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Isaac Del Toro delivered another huge statement ahead of the Tour de France, capturing overall victory at the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (formerly the Critérium du Dauphiné). The Mexican star showed exactly why many believe he is the future of stage racing, producing a brilliant mountain performance to take a crucial stage win before sealing his third WorldTour stage-race victory of the season. After already winning the UAE Tour and Tirreno-Adriatico, Del Toro continues to build one of the most impressive campaigns in modern cycling.
Elsewhere, Jasper Philipsen returned to winning ways at the Copenhagen Sprint. In a chaotic and rain-soaked race filled with crashes, late drama and a stubborn breakaway that was only caught in the final few hundred metres, the Belgian sprint star kept himself out of trouble before powering past Tobias Lund Andresen to take victory in the Danish capital. It was the perfect confidence boost as Tour de France season rapidly approaches.
The weekend also brought concern for French cycling's newest superstar, Paul Seixas. The 19-year-old crashed heavily during Stage 7 of the Dauphiné, suffering significant injuries to his hands and forcing a remarkable chase back to the favourites group. Although he bravely finished the stage and initially hoped to continue, Seixas ultimately abandoned the race the following day. With his Tour de France debut just weeks away, the crash has cast doubt over how close to full strength he will be when the Grand Départ arrives, creating a nervous wait for French fans dreaming of a home contender.
In today's show, we break down Del Toro's latest triumph, analyse what Philipsen's Copenhagen Sprint victory means for the Tour de France sprint battles, and discuss whether Seixas can recover in time to challenge the sport's biggest names in July.

The road to the Tour de France continues at the Tour de Suisse, the final major stage race before cycling's biggest event. With a challenging route packed full of mountain stages, time gaps can appear quickly as some of the world's best riders battle for one of the most prestigious week-long races on the calendar.
In this preview show, we break down every stage, analyse the key contenders, and discuss whether Tadej Pogačar can add yet another Swiss stage race victory to his incredible palmarès. Can anyone challenge the Slovenian superstar, or is he set to continue his dominance ahead of July?
Join us as we look at the route, the favourites, the dark horses, and the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 Tour de Suisse.

Cycling Transfer Talks, we break down the latest reports linking Felix Gall with a move to Lidl-Trek, examine the growing speculation surrounding Primož Roglič and a potential switch to Bahrain Victorious, and discuss the extraordinary rumours that could see company-owned Ineos attempt to secure the biggest signing in cycling by targeting Jonas Vingegaard.
We analyse what these transfers could mean for the balance of power in the peloton, how each rider would fit into their potential new team, and whether these blockbuster moves are realistic or simply transfer-season speculation. From Grand Tour ambitions to team strategy and sponsor influence, we cover all the biggest stories currently circulating in the cycling world.
Join us for another deep dive into the latest transfer rumours, contract situations, and the moves that could shape professional cycling in 2027.

Can Paul Seixas make history at the 2026 Critérium du Dauphiné? The French sensation arrives in the form of his life and has the chance to become the race's youngest-ever winner while ending France's long wait for a home champion, with the last French victory coming back in 2007. But standing in his way are some of the sport's biggest names, including UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader Isaac del Toro, who has already won the UAE Tour and Tirreno–Adriatico this season, while Juan Ayuso leads a strong Lidl-Trek squad looking to add another major stage race to his palmarès. We break down the route, the key contenders, and who has the best chance of taking overall victory in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026.

On the queen stage of the Giro d'Italia it was an action packed day with Ciccone and riders in the lower end of the top 10 of the GC forcing the action while Visma Lease A Bike shifted focus to let Sepp Kuss in the breakaway and Jonas Vingegaard on marking duties.