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Tour de France 2026: stage three goes ahead without fans amid wildfire threat – live

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Here is ex-racer and Tour de France technical director Thierry Gouvenou with his briefing on the stage three:

It’s a long stage with a gradual climb for most of the way. The stage features a category-one climb, the Col de Toses [9.3km at 6.5%], which should prove quite challenging. But overall, there are no major challenges. It’s a perfect stage for the attackers. The finale will separate the riders, especially on the Col du Calvaire near Font-Romeu and the final 1.5-kilometre climb to Les Angles at a seven per cent gradient. So, this is a huge opportunity for attackers to seek out a stage win and why not even the yellow jersey.

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Jul 6, 2026 Tour de France 2026 Tour de France Cycling

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