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- Despite less-than-ideal preparation, Engelhardt is feeling increasingly better, but expects a very tough final week of the Tour.  
- He is attracting significantly more media attention thanks to the leader’s jersey and describes the fans, particularly at Le Markstein, as overwhelmingly loud and numerous.  
- He has marked Stage 17 as a chance to go ‘all-in’ on a breakaway; he would like to compete in the Tour of Germany, possibly with the national team.

Interview with the German champion: Felix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

- Stage 16: 21 July 2026, individual time trial from Évian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1 km, 500 metres of climbing, one mountain classification (2nd category)
- Route: Long climb to the Côte de Larringes, short plateau, around 7 km descent, then a flat, technically challenging and partly winding finish along Lake Geneva
- Crucial for the podium and the white jersey; favourites include Evenepoel, Pogacar and Ganna, as well as Seixas, Del Toro, Ayuso and Vingegaard

2026 Tour de France: Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

- Lipowitz believes the Tour is effectively decided from a sporting perspective given Pogacar’s substantial lead, provided he avoids any crashes.  
- Pogacar leads by 5:00 minutes ahead of Evenepoel; Lipowitz is 6:48 minutes behind in fifth place overall.  
- Within the Red Bull team, Lipowitz now regards Evenepoel as the team leader and is supporting his podium ambitions as a domestique.

Tour de France – Lipowitz on the Tour: ‘There’s no getting past Pogacar now’

- Shimano Shadow+ levers on GRX and Cues rear derailleurs activate a damping mechanism that reduces chain slap and keeps the chain more securely on the sprockets.
- When riding, the lever should be set to ‘On’; when fitting or removing the rear wheel, set it to ‘Off’, as this allows the derailleur cage to move more freely.
- The lever does not increase chain tension, but merely dampens the movement of the derailleur cage; the new generation of GRX uses Shadow ES without a lever, which provides greater damping.

The key to happiness: Why gravel cyclists need to know about Shadow+

- 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.

Tour de France 2026: Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

- Within the Red Bull team, there are strong indications that Evenepoel will be the lead rider, bolstered by his stage win and the upcoming individual time trial.  
- Lipowitz is behind Evenepoel in the general classification and is open to taking on a support role, although officially the team is operating with co-captains.  
- Both riders intend to fight for their positions in the general classification, whilst the tough Alpine stages and Alpe d’Huez in particular are likely to further clarify the pecking order.

Tour de France – Lipowitz ready to play a supporting role in the Tour: “I’m open to anything”

- Jonas Vingegaard crashed on Stage 15 and broke his collarbone after being woken up at 2 am for a doping test.
- Riders such as Pogacar, Evenepoel and Lipowitz have criticised night-time tests as disrespectful, inhumane and detrimental to performance due to disrupted sleep.
- The ITA carried out the night-time tests on Vingegaard and Pogacar with AFLD authorisation; Evenepoel is calling for the riders’ union, the CPA, to intervene.

Tour de France – Crash caused by a doping test? – Vingegaard: Not helpful

- Lance Armstrong has criticised the night-time doping tests carried out on Jonas Vingegaard at 2 am as a possible violation of human rights.  
- Vingegaard crashed after a test at 2 am on Stage 15 and broke his collarbone; Pogacar believes there may be a link.  
- Armstrong, Bradley Wiggins and George Hincapie have criticised the fact that Vingegaard had barely fallen asleep following a late transfer before he was woken up.

Tour de France – Armstrong on night-time doping tests: ‘I’m speechless’

- Remco Evenepoel wins his first road stage on the Plateau de Solaison, securing Belgium’s 500th Tour stage victory; Vingegaard crashes out.
- Belgium ends a five-year drought in mountain stages; Evenepoel secures his 75th professional victory, whilst Merlier contributes three stage wins.
- Pogacar equals Hinault’s record of 46 Tour podium finishes and wears the yellow and mountains jerseys; Quinn Simmons is named the most combative rider after a 92 km breakaway.

500th stage victory for Belgium: Evenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

- Lightweight summer base layers improve moisture-wicking and evaporative cooling, and prevent your jersey from becoming soaking wet in the heat.  
- The key factors are an open mesh structure, low weight, high breathability and a close-fitting cut, rather than the brand.  
- The article cites the Assos Summer NS Skin Layer P1, Craft Pro Dry Nanoweight and Castelli Core Mesh 3 Sleeveless as the best options for the height of summer.

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- Quad Lock comes out on top in the test, but at 25–90 euros it is the most expensive option in the range, as it requires a mount and a model-specific protective case.
- The bayonet lock secures the smartphone firmly to the stem, either vertically or horizontally; it requires some force to turn, but feels very sturdy.
- The slim, robust case provides protection for everyday use whilst maintaining ease of use; accessories include adaptors for aero handlebars, the stem and a rain cover.

Stays rock-solid: The Quad Lock Out Front Mount + Mag Case is the test winner

- The 2026 Tour de France will feature two rest days: on 13 July (Cantal region, start of Stage 10 in Aurillac) and on 20 July (Haute-Savoie region).
- Rest days are intended for physical and mental recovery, treating injuries, maintaining equipment and allowing teams to plan their tactics.
- Grand Tours usually have two, and sometimes three, rest days; host towns use them for promotional events, infrastructure development and to boost tourism.

2026 Tour de France: Rest day in the Tour de France

- Lightweight, water-repellent rucksack (approx. 17 l instead of 20 l) made from stretchy material; however, the outer compartment is not waterproof.
- Simple organisation: storage space with little structure, well-padded laptop compartment, few internal pockets.
- Comfort and ventilation are average; the back system and build quality are disappointing; not recommended for frequent commuters at this price.

Heimplanet Motion Arc 20: Commuting Pack from the Hamburg-based brand in our commuter rucksack test

- From August 2026, Maxxis will be launching Maxx Seal, its own synthetic latex sealant, for its range of tubeless tyres.  
- The ammonia-free liquid is designed to be gentle on materials, seal punctures of up to 7 mm and function reliably from -20 °C to +55 °C.  
- Maxx Seal is compatible with CO₂ and inserts, and is available in recycled PET bottles (250 ml, 500 ml, 1 l) as well as in 5-litre canisters.

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Interview with the German champion
Felix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Tour de France – Lipowitz on the Tour
‘There’s no getting past Pogacar now’

The key to happiness
Why gravel cyclists need to know about Shadow+

Tour de France 2026
Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

Tour de France – Lipowitz ready to play a supporting role in the Tour
“I’m open to anything”

Tour de France – Crash caused by a doping test? – Vingegaard
Not helpful

Tour de France – Armstrong on night-time doping tests
‘I’m speechless’

500th stage victory for Belgium
Evenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

Stay cool on hot days
6 functional T-shirts for the summer

Stays rock-solid
The Quad Lock Out Front Mount + Mag Case is the test winner

2026 Tour de France
Rest day in the Tour de France

Heimplanet Motion Arc 20
Commuting Pack from the Hamburg-based brand in our commuter rucksack test

Maxxis Maxx Seal
A new sealant for gravel riding without the worry of punctures?

Messages

Interview with the German championFelix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

2026 Tour de FrancePreview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Tour de France – Lipowitz on the Tour‘There’s no getting past Pogacar now’

The key to happinessWhy gravel cyclists need to know about Shadow+

Tour de France 2026Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

Tour de France – Lipowitz ready to play a supporting role in the Tour“I’m open to anything”

Tour de France – Crash caused by a doping test? – VingegaardNot helpful

Tour de France – Armstrong on night-time doping tests‘I’m speechless’

500th stage victory for BelgiumEvenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

Stay cool on hot days6 functional T-shirts for the summer

Stays rock-solidThe Quad Lock Out Front Mount + Mag Case is the test winner

2026 Tour de FranceRest day in the Tour de France

Heimplanet Motion Arc 20Commuting Pack from the Hamburg-based brand in our commuter rucksack test

Maxxis Maxx SealA new sealant for gravel riding without the worry of punctures?

Interview with the German champion
Felix Engelhardt: “That was simply next level!”

2026 Tour de France
Preview of Stage 16: Time trial on Lake Geneva

Tour de France – Lipowitz on the Tour
‘There’s no getting past Pogacar now’

The key to happiness
Why gravel cyclists need to know about Shadow+

Tour de France 2026
Live coverage of the rest day at the Tour de France

Tour de France – Lipowitz ready to play a supporting role in the Tour
“I’m open to anything”

Tour de France – Crash caused by a doping test? – Vingegaard
Not helpful

Tour de France – Armstrong on night-time doping tests
‘I’m speechless’

500th stage victory for Belgium
Evenepoel wins on the Plateau de Solaison ahead of Pogacar

Stay cool on hot days
6 functional T-shirts for the summer

Stays rock-solid
The Quad Lock Out Front Mount + Mag Case is the test winner

2026 Tour de France
Rest day in the Tour de France

Heimplanet Motion Arc 20
Commuting Pack from the Hamburg-based brand in our commuter rucksack test

Maxxis Maxx Seal
A new sealant for gravel riding without the worry of punctures?