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Jai Hindley has opted to secure his future with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe. Just days after the start of the Tour de France, the Australian has signed a long-term renewal with the German team, cementing himself as a cornerstone of their Grand Tour project. Visma made a move in the market, but could...

The Union Cycliste Internationale has decided to soften the rules around how Tour de France cyclists can take on supplies in light of the extreme heat forecast over the coming stages of the race.It has been decided to exceptionally authorise the use of feeding bags in zones initially defined for the provision of bottles only (water bottle zones) located within listed climbs, cyclings international governing body said in a statement today.What this means in practice is riders will be able to use their musettes to carry water bottles and distribute them to others in the peloton. The UCI says this is to ensure optimal hydration in the forecast weather conditions. Read more: Tour de France teams braced for heatwave as Europe's extreme summer continuesThe change to the rules comes with the Tour de France being gripped by sweltering temperatures.Yesterdays stage 3 saw temperatures over 30C as it headed into the Pyrenees-Orientales region of France, where there were major wildfires.Due to the wildfires, the race organisers made adjustments to the stage, which limited vehicles on the last 40km of the route and stopped the Tour de France caravan. The organisers also asked fans not to gather along the final section of the route, although there were spectators within the last 40km.Pogaar won yesterdays stage to take the yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard and move into fifth on the list of all-time Tour de France stage winners.After the stage, Pogaar said: My mum texted me last night to say that, unfortunately, we wouldnt be able to see each other today because of the rules in place today. Its too bad my parents couldnt watch the Tour pass by today, but anything that improves safety needs to be put in place. Pogaar: Anything that improves safety needs to be put in place. Anne-Christine Poujoulat / Getty Images Stage 4 of the Tour de France today heads from Carcassonne to Foix, with temperatures expected to reach 37C.Although no extra safety measures are in place, the Tour de France advised spectators to protect themselves: Before the riders pass by, during the stage, and after the finish: seek shade as soon as possible, wear a cap or hat, and drink water regularly, even if you dont feel thirsty.The UCI added that its change to the rules around feeding has been implemented on a trial basis and will be reviewed in light of weather conditions and its effectiveness. More on the 2026 Tour de France Who is Isaac del Toro? 4 things you need to know about the Mexican who could be a future Tour de France winner Why are Pogaar and Del Toro riding different bikes? Isaac del Toro's stage-winning Colnago V5Rs may sit exactly on the UCI weight limit Fans told to avoid Tour de France stage 3 due to major wildfires A Tour de France breakaway only has a 2% chance of winning, so why join one? Every team bike at the 2026 Tour de France

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UAE Team Emirates are on top of the cycling world after taking two stage victories in the Tour de France, but one vital warning should be heeded if they don't want to come crashing back down. Isaac del Toro and Tadej Pogacar have enjoyed a Tour bonanza as the Slovenian took the yellow jersey followi...

Ive run many marathons. Ive completed even more 100-mile, or century, rides. Some marathons have felt easy, others have felt like Im treading shark-infested waters with an open wound. Century rides are a bit different. They invariably take longer than running 26.2 miles, bringing with them greater challenges around fueling, nutrition and mechanical mishaps, but, riding 100 miles consistently inflicts far less impact on the joints and tendons. Both are rites of passage within each discipline, but which is harder? Can they actually be compared? Given the impact involved in running, most would probably immediately come down on the side of the marathon; however, it's worth considering the fuelling and pure admin involved in spending around seven hours in the saddle. To help me answer the question, I spoke with strength and endurance coach Ed Norman of Calibre Athlete. For this feature, we focused on the most common forms of each endurance feat: a standard road marathon and a standard undulating road century, both completed at pace which keeps the heart rate around an endurance-focused zone two, with no drafting. DURATIONMarathons place huge stress on joints and ligaments, but 100-miles is just a really long way (Image credit: Future)Looking back in the mists of time, my first century took 7.5 hours. I remember how completely broken I felt: how unresponsive my legs were in the final 20 miles, how my back howled, how my backside grimaced and how my feet begged for mercy.Seven hours is a solid time for a fit cyclist to complete 100 miles, but others could be going considerably longer, which creates a unique endurance challenge, Norman says. Data backs up his sentiment; having crunched the numbers across Strava and Garmin Connect, we know the average cyclist is travelling just under 30 miles (46km) at a time, at an average speed just under 15mph (24k/mh). If that cyclist takes on a century challenge, its fair to expect their pace to slow. The biggest factor with cycling is the sheer time spent on the bike. You're asking the body to maintain an efficient position for hours on end, Norman says. While a marathon may take considerably less time than a century ride the average duration across both genders being 4hrs 30mins Norman argues that the nature of the effort is very different. If you hit a downhill on a bike, you can let the bike do the work, whereas on a run you are absorbing even more impact, even if it's a gradual descent. The energy return you get from concrete or asphalt when youre running is very little.Hardest for duration: 100 miles When it comes to duration, the century ride is the bigger challenge. Even relatively strong cyclists can expect to spend seven or more hours in the saddle, while most marathon runners will finish within three to five hours. The sheer length of time spent riding places unique demands on comfort, endurance and pacing. As Norman puts it, you're asking the body to maintain an efficient position for hours on end.TRAININGRunning involves impact, and requires a gradual build up (Image credit: Future)Preparing for a century ride is largely about accumulating saddle time and adapting the body to spending long periods on the bike. You need to get very specific; specific time in the saddle building up to around two-thirds of your target distance and specific positional durability on the bike, suggests Norman. Indeed, its the position you hold on the bike while generating a smooth cadence that will increase speed and efficiency while mitigating the chances of picking up an injury. Time in the saddle is key. As Norman concludes: You can't really cheat your way to that sort of distance. The build-up to a century varies according to your current ability, but for someone who regularly rides 20-30 miles, a lead-in of around six weeks should be enough to elicit the necessary muscular and cardiovascular adaptations.Running, however, places greater demands on the musculoskeletal system and requires a more gradual build-up. Norman recommends patience. You need to be incredibly specific around your training, Norman warns. You need to have a progressive plan, similar to biking, but the lead-in to a marathon needs to be longer, in my opinion. You need to have at least four to six months of a base to build into marathon training.HARDEST FOR TRAINING: MARATHONWhile a century ride demands more hours of training on the bike, marathon preparation is arguably more complex. The impact forces associated with running require adaptations in the muscles, tendons and bones that simply cannot be rushed.Norman's view is clear: although the marathon is shorter in duration, the exertion rates are much more demanding on the body from a musculoskeletal and bone-adaptation perspective, meaning the training build-up needs to be considerably longer and more carefully managed.NUTRITION You'll have to hone your nutrition strategy to avoid a 'bonk' on the bike (Image credit: Future)If youre an experienced cyclist, youve likely suffered the afflictions of the dreaded bonk. The bonk is a term used when glycogen stored in your muscles is running dry and you hit a wall.A century ride is fertile ground to experience this if you get your nutrition wrong, and theres plenty of scope for error over seven or more hours in the saddle. Norman highlights the importance of taking on carbohydrates over such a protracted period of riding. "A century ride is long enough that your nutrition strategy becomes a major part of the challenge. You need to think about fuelling across a much longer duration and that needs to be practised.In theory, consuming 90g of carbohydrate per hour (the recommended quantity for those riding or running for more than 90 minutes) appears a relatively easy proposition, but as the hours accumulate so too does the risk of gastrointestinal distress and the body being unable to process the fuel youre taking on. This is where many ultra-distance riders come undone; under-eating or taking on calories that your body rejects is one of the most common ways to DNF. Indeed, a 75kg rider looking to ride a moderately brisk undulating century, as many as 6,000 calories could be burned. Marathons, by contrast, although still demanding a good deal of fuelling, are completed over a shorter period of time, usually before flavour fatigue sets in. Flavour fatigue is a very real issue among endurance athletes which occurs when the thought of yet more sweet and sugary carb-loaded fuel makes going hungry more appealing than eating. For marathon runners, where the rule of thumb is 1 kcal per kg per km, this is unlikely to be a problem. The shorter duration will also reduce the chances of GI distress. Hardest for nutrition: 100 milesA century outing, while not quite in the realms of an ultra ride, should still be undertaken with fuel and hydration very much in mind. Unlike a marathon, nutrition for a 100-mile ride should be part of the training plan to make the ride as smooth as possible. Kit and equipmentEven a budget set up requires a bit of investment (Image credit: Future)First and foremost you'll need a bicycle. Then come the cycling shoes, bib shorts, helmet, glasses, lights, pump, inner tubes, tools and navigation. The kit list for a century ride is surprisingly extensive, and will also leave a sizeable dent in your bank account. An entry-level set-up could easily reach and breach 2,000.It's unlikely that your chain breaker or third spare tube will ever leave your saddle bag, but a belt-and-braces approach is sensible when you're potentially several hours from home. The bike itself also requires preparation batteries charged, brakes checked, tyres inspected and bolts torqued.Then there's navigation. Unless you're following a well-signposted event, a century ride often requires a GPS head unit and route planning. Just don't forget to charge it.First and foremost you will need a pair of trainers and, well, not a lot else really. Although depending on how deep your pockets are, a good pair of running shoes can be bought for as much as 150, with entry-level models sitting somewhere around the 50 mark. Obviously a sweat wicking running shirt and comfortable pair of shorts are non-negitiable. Some marathon runners go that extra mile and splash out on a pair of compression socks. And then of course theres the all-important watch because if its not on Strava, as the saying goes, it did not happen. Hardest for kit and equipment: 100 milesCentury rides require forethought, lots of planning and pockets bulging with spares and tools. Theres also the added complication of having to transport your bike to the start of the ride or race and then clean any crud picked up over the course of the outing. Running? Just put on your shirt, shoes and shorts and step into the fray. Simples.The final scores on the doors...The bike ride edges it; no doubt runners will disagree (Image credit: Future)From a logistical standpoint, there is only one winner. The century ride is rife with "what ifs" mechanicals, navigation errors, fuelling issues and weather changes. The marathon is, at least on paper, beautifully simple. Just run.It is when we introduce impact and training load that the waters become murkier.Training for a marathon is anything but straightforward. Without a structured build-up, there is a genuine risk of injury. I've made the mistake before, rushing into longer runs and limping away with shin splints or hip problems. As Norman points out, marathon preparation needs patience, progression and months of conditioning before race day arrives.Cycling presents its own unique challenges. The glutes, quads and core must be conditioned, and perhaps more importantly, riders must learn to remain comfortable and efficient on the bike for seven or more hours. That asks questions of the entire body, not just the legs.So, is a marathon the running equivalent of a century ride? In some respects, yes. Both demand commitment and consistency. But they are challenging in different ways.Objectively, the marathon probably edges it. The training build-up is longer and under-preparation can come with severe consequences. Norman's verdict is clear: despite being shorter in duration, the marathon places greater demands on the musculoskeletal system and requires more careful preparation.Subjectively? I'm still not convinced. As I crunch my way up another 12 percent climb on a ride that was meant to be an easy lunchtime spin, I'm reminded that seven hours on a bike can feel like a very long time indeed. For me, that's enough to give the nod to the century ride.

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Good morning and welcome to the liveblog of the Tour de France! Stage 3 marks the first day of this year's race to be contested entirely on French roads, and there is a new rider in the yellow jersey as the peloton rolls out: Tadej Pogacar. Today's stage promises to be another demanding test, with p...

Riders hoping for a Tour de France breakaway bonanza on Monday's stage 3 were left disappointed after UAE Team Emirates - XRG turned up the heat. Their control of the stage burned off the breakaway and teed up Tadej Pogacar for a final climb assault, winning the stage and taking the yellow jersey. F...

Its over 20 years since the last of his seven Tour de France 'victories', but Lance Armstrong continues to be a presence in cycling, both for his opinions and the unfounded allegations of doping that surface against any more recently successful cyclist.So what is Armstrongs opinion of todays outstanding competitor, Tadej Pogaar, who at age 27 already has four Tour overall wins to his name, as well as a Giro dItalia victory, two World Championships, a host of shorter stage races and one-day races, and every Monument except Paris-Roubaix?Well, on Armstrongs own The Move podcast, recorded following Pogaars third Tour of Flanders win this year, he said: We have to stop this debate. For me, this is over. This guy is that good. Hes the greatest of all time, by far. This is the best ever.Eclipsing Mercx Lance Armstrong reckons Tadej Pogaar has already eclipsed Eddy Merckx as the greatest cyclist ever. Gabrial Duval/AFP via Getty Images Armstrongs opinion is that Pogaars achievements already eclipse those in the 1960s and 70s of Eddy Merckx, who is widely considered the greatest cyclist of all time.According to Armstrong, it was: Just another incredible performance by Tadej Pogaar. Armstrong points out that, after the Tour of Flanders win, hed raced three times in 2026 and won all three, despite crashing in Milan-San Remo, making it seven victories in a row, taking account of his wins at the tail end of 2025.Since the podcast was recorded in April, Pogaar has also won the Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse week-long stage races, and he currently leads the Tour de France having won stage three. In April, Pogaar won his third Tour of Flanders. Paris-Roubaix is the only Monument to elude him. Dario Belingheri/Getty Images The Move contributor Spencer Martin suggests that Pogaar wins four Monuments every 12 months and would, at the same rate, eclipse Merckxs total of 19 Monument wins by the end of 2028. Armstrong has predicted, though, that Pogaar, who currently has 13 Monuement wins to his name, could retire by this date, having run out of races to win.He reckons the 2026 Tour de France route is ideal for Pogaar to dominate, which he already seems to be doing. If he wins, the Slovenian will add a fifth overall victory, matching Jacques Anquetil, Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain. We'd guess Pogaar isn't too happy having Armstrong compare him to himself. On TikTok, Armstrong has compared Pogaars racing to his own time in the peloton, stating that Pogaar is happy to allow other teams to control a race before showing them whos boss. He also suggests competitors race expecting Pogaar to launch an attack that they will not be able to counter.In October 2025, Armstrong defended Pogaar, criticising the frequent attacks made on his dominance and aspersions on his performances and likening this to how he was treated.Well, there was justification in his case. Its Armstrong and his peers from his era whose doping continues to taint professional cycling and lead to every outstanding performance being questioned not just Pogaars but those of Vingegaard and before them Froome, Wiggins and others. More on the 2026 Tour de France Tadej Pogaar moves into fifth on list of all-time Tour de France stage winnersand steals yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard Why are Pogaar and Del Toro riding different bikes? Who is Isaac del Toro? 4 things you need to know about the Mexican who could be a future Tour de France winner Isaac del Toro's stage-winning Colnago V5Rs may sit exactly on the UCI weight limit Fans told to avoid Tour de France stage 3 due to major wildfires A Tour de France breakaway only has a 2% chance of winning, so why join one? Every team bike at the 2026 Tour de France