Julian Alaphilippe retires, Lorena Wiebes dominates Britain, and Tadej Pogačar returns to the Vuelta chasing cycling immortality.
Julian Alaphilippe has called time on his career, retiring immediately after the 2026 Tour de France. The two-time world champion leaves with 45 professional wins, six Tour stages and a yellow jersey legacy. Chapeau, Loulou.
Lorena Wiebes is dominating the Tour of Britain Women, winning the first two stages and strengthening her GC lead. Stage 3 heads to the Great Orme today, giving the climbers their best chance to challenge her.
And tomorrow, the final Grand Tour of the season begins. Tadej Pogačar returns to the Vuelta after seven years, chasing the career Grand Tour sweep. Primož Roglič is his main rival, with the race starting with a 9.4km time trial in Monaco.
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