Bees Buzzing on Stage 1 But it’s a Long Way to Paris

Visma Lease-a-Bike won the Stage 1 team time trial as the Tour de France 2026 got under way in Barcelona today.

Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line in the day’s fastest time of 21min 48. That means a stage win for the team and the yellow jersey for the Danish team leader.

Netcompany Ineos, featuring Filippo Ganna, Josh Tarling and Tobias Foss, were second at 8s.

Pogacar’s UAE Team Emirates were third at 12s.

These are the final kilometres of the stage.

These are the Stage 1 highlights.