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Tadej Pogaar crossed the Col du Tourmalet first on stage six of the 2026 Tour de France to win the Souvenir Jacques Goddet.The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider pushed on alone 4.1km from the top of the hors categorie climb on Thursday, after initially attacking with his teammate Isaac del Toro. Pogaar was chased by his rival Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) over the top of the Pyrenean climb, but he had an advantage of around 30 seconds by the time the Tourmalet was summited. He also had almost a minute and a half on a group containing Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)The award is given yearly for the rider to reach the top of the Tourmalet first, along with a 5,000 cash prize, and 20 points in the mountains competition. It's the first time Pogaar has won the prize, although the Slovenian has won three stages which have included the climb.Interestingly, the prize has never been won by a rider who has gone on to win the race, showing how remarkable Pogaar's attack on the climb was.On Thursday, with the Tourmalet 38.5km from the finish, Pogaar looked in an excellent position to win stage six, which would be his second of the race. With yellow jersey Torstein Tren (Uno-X Mobility) over seven minutes behind the leader on the road, it also looked like the Slovenian was heading into yellow.This early in the race, it looked like he was putting his stamp on proceedings, with 15 stages still to come. The second-category climb to Gavarnie-Gdre (18.7km at 3.7%) was still to come after the Tourmalet.More to follow...

Tadej Pogacar has revealed UAE Team Emirates XRG went into Stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France ready to risk everything, after an all-or-nothing assault on the first high-mountain stage left Jonas Vingegaard already 2:42 down overall. Pogacar attacked on the Col du Tourmalet after a huge lead-out f...

Chattanooga, Tennessees own Obed Bikes has launched a bike that they claim defies categorization. The new Obed TTR is the brands most capable, do-it-all off-road machine. Weve seen bikes like this one a lot lately, but lets take a closer look at what its all about.(Photos / Obed Bikes)The Obed TTR is a drop-bar bike designed for riders who want to push beyond the limits of typical gravel riding. Where most bikes in the category seem to fit nicely into the race or adventure gravel categories, the TTR was designed for rougher, more technical terrain. The TTR bridges two worlds: the drop bars give you the familiar riding position and handling that gravel riders are used to. The added suspension and ample tire clearance open up the rider to more trail options.Lets take a look. A Cross Country SoulThe TTR uses a frame design thats been borrowed from the XC mountain biking world. And that shows up in some practical ways. For instance, the Detour Seatstay system. This system disconnects the seat stays from the seat tube. This means the rear end of the bike can flex vertically to absorb rough terrain. That translates to more comfort without sacrificing stiffness for high-torque situations.This isnt just another drop-bar bike that borrows MTB DNA to hodgepodge it together. The TTRs geometry is actually dialed in specifically for drop bars, and the reach and handling reflect that. So youre not fighting an awkward position that was clearly designed for a different kind of riding. The TTR will feel right at home on a gravel road and rocky singletrack.Like many new bikes lately, the TTR also includes a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). This keeps it compatible with current Full Mount drivetrain setups.This will be great if you plan on upgrading components down the road (or just want to find readily available derailleur hangers). It features great tire clearance of up to 2.4. This means you can run proper mountain bike tires if thats your jam. Plus, that tire size gives riders more tire options, as well as more traction, cushioning, and confidence on loose or technical surfaces.Frankenbike: The Best of Both Worlds?If youve ever thought about slapping drop bars onto a mountain bike frame, youre not alone. Im pretty sure weve all done it at one point. But, that being said, doing it right does take some tinkering. But with the TTR, Obed takes that DIY spirit and turns it into a refined, ready-to-ride package.Obed made sure that the TTR was built around a deliberate mix of gravel and cross-country components. And they let you choose your drivetrain flavor. The Shimano build pairs an XT Di2 rear derailleur and cassette with GRX shifters. This offers electronic precision alongside a wide gear range.But if you spend most of your time in the SRAM Camp, then youll love the mullet setup. Combining a GX Eagle T-Type derailleur with Force shifters gives you mountain bike range with drop-bar control.Customizable & AdaptibleObed made sure the TTR was designed to handle whatever you wanted to throw at it. Everything from a multi-week, loaded bikepacking adventure to a quick lunchtime spin on some of your favorite local trails. With the TTR, you dont need to commit to one type of riding.To back up that kind of versatility, the TTR comes equipped with the options for both a 100mm suspension fork and dropper posts. Together, these features make longer trips more comfortable and technical sections more manageable.If youre a cyclist who likes to customize your setup, then you will enjoy the external cockpit cable routing. Because the cables run on the outside of the frame, swapping handlebars or making adjustments is straightforward. Obed Base Build & RetailThe retail cost for the base build is $4,449, which features Industry Nine 1/1 Sector Alloy wheels, a SRAM Apex Eagle mechanical drivetrain, and RockShox SID SL Select.The new TTR is painted, built to order, and shipped worldwide, ready to ride from its factory in Chattanooga. You can make your build truly your own, choosing from a massive selection of paint, logo designs, and build options through our online bike builder at the link below. ObedBikes.com

The 2026 Tour de France will take place from the 4th to the 26th of July. Throughout the21 stages, the peloton will be racing through the mountains, sprint stages, cobblestones, individual and team time trials, and even. We take a look at all stages, their official profiles, and preview the days -...

Tadej Pogaar has won stage 6 of the Tour de France after a characteristically dominant display that started 4.1km from the summit of the Col du Tourmalet.Isaac del Toro led Pogaar up the hors categorie climb before the defending champion attacked and rode solo for 40km to win the stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gdre.Its a really incredible victory, one of the sweetest, Pogaar said after the stage, adding that UAE Team Emirates XRG hatched the plan for stage 6 yesterday.Today I woke up at seven in the morning and my mind was going crazy. I was really, really excited for today. All the guys were really hyped so I knew it would be a good day.We just committed. We were going like there was nothing to lose, he said.Pogaar was the first rider to cross the summit of Col du Tourmalet. As a result, he won the Souvenir Jacques Goddet award, which is given to the rider who reaches the top of the climb and comes with a 5,000 prize.The Slovenians ride on the Tourmalet also won him 20 points in the King of the Mountains competition, which he now leads.Jonas Vingegaard chased Pogaar, but he could not catch the Slovenian. He finished second on the stage, 2 minutes and 40 seconds behind Pogaar.A group containing Remco Evenepoel, Florian Lipowitz and Paul Seixas chased the two favourites and tried to limit their losses.Pogaars performance also saw him ride back into the yellow jersey, after Torstein Tren took the leaders jersey from Pogaar on stage 4.Pogaars ride today on the first mountain stage of the race saw the Slovenian take back the 7 minutes 53 seconds lead Tren had at the start of the day.Tren crashed on the descent of the Col du Tourmalet, which left him isolated for the closing section of the stage, where he was attended to by the race doctor.Pogaars first stage win of the 2026 Tour de France saw him move up into fifth on the list of all-time stage winners. His second win takes his total to 23 stage victories, only two away from Andr Leducqs total of 25.Earlier in the stage, race commissaires reprimanded Lotto-Intermarchs Huub Artz for his hand position. This prompted the Dutchman to drop back to the peloton from a three-man breakaway with Mads Pedersen and Victor Campenaerts. More on the 2026 Tour de France I wanted to enjoy myself: Baptiste Veistroffer shares the stats behind his 144km Tour de France solo break "Its outstanding" Norwegian who was treated for cancer now leads the Tour de France Ridley built this custom yellow-jersey Noah Fast for Torstein Traen in less than 30 hours after he took the lead in the 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 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