BIKE Magazine August 2026Click here to get your magazineClick here to continue reading nowBIKE Magazine August 2026 Front CoverThere are some months in the cycling calendar that feel like a bridge between major events. August 2026 is not one of them.If anything, this issue of BIKE Magazine celebrates a cycling world that refuses to slow down. No sooner has the dust settled on the Tour de France than the sport launches into another extraordinary period of racing, adventure and achievement. From the Tour de France Femmes and the opening battles of La Vuelta a Espaa to the mountain bike world championships in Val di Sole, this month reminds us that cyclings story never stands still.What strikes me most while putting together this edition is the sheer diversity of experiences that cycling makes possible. In these pages youll find elite athletes competing on the worlds biggest stages, amateur riders conquering legendary climbs, adventurers crossing continents, and everyday cyclists discovering something profound about themselves through the simple act of turning the pedals.Take our feature on La Stelvio Santini, where more than 1,200 riders from 42 countries gathered to test themselves against some of cyclings most iconic mountains. The event reminds us that cyclings greatest rewards are not always measured by podium places. Sometimes success is simply reaching a summit that once seemed impossible.That same spirit of personal discovery shines through in Kait Keets remarkable account of a 1,200-kilometre solo bikepacking journey. What began as a trip plagued by illness, punctures and self-doubt evolved into a powerful lesson about resilience, kindness and learning to let go of expectations. It is one of those rare stories that extends far beyond cycling and speaks directly to the human experience.We also celebrate emerging talent at the highest level of the sport. Isaac del Toros podium finish at the 2026 Tour de France signals the arrival of an exciting new Grand Tour contender and marks a historic milestone for Mexican cycling. Meanwhile, mountain bike stars continue to redefine what is possible, whether racing across the forests of Germany, battling through the Pyrenees at the Andorra Epic or, in the case of Elias Schwrzler, riding on top of a flying hot-air balloon before launching into freefall. Sometimes reality is more impressive than fiction.Beyond racing, this issue explores the growing appeal of gravel, bikepacking and cycling travel. From Scotlands Gralloch Ultra to the dramatic roads of Corsica, riders are increasingly seeking experiences that combine challenge, exploration and connection with the landscapes around them. In an age dominated by speed, cycling remains one of the best ways to truly experience the world.That, perhaps, is the common thread running through this edition. Whether youre chasing a rainbow jersey, riding your first century, travelling across a continent or simply enjoying an evening spin after work, cycling offers something increasingly valuable: perspective.As summer reaches its peak, I hope this issue inspires you to find your own adventure, whether its around the corner or on the far side of a mountain pass.Ride safe, ride often, and enjoy the journey.Nick Branxton

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Megamo is not a leading brand in the road bike space. However, the Girona-based company has a decorated history over on the bumpier side, its mountain bikes have delivered riders to the podium at the Absa Cape Epic with the Buff-Megamo team. Its only recently that Megamo has expanded into the road bike space. In such a competitive market, however, it takes a lot to stand out a fact that's become even more apparent with Chinese brands offering high spec builds at increasingly competitive prices.The bike we tested is the Megamo Pulse 04 SLR - the Iberian brands best road bike offering. It looks the part and is handsomely appointed, but value alone is not going to win over new customers attributes such as aesthetics, value and dynamics need to be met; after thorough testing, I reckon the Pulse has nailed all three. Its also not as ubiquitous as the mainstream bike companies and model ranges, which might be an issue for some but also a unique attribute to others.We spent over 500km getting to know the Megamo Pulse 04 SLR and came away impressed by what it offers as a package compared to the perennial favourites.The Megamo Pulse 04 SLR was at home in the lumpy terrain of the Surrey Hills (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Technical detailsWhile the Megamo Pulse cuts a pretty sleek facade in profile with a dropped seatstay configuration, it could be argued it looks somewhat generic, but the sublime paintwork helps lift the overall visual package. Dubbed White Ice, the finish looks completely flat from a distance; but closer inspection reveals an intricately detailed, shimmering pattern that mimics icicles. To further boost the visual clout, a purple Megamo wordmark logo dominates the downtube with Pulse markings on the fork. Theres even a purple chain. It really is a good-looking bike and one that attracted its fair share of interest from onlookers as mentioned earlier, Megamo is not a mainstream road bike brand, and this is even more prominent in the UK.The bike is impressively light, utilising the companys Super Light Race (SLR) high-modulus carbon fibre chassis that is claimed to balance stiffness, compliance, and weight. In size medium, a ready-to-paint frame and fork weigh 924g/458g, respectively which is in line with Specializeds Fact 10r Tarmac SL8 carbon frames. Tyre clearance is up there with the very best road bikes at 34mm front and rear, which should appease those who enjoy the comfort and versatility afforded by wider tyres.The Pulse is available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL. At 175cm tall and with longer arms and legs typical of my height, I opted for a size large Pulse - besides, the 55.8cm top tube, 410cm chainstays and a sub-metre wheelbase (997cm) aren't too far off some of the medium frames I enjoy riding. The frame angles are balanced with a 72.5-degree head and 73.25-degree seat tube angle matched to an aggressive 557 and 390mm stack and reach these numbers are spot on for the category.The Pulse is built around a SRAM Force AXS groupset, complete with 48/35T chainringsAaron BorrillSLR stands for Super Light Race frameAaron BorrillAs a large, the Pulse came fitted with 172.5mm cranks. Shorter or longer cranks are available, which comes down to frame sizeAaron BorrillLike the cranks, the handlebar width and stem length depend on frame size. Our test bike came with a 110x410mm integrated arrangementAaron BorrillIt comes standard with a Force DUB-PWR spindle-based power meterAaron BorrillThe Fizik Vento Antares R5 is a proven platform for comfortAaron BorrillThe bike came standard with 30mm Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic tyresAaron BorrillSpecificationsThe Pulse 04 SLR is handsomely appointed and gains a SRAM Force AXS groupset, complete with a power meter and a 48/35T, 10-33T gearing configuration. In size large, Megamo has paired the Pulse with 172.5mm cranks - shorter (160/165mm) and longer (174mm) options are available depending on the frame size. Call me a traditionalist or maybe even a late adopter, but I much prefer the leverage afforded by longer cranks. I particularly enjoyed the 172.5mm cranks on the Pulse test bike as I prefer grinding a bigger gear as opposed to spinning. Who knows, maybe Ill convert to shorter options in the future, but for now, 170-172,5mm seems an optimal crank length for me.Integration was a big focus on the bike, so Megamo has ensured no visible brake hoses or cables and matched the Pulse with an integrated carbon handlebar configuration 410mm/110mm in this size, which looked wide at first but felt good in practice and performed decently in the ergonomic stakes overall. Again, bar width and stem length are dependent on frame size.Rolling stock is handled by Zipps 303 S carbon wheels and 30mm Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tyres, configured with inner tubes. The sum of these parts totals a respectable 7.4kg without pedals again, this is the going weight for this frame size and component configuration. That said, with such a light frame and fork, it won't take much to get the bike close to or under 7kg. As an experiment, I fitted a pair of Zipp 202 wheels, which dropped the Pulse under the seven-kilo barrier at 6.9kg. Further weight can be trimmed by ditching the Fizik Vento Antares R5 saddle for a 100g lighter carbon-railed version, and then there's the option of fitting TPUs, too.While Megamo doesn't share complete build weights on its website, I expect the posher models in the range include the Pulse 00 SLR (SRAM Red AXS) and Pulse 01 SLR (Shimano Dura-Ace Di2) to weigh under 7kg.Made in Girona, Spain (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)PerformanceThe Pulse is a well-balanced bike, and very easy to ride. Its stable in crosswinds and planted during high-speed cornering, which provides the rider with loads of confidence in challenging conditions. The geometry is spot on for its size and intentions it is a race bike after all but doesnt feel overly aggressive. The riding position falls squarely between upright and stretched out, allowing you to assume a semi-neutral position without the back and neck niggles often associated with race bike geometry. Climbing is a breeze, too. At 7.4kg, the Pulse is neither the lightest nor heaviest bike in the segment; instead it represents the middle ground and doesn't hold you back when gravity comes into the equation. It devours elevation in very much the same way as a Cannondale SuperSix Evo or Specialized Tarmac. During testing, it allowed me to hold a good climbing speed over all the lumps and bumps that comprise the UK's Surrey Hills. The same goes for rolling roads where very little pedal input is needed to keep it sailing along - its very impressive. And when things do ever get super steep, the stiff bottom bracket and head tube provide enough response to quickly power up any kickers.Tyre clearance maxes out at 34mm (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Once up and over the other side, the bikes dynamic character comes to the fore, thanks to the neutral frame angles its super planted and predictable on the descents but also reactive to steering inputs. To improve front-end grip and communication, I got the steerer cut to drop the bars and remove some spacers. This not only reduced the effective stack but also helped place more weight over the front wheel for improved front-wheel traction in the corners.Speaking of grip, the Pirelli tyres offered decent grip - even in the stock inner tube configuration - but should perform better at lower pressures and set up tubeless. I kept the bike as close to stock as possible during the entire test period and was very impressed with its behaviour throughout. It was only when traversing choppier, broken road surfaces that the ride quality became apparent - again, this can be tuned by lowering tire pressure, but the associated vibrations experienced are expected on poor roads.The Zipp 303 S wheels offer good straight-line performance and aerodynamics, and are very stable during cross winds. The whole platform is rock solid, and one of the better-performing bikes I've tested all year.I cut the steerer to drop some of the spacers and under the stem. This reduced the effective stack and ensured better weight placement over the front wheel (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)ValueConsidering the crowded space, the Megamo Pulse 04 SLR makes a serious case for itself as a genuine race bike. As far as looks go, its unique paintwork and contrasting branding and iconography make for a bold and attractive bike - as does the modern design and silhouette. Its well specced and will appeal to the ardent racer wanting a reliable performer able to keep up, compete, and hold its own against the established marques. The Megamo Pulse 04 SLR will set you back 6,199/ $6,500/ 5,999 - which is still a significant outlay, but considering rivals such as the Cannondale SuperSix Evo 1 Hi-Mod, Scott Addict RC Team and Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro are 700-1,000 more, its a bike worth considering even if its still a leftfield option. While it lacks the brand cachet of the more mainstream brands, it delivers an equally engaging riding experience, and maybe even better in some instances. With an all-new Pulse platform already upon us, you can expect some discounts on the outgoing Pulse pictured here, making it an even more attractive race bike option. Megamo will continue to sell the new Pulse and outgoing Pulse alongside each other.The Pulse 04 SLR matches a purple chain with a colour-matched Megamo wordmark and Pulse logo on the frame a nice touch (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)Tech specPrice: 6,199/ $6,500/ 5,999Brand: MegamoFrame: Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light Race FrameFork: Carbon Advanced Composite forkWeight: 7.40kg (actual, Large)Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XLLevers: SRAM Force AXSBrakes: SRAM Force AXSRear derailleur: SRAM Force AXSFront derailleur: SRAM Force AXSCrankset: SRAM Force AXS, 48/35TCassette: SRAM Force AXS, 10-33TWheels: Zipp 303 STyres: Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic, 30mmBar/stem: Megamo Carbon integrated, 110x410mmSeatpost: Aerodynamic Advanced CarbonSaddle: Fizik Vento Antares R5

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The fastest Tour de France in history brought familiar questions back to cycling, with record speeds followed by controversial overnight anti-doping tests on Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. No anti-doping violation involving either rider has been announced, but the unprecedented pace of the 2026...

Years ago revenue sharing was all the rage with team managers making public calls for the major race organisers to pay them money. Only even if a race owner felt inclined, when you looked at the data the sums available were small.Today the calls remain but the sums have changed so time to look again with current numbers. Especially as its been floated by no less than the New York Times, as the screengrab above shows.The premise of the NYT article (paywall) is that the Amaury family that owns Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) is thoroughly resistant to change, mentioning the FIFA World Cup which is expected to pull in $13 billion, double the sum of 2022s tournament. It started with more teams and matches; interrupting games with hydration breaks that increased the number of television commercials; and enacting dynamic pricing, which sent ticket prices soaring and the suggestion the Tour de France and pro cycling should embrace similar practicesThe article also says The family doesnt share any of the television rights revenue, reportedly worth more than $170 million a year. That starves the sport of capital that could expand the fan base and leaves cycling in a precarious spot.The $170 million comes with a hyperlink to sportspro.com which in turn links to bfmtv.com which uses a 150 million number (roughly $170 million). Only BFM itself says this is an informed estimate and crucially this is total revenue, as in TV income and hosting fees, the publicity caravan, merchandising and more and cites a number of 150-200m. Its not the TV revenue, but were not here to fact check the NYT.Still lets take the $170 million. Lets also assume ASO has no costs, ie no offices, no staff, no suppliers, no tax, and hotels give away rooms in July etc so that $170 million of revenue is still there, untouched. Now compound that wrong assumption with a second where ASO pays out half of this money to teams, a pot of $85 million for the teams. Divided this between 23 teams on the start, thats $3.7 million per team. Nice but it doesnt get teams out of the precarious spot.Rather than use fourth-hand estimates, ASO does publish annual accounts. The 2024 accounts, the latest available, show total revenue of 415 million, costs of 284 million and a profit of 131 million, you can see this highlighted in the screengrab above from the accounts filed with the French government.The government page also helpfully lists the numbers over the years and even plots them in a chart. You can see above how revenue has been growing chez ASO. (For any sticklers, one image has gross revenue of 415m, the other uses net revenue of 375m).ASO is famous as the Tour de France organiser but promotes other cycling races, you can see the portfolio in the screengrab from the Tour de France website. It also does the Dakar motorsport rally, the Paris marathon, the Etape du Tour ride. It was also the organiser for some of the Paris Olympics doing the cycling, triathlon and open water swimming events, apparently the first time a private company was brought into run part of the games.Lets make some more wrong assumptions. Assume the 130 million annual profits all come from the mens Tour de France. Now imagine half of these profits are paid to 23 teams and its 2.8 million per team. Nice again, but even less game-changing and were still relying on wild assumptions.We might as well go full reductio ad absurdum and assume all of ASOs profits must be paid out to mens cycling teams: 5.7 million each.The average World Tour for 2026 is 33.1 million ($38.7m). So 5.7 million is 17% of the average team budget which could help but it still doesnt change the brittle model where teams rely on funding from title sponsors. If Movistar, Cofidis or EF decided to halt sponsorship today and the structures could not find a replacement in time, 5.7 million would not keep a team afloat it, it doesnt make the sponsorship model less precarious. Above all, remember to get this amount weve used wild assumptions.If youre bogged down in numbers by now, lets step back as the concept sounds bold. Teams owned by nation states, billionaires and multinational corporates want money from company that turns over 415 million? It sounds like reverse redistribution.The Tour organisers could turn around and ask teams for money instead, why not charge a start fee knowing that teams depend on participation, and the money could be re-invested in added safety? Or indeed point out that teams make money because of the Tour de France, if the race did not exist then team managers would have smaller budgets to reflect the reduced audience. Audacious? Yes but its more rational than assuming all of ASOs profits come from the Tour, that all of this should be donated to the teams and it would make a meaningful difference.ConclusionRevenue sharing is one of those zombie arguments that wont die. Whether an American newspaper or a social media post, theres an enduring the sense that ASO should share profits, but often with little follow-up on the actual numbers or distribution because the moment you go from ok, but how much is when you can see its not as obvious as it sounds. Even if ASO decided to donate all its profits to mens pro cycling teams it wouldnt alter their brittle sponsorship model.Whats probably behind the sentiment is the monopoly ASO has on the sport, the way the Tour de France is the dominant event and how this matters for sponsorship but also for control over the sport. Its less the money, more the position.The post Revenue Sharing Re-Revisited first appeared on The Inner Ring.

The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift gets underway this Saturday 1 August, and all 21 teams have now revealed their complete rosters for the fifth edition of the race.This year sees three of the four previous overall winners return: Demi Vollering (FDJSuez); Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon//SRAM); and defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prvot (Visma-Lease a Bike).The French rider's victory in 2025 began when the Olympic mountain bike champion unleashed an attack on the Col de la Madeleine in the Alps. Ferrand-Prvot will look to defend her title, but Vollering will hope to improve on a frustrating string of second places as the race takes in Mont Ventoux for the first time, where the Dutchwoman discovered her climbing skills as a teenager.Niewiadoma-Phinney finished third last year and has said she is treating the 2026 Tour de France Femmes as a new opportunity. Her team includes British road champion Zoe Bckstedt, who makes her first appearance at the race.Elsewhere, SD Worx-Protime have a stacked squad. The Dutch team includes the 2025 points classification winner, Lorena Wiebes, and winner of the young rider classification, Nienke Vinke. 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route: every stage explained How to watch the Tour de France Femmes 2026: TV guide and live streams with stage start timesAG Insurance-SoudalThe team will be looking for at least a top 10 on GC with Kim Le Court-Pienaar, who rode in support of Sarah Gigante in 2025 but steps into a leadership role this year.AG Insurance-Soudal Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Kim Le Court-Pienaar (Mus) Mireia Benito (Esp) Letizia Borghesi (Ita) Shari Bossuyt (Bel) Lore De Schepper (Bel) Justine Ghekiere (Bel) Urka igart (Slo)Details Country Belgium 2025 WorldTour ranking 9th Highest GC finish 2025 6th Stage wins 2025 1 Team manager Jrgen For Bike supplier SpecializedCanyon//SRAMCanyon// SRAM will have all-out GC ambitions for Niewiadoma-Phinney, the 2024 winner whos been on the podium every year so far, plus contesting sprint stages with Chiara Consonni.Canyon//SRAM Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Pol) Zoe Bckstedt (GBr) Chiara Consonni (Ita) Rosa Klser (Ger) Antonia Niedermaier (Ger) Soraya Paladin (Ita) Agnieszka Skalniak-Sjka (Pol)Details Country Germany 2025 WorldTour ranking 5th Highest GC finish 2025 3rd Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Rony Lauke Bike supplier CanyonCofidis Women TeamCofidis Women will be chancing it in breakaways for a stage win plus sprints with Danish former world champion Amalie Dideriksen, who had a strong start to the season.Cofidis Women TeamTour de France Femmes 2026 team Julie Bego (Fra) Ema Comte (Fra) Amalie Dideriksen (Den) Victorie Guilman (Fra) Hannah Ludwig (Ger) Malwina Mul (Pol) Nikola Noskov (Cze)Details Country France 2025 WorldTour ranking 19th Highest GC finish 2025 33rd Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Raphal Jeune Bike supplier LookEF EducationOatleyThe team will be backing French hopeful Cdrine Kerbaol for GC and targeting stages with riders such as Noemi Regg. Kerbaol won a stage in 2024 and came sixth overall before backing it up with eighth overall last year.EF EducationOatley Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Nina Berton (Lux) Henrietta Christie (NZl) Kristen Faulkner (USA) Cdrine Kerbaol (Fra) Noemi Regg (Sui) Alice Towers (GBr) Magdeleine Vallieres (Can)Details Country USA 2025 WorldTour ranking 10th Highest GC finish 2025 8th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Esra Tromp Bike supplier CannondaleFDJSuezFDJ-Suez will hope to reclaim the overall title for Demi Vollering. The team will also target stages with sprinter Ally Wollaston and Paris-Roubaix winner Franziska Koch.FDJSuez Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Demi Vollering (Ned) Juliette Berthet (Fra) Clia Gery (Fra) Franziska Koch (Ger) Amber Kraak (Ned) Marie Le Net (Fra) vita Muzic (Fra)Details Country France 2025 WorldTour ranking 1st Highest GC finish 2025 2nd Stage wins 2025 1 Team manager Stphen Delcourt Bike supplier SpecializedFenix-Premier TechFenix-Premier Tech will be targeting stage wins as well as a tentative GC campaign for multi-disciplined young Dutch talent Puck Pieterse.Fenix-Premier Tech Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Puck Pieterse (Ned) Sara Casasola (Ita) Lotte Claes (Bel) Millie Couzens (GBr) Yara Kastelijn (Ned) Charlotte Kool (Ned) Christina Schweinberger (Aut)Details Country Belgium 2025 WorldTour ranking 11th Highest GC finish 2025 9th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Philip Roodhooft Bike supplier CanyonHuman Powered HealthHuman Powered Health is a team of opportunists who will hunt for success from breakaways, especially in the early part of the Tour.Human Powered Health Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Nina Buijsman (Ned) Carlotta Cipressi (Ita) Thalita De Jong (Ned) Barbara Malcotti (Ita) Marit Raaijmakers (Ned) Titia Ryo (Fra) Lily Williams (USA)Details Country USA 2025 WorldTour ranking 13th Highest GC finish 2025 13th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Ro De Jonckere Bike supplier FactorLaboral Kutxa-Fundacin EuskadiLaboral Kutxa-Fundacin Euskadi will try their luck for a stage win as well as attempting to pilot leader Usoa Ostolaza to the best possible GC position.Laboral Kutxa-Fundacin Euskadi Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Naia Amondarain (Esp) Yuliia Biriukova (Ukr) Idoia Eraso (Esp) Arianna Fidanza (Ita) Usoa Ostolaza (Esp) Paula Patio (Col) Debora Silvestri (Ita)Details Country Spain 2025 WorldTour ranking 15th Highest GC finish 2025 35th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Ion Lazkano Bike supplier XDSLidl-TrekLidl-Trek will be stage hunting with riders such as sprinter Elisa Balsamo, and a GC campaign for Kiwi climber Niamh Fisher-Black.Lidl Trek Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Loes Adegeest (Ned) Elisa Balsamo (Ita) Lucinda Brand (Ned) Niamh Fisher-Black (NZl) Isabella Holmgren (Can) Riejanne Markus (Ned) Amanda Spratt (Aus)Details Country Germany 2025 WorldTour ranking 4th Highest GC finish 2025 5th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Frank Schleck Bike supplier TrekLiv AlUla JaycoLiv AlUla Jayco is a multi-faceted team with sprinter Letizia Paternoster and climber Monica Trinca Colonel. Trinca Colonel has slowly been gaining momentum since turning pro in 2024 and has had promising GC results.Liv AlUla Jayco Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Mackenzie Coupland (Aus) Nadia Gontova (Can) Jeanne Korevaar (Ned) Letizia Paternoster (Ita) Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Aus) Silke Smulders (Ned) Monica Trinca Colonel (Ita)Details Country Australia 2025 WorldTour ranking 8th Highest GC finish 2025 12th Stage wins 2025 1 Team manager Brent Copeland Bike supplier LivLotto-Intermarch LadiesStage wins will be the aim for the Belgian squad, because they have climber Linda Riedmann but no clear GC hopeful.Lotto-Intermarch Ladies Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Dina Boels (Bel) Elisabeth Ebras (Est) Romina Hinojosa (Mex) Marieke Meert (Bel) Linda Riedmann (Ger) Sandrine Tas (Bel) Sterre Vervloet (Bel)Details Country Belgium 2025 WorldTour ranking 27th Highest GC finish 2025 N/A Stage wins 2025 N/A Team manager Kurt Van de Wouwer Bike supplier OrbeaMa Petite EntrepriseBreakaways will be the name of the game for the team, plus an attempt at the climbing stages for French rider Morgane Coston.Ma Petite Entreprise Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Nomie Abgrall (Fra) Laura Asencio (Fra) Alison Avoine (Fra) Morgane Coston (Fra) Clmence Latimier (Fra) Clia Le Moul (Fra) Ocane Mah (Fra)Details Country France 2025 WorldTour ranking N/A Highest GC finish 2025 N/A Stage wins 2025 N/A Team manager Vincent Lavenu Bike supplier FactorMayenne Monbana My PieMayenne Monbana My Pie will likely race aggressively and aim to get riders in the breakaway. Stages 5 and 6 are likely the most attractive to the team, thanks to the rolling terrain.Mayenne Monbana My Pie Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Marine Allione (Fra) Alice Coutinho (Fra) Kiara Lylyk (Can) Fiona Mangan (Irl) Karolina Perekitko (Pol) Natalie Quinn (USA) Constance Valentin (Fra)Details Country France 2025 WorldTour ranking 22nd Highest GC finish 2025 23rd Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Jean-Christophe Barbotin Bike supplier WinspaceMovistarWith Marlen Reusser back to full health after a few years struggling with long-COVID, the Swiss rider will likely aim for a GC campaign.Movistar Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Marlen Reusser (Sui) Francesca Barale (Ita) Liane Lippert (Ger) Tota Magalhes (Bra) Sara Martn (Esp) Paula Ostiz (Esp) Arlenis Sierra (Cub)Details Country Spain 2025 WorldTour ranking 6th Highest GC finish 2025 4th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Sebastin Unzu Bike supplier CanyonSD Worx-ProtimeSD Worx-Protime will take a dual approach, targeting stages with Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky, and GC with Anna van der Breggen.SD Worx-Protime Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Anna van der Breggen (Ned) Mischa Bredewold (Ned) Valentina Cavallar (Aut) Elena Cecchini (Ita) Lotte Kopecky (Bel) Nienke Vinke (Ned) Lorena Wiebes (Ned)Details Country Netherlands 2025 WorldTour ranking 2nd Highest GC finish 2025 11th Stage wins 2025 2 Team manager Erwin Janssen Bike supplier SpecializedSt Michel-Preference Home-Auber93As is the goal for most French invitees, the team will be looking to get into breakaways and try their luck for a stage victory. The former Paris-Roubaix winner Alice Jackson is by far the biggest name on the team and will be hoping to deliver.St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Heidi Franz (USA) Alicia Gonzlez (Esp) India Grangier (Fra) Alison Jackson (Can) milie Morier (Fra) Solne Muller (Fra) Caroline Wreszin (USA)Details Country France 2025 WorldTour ranking 26th Highest GC finish 2025 25th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Stphan Gaudry Bike supplier CannondaleTeam Picnic PostNLStage wins will be the teams main aim, with the British pair of Josie Nelson and Pfeiffer Georgi both capable of delivering.Team Picnic PostNL Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Robyn Clay (GBr) Eleonora Ciabocco (Ita) Lucie Fityus (Aus) Pfeiffer Georgi (GBr) Mia Griffin (Irl) Gaia Masetti (Ita) Josie Nelson (GBr)Details Country Netherlands 2025 WorldTour ranking 14th Highest GC finish 2025 19th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Iwan Spekenbrink Bike supplier LapierreTeam VismaLease a BikeA two-pronged approach with the main aim of GC for defending champion Ferrand-Prvot and stages with Marianne Vos.Team VismaLease a Bike Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Pauline Ferrand-Prvot (Fra) Marion Bunel (Fra) Femke de Vries (Ned) Daniek Hengeveld (Ned) Lieke Nooijen (Ned) Sarah Van Dam (Can) Marianne Vos (Ned)Details Country Netherlands 2025 WorldTour ranking 7th Highest GC finish 2025 1st Stage wins 2025 3 Team manager Rutger Tijssen Bike supplier CervloUAE Team L'IMADA stacked roster for a GC campaign including Mavi Garca and Elisa Longo Borghini.UAE Team L'IMAD Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita) Paula Blasi (Esp) Brodie Chapman (Aus) Mavi Garca (Esp) Silvia Persico (Ita) Maeva Squiban (Fra) Dominika Wodarczyk (Pol)Details Country UAE 2025 WorldTour ranking 3rd Highest GC finish 2025 4th Stage wins 2025 2 Team manager Cherie Pridham Bike supplier ColnagoUno-X MobilityThe team has ambitions to reach the top 10 in 2026 with Katrine Aalerud leading the charge.Uno-X Mobility Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Katrine Aalerud (Nor) Teuntje Beekhuis (Ned) Marte Berg Edseth (Nor) Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset (Nor) Anouska Koster (Ned) Laura Tomasi (Ita) Alessia Vigilia (Ita)Details Country Norway 2025 WorldTour ranking 12th Highest GC finish 2025 79th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Thor Hushovd Bike supplier RidleyVolkerWessels Cycling TeamHaving nurtured plenty of talent, including Demi Vollering, theres potential to see a surprise standout ride from this team. Eline Jansen had a strong spring including a fifth at Dwars door Vlaanderen and will be hoping to translate this into Tour form.VolkerWessels Cycling Team Tour de France Femmes 2026 team Anneke Dijkstra (Ned) Malou Eisen (Ned) Eline Jansen (Ned) Laura Molenaar (Ned) Maud Rijnbeek (Ned) Quinty Schoens (Ned) Sophie von Berswordt (Ned)Details Country Belgium 2025 WorldTour ranking 16th Highest GC finish 2025 29th Stage wins 2025 0 Team manager Raymond Rol Bike supplier Specialized