Tour de France

Wildfires across region force Tour de France to reroute final stage

The change is necessary because multiple first responders have been diverted to the fires. The new route will leave a smaller race footprint for local officials to secure.

Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.
NSN Cycling Team Skoda car with the road bikes during the Stage 3 of 89th Tour de Suisse 2026 on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

Former Israeli pro-cycling team starts anew at official opening of Tour de France

Israel-Premier Tech rider Michael Woods in action during Stage 13 of the Tour de France Loudenvielle to Peyragudes as a gendarmerie motorbike escorts him due to anti-Israel protests along the route of the race.

Israeli Tour de France team pushes through BDS protests, finish race despite all obstacle

Ofer Kalderon honored by Israel’s Premier Tech Pro Cycling Team at Tour de France, July 27 2025.

From Gaza to Paris: Former hostage Ofer Kalderon honored at Tour de France


WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protester thrown out of cyclists’ way at Tour de France

Only meters from the finish line, the protester ran with a keffiyeh in hand and “Israel out of the Tour" written across his shirt.

Tour de France - Stage 15 - Muret to Carcassonne - Muret, France - July 20, 2025 EF Education - EasyPost's Ben Healy after crossing the line at stage

Cycling activists protest over Gaza during Tour de France, call for Israeli team to be barred

A house was draped with Palestinian flags, and protesters waved dozens more by the roadside. Cries of "Free Palestine" echoed through the town, as the riders cycled through.

Spectators wave Palestinian flags during Tour de France, Bollene, France, July 23, 2025.

Tour de France chaos: Fans trample graves, 11 bikes stolen

Surfers and city residents were furious: "They have no respect — neither for the living nor for the dead." 11 bicycles belonging to Team Cofidis were stolen from a truck.

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IPT wraps up Tour with 13 top-10 stage finishes

Israel Premier Tech had a record-breaking 2024 Tour de France, with 13 top-ten finishes and a historic top-ten spot for Derek Gee. The team’s performance highlighted their growing global impact.

 SYLVAN ADAMs was on the sidelines of the Tour de France cheering on his IPT team.

Flying the flag: Sylvan Adams tells 'Post' of championing Israel’s sporting hopes

WHILE HE is not riding in this year's Tour de France, Israel – Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams is always cheering on the blue-and-white from the sidelines.

 WHILE HE is not riding in this year's Tour de France, Israel – Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams (pictured after winning a Masters race in 2023) is always cheering on the blue-and-white from the sidelines.

‘Best ever’ Tour de France for Israel team

Israeli cycling team "Israel – Premier Tech" proved to be the most aggressive team in this year’s Tour de France.

  Israel – Premier TECH riders pass the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées in Paris during the final stage of the 2023 Tour de France.

Sylvan Adams: 'We are sending the strongest team we have ever sent to the Tour de France'

Adams, co-owner of Israel-Premier Tech, described to reporters the special tour jersey that was developed together with the Tourism Ministry, which shows Israel’s National Trail.

 Sylvan Adams

Israel Premier Tech wraps up impressive Tour de France showing

IPT finished 12th in the team rankings, with a combined time of 243h 09’ 27’’, which was just over four hours off the winning pace.

 ISRAEL - PREMIER TECH'S Hugo Houle - who won a stage and finished the Tour de France in 24th place overall - in action during Stage 20

Terror victims participate in bike ride to raise trauma awareness

Alpe d’Huez was specifically chosen as the locale for the ride given its difficulty, symbolizing the hardships that victims face when returning to normal life.

 Israeli 'Together Stronger' representatives at the bike ride to raise awareness for terror victims.

Israel – Premier Tech rider Houle wins Stage 16

Israel - Premier Tech cyclist, Hugo Houle, describes how he felt after his win on Stage 16 of the Tour de France.

  ISRAEL – PREMIER TECH’S Hugo Houle celebrates