz finishes seventh

Tour de France – Stage 14Pogacar wins the mountain stage in the Vosges

Using a vacuum and a magnet
The Fidlock smartphone holder – Vacuum Handlebar Base plus Pad

Tour de France – Doping tests
Pogacar and Vingegaard tested at night

Live from the 2026 Tour de France
Insights & background

Records, best performances, child prodigies
The most fascinating figures from Le Markstein

Wearing an undershirt despite the summer heat
Why base layers make sense in summer

New eyewear trend
100% A2 with slim shield lenses in a 90s style

Tour de France – Jan Ullrich back at the Tour
‘Had a sleepless night’

Smart lighting system
Switch on the lights using the handlebar remote

Gravel bike chain tips
Wax or oil for your gravel bike?

A steep climb on the route
Which bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

Tour de France 2026
Preview of Stage 15: The first mountain finish in the Alps before the rest day

Tour de France – Stage 14
Pogacar wins – Lipowitz finishes seventh

Tour de France – Stage 14
Pogacar wins the mountain stage in the Vosges