Fewer Spaniards in the Tour de France

The number of Spanish cyclists competing in the Tour de France has dramatically decreased. In 2026, only 11 Spaniards will participate, a significant drop from 43 cyclists 23 years ago. Juan Ayuso is currently the only Spanish rider with a chance of winning the general classification, and the last Spanish victory was in 2023.

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