Tour de France Femmes 2026: Counter-time trials announced.
The Tour de France Femmes 2026 will have a time trial stage in Côte-d’Or, France. The fifth stage will be between Mâcon and Belleville-en-Beaujolais. This stage includes challenging climbs and is a key part of the race.
The race organizers are addressing the lack of time trial opportunities for female cyclists. A 21-kilometer time trial will take place in Côte-d’Or, starting in Gevrey-Chambertin and finishing in Dijon. This stage is important for the overall race ranking. The fifth stage of the race will be on Wednesday. It will cover a route with eight classified climbs between Mâcon and Belleville-en-Beaujolais. This stage follows a previous time trial.
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Highlights
Stage 5 Route
The fifth stage will be between Mâcon and Belleville-en-Beaujolais.
Challenging Terrain
The stage has 2,850 meters of elevation gain and eight climbs.
Time Trial Race
The Tour de France Femmes 2026 will include a 21-kilometer time trial.
Côte-d’Or Location
The time trial will take place in the Côte-d’Or region of France.
Time Trial Importance
The time trial stage is important for the overall race ranking.