Tim Merlier celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France. EPA

Tour de France: Merlier makes it hat-trick of wins while Pogacar retains lead

Belgian cements status as fastest sprinter in this year's race while UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider retains 3:36 lead over Jonas Vingegaard

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Tour de France: Pogacar hails cycling fans as 'the greatest' despite jeers

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Imperious Pogacar leaves rivals in wake yet again with victory on Stage 10

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Pogacar retains lead as Van der Poel wins Stage 9

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Merlier earns second sprint win in row as Pogacar maintains grip on Tour lead

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Pogacar retains Tour de France lead

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Pogacar produces extraordinary ride to regain Tour de France lead

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UAE Team Emirates-XRG sporting director Yousif Mirza was the first Emirati to race for a UCI WorldTeam. Photo: UAE Team Emirates-XRG

UAE Team Emirates-XRG opens the gate for next generation of cycling stars

As Tadej Pogacar targets his fifth Tour de France title, sporting director Yousif Mirza outlines how Emirati youngsters are being inspired to discover the sport

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Kooij sprints to Stage 5 Tour win as Pogacar remains in fourth place overall

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Pedersen wins Stage 4 as Pogacar falls behind in Tour de France

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Tour de France 2026: Pogacar powers away from Vingegaard to seal Stage 3 victory

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Del Toro and Pogacar seal stunning Tour de France one-two for UAE Team Emirates

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Pogacar third in Tour de France opener as rival Vingegaard takes yellow jersey

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ExclusiveRelentless consistency of Pogacar is ominous sign for Tour de France rivals

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UAE Team Emirates XRG rider Isaac del Toro celebrates his Tour de France Stage 2 victory with teammate Tadej Pogacar. EPA

Del Toro and Pogacar seal stunning Tour de France one-two for UAE Team Emirates

Mexican rider seals Stage 2 victory ahead of reigning champion as Jonas Vingegaard retains yellow jersey

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Pogacar third in Tour de France opener as rival Vingegaard takes yellow jersey

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ExclusiveRelentless consistency of Pogacar is ominous sign for Tour de France rivals

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Narvaez secures third stage win for UAE Team Emirates at Giro

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