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As the 2026 Tour de France second act begins following Monday's rest day, much of the opening week narrative has revolved around UAE Team Emirates - XRG. From back-to-back stage wins and Pogacar's mountain dominance to their aggressive controlling of stages, not everyone in the peloton is happy. Of...

Stage ten of the Tour de France will offer another chance for the yellow jersey contenders to stamp their authority on the race as we head on a 166.6km journey from Aurillac to Le Lioran on Bastille Day.Stage 10 at a glanceUK: TNT Sports / HBO Max (30.99/mon) US: Peacock ($10.99/mon)Canada: Flobikes ($49.99/mon)Australia: SBS (Free)Free Streams: SBS (Australia), France TV (France), RAI (Italy) RTBF (Belgium), RTVE (Spain), NOS (Netherlands)Watch Anywhere: Unlock your free stream with NordVPN (75% off)The tenth stage of the Tour de France gets underway at 13:10 European time, with the finish expected around 17:10.Pogacar has so far dominated the general classification and sits 2:42 ahead of his nearest rival, Jonas Vingegaard. The Dane simply couldn't get close to the Slovenian on the Col du Tourmalet, where Pogacar powered to victory on stage 6 to build this advantage in the GC standings.Stage 10 offers a potential chance for redemption, though, with seven categorised climbs, including two category-one ascents in the Puy Mary - Pas de Peyrol (7.8km at 6%) and Col de Pertus (4.4km at 8.5%). Finishing in Le Lioran, Vingegaard will have good memories of this climb, having outsprinted Pogacar to the line for a stage win here in 2024. He will need far more than a sprint, though, if he is to claw back any time.Of course, a breakaway victory isn't out of the question either, and the likes of Lenny Martinez and Ben O'Connor may fancy their chances of an outside shot at the win.Can I watch stage 10 of the Tour de France for free?You can stream stage 10 of the Tour de France for free in Australia, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands: Australia: SBS (English comms) France: France TV (Host broadcaster) Italy: RAI Play Belgium: RTB Spain: RTVE Netherlands: NOS Those outside their usual country for stage 10 will need a VPN to get your usual coverage while abroad more on that below.How to watch the Tour de France stage 10 from anywhereMost streaming platforms have geo-restrictions these days, which means they only work in certain countries. But being locked out of the races is a thing of the past thanks to a VPN.A Virtual Private Network is a piece of internet security software that can alter your device's location, so you can unblock your usual streaming services, even when you're abroad. Unlock your Tour de France stream with NordVPNWith super fast connections, multi-device support and able to unlock any platform, NordVPN is our favourite for streaming. 30-day money back guarantee 3 months extra free 75% offGet NordVPN today and unlock your streaming service from anywhere in the world.View DealWant to know more? We have an explainer on the benefits, costs, and considerations of using a VPN... Should I use a VPN to watch cycling?Watch stage 10 of the Tour de France in the UKIn the UK, stage ten will be shown live across TNT Sports and HBO Max. Live streaming is available on HBO Max, with linear viewing on TNT Sports 1. Plans start at 25.99 per month, with rolling subscriptions available at 30.99.However, if you just want to watch highlights, these will be on free-to-air channel 5 on Tuesday evening.Watch stage 10 of the Tour de France in the US and CanadaFor US viewers, this year's coverage of stage ten of the Tour de France will be on NBC and PeacockBoth outlets come from the same NBCUniversal stable, with NBC available on many cable packages and Peacock which is set to show all 21 stages live on a pay per month basis. It'll cost you $10.99/month.Meanwhile, in Canada, Flobikes is in charge of broadcasting stage 10 of the Tour de France in Canada. Subscriptions cost CA$49.99 a month, with big savings for long-term plans. The Flobikes TV app is available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast and Apple TV, as well as on iOS and Android.Watch Tour de France stage 10 in AustraliaIn Australia, you can watch every stage of the Tour de France for free via SBS On Demand, including stage 10.All you will need is an account with a valid Australian postcode (e.g. 2002).We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

Tim Wellens has said that he experienced fans and spectators booing him and his UAE Team Emirates - XRG teammates during the Tour de France. Amid the team and Tadej Pogacar's dominance, there has been growing criticism of their team tactics and the gap between Pogacar and the rest of the bunch. The...

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The Tour de France rest day affords the peloton with a timely opportunity to relax, put the feet up and enjoy some refreshing air conditioning and comfortable beds amid a sweltering heatwave during the first week. But for Uno-X Mobility brothers Anders and Tobias Halland Johannessen, their rest day...

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Jonas Vingegaard has been told there's no chance he can turn around a deficit of almost three minutes to Tadej Pogacar in his quest for the Tour de France yellow jersey. However, the Dane and Team Visma | Lease a Bike can gain measurably from following the world champion's wheel. Vingegaard may have...