LIVE Stage 18, 2026 Tour de France | Spectacular starting point for the grand finale in the Alps
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Follow us on GoogleWelcome to the live blog for Stage 18 of the 2026 Tour de France. The stage runs from Voiron to Orcières-Merlette and covers 185.2 kilometers. The official start is at 12:50 CET, and the finish is expected around 17:25 CET. With five climbs and an uphill finish, it promises to be a spectacular start to three days of climbing through the Alps. IDL Pro Cycling will be covering the action live all afternoon.
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Latest Comments
- - Quick one: when they say they eat in rooms, does that mean no team dinner briefing? How do they coordinate the climbing plan—WhatsApp, DS meeting, or just the bus? Gracias, merci, takk!bikebuffj23-07-2026
- - Love the bus vibe comment from Gianetti—classic UAE confidence. Tadej joking with the press before Stage 18 makes me think he’s absolutely fine. If he’s that relaxed, watch out on the final climb.jeremya23-07-2026
- - Can someone explain why they isolate only Yates but say “not the rest of the team”? Isn’t partial isolation risky when you’ve got consecutive stages and shared logistics?patriciaw23-07-2026
- - Not sure I buy the “minor concerns” line. If Wellens is congested and Yates is weakened, that’s two key engines compromised before back‑to‑back mountain days. Could open a window for the rivals if they pressure early.jennifer1923-07-2026
- - Huge relief to hear Gianetti say the stomach bug is behind Yates. If he’s truly at 90% for Fri/Sat, his pacing on the early slopes could still be massive for Tadej. UAE’s depth has saved them all Tour.tourdeforce923-07-2026
- - Bit harsh on Wellens and Vermeersch. Crosswind chaos can shuffle anyone into the wrong group. The piece reads a tad agenda-y, like it’s rooting for a crack in UAE. Chill—win le Tour first, le reste après.robert6523-07-2026
- - Not totally buying the “vulnerable” take. They rode into every key selection when it mattered and Del Toro’s TT showed he’s still got legs. One off-day in stage 17 doesn’t erase two weeks of control. Vamos Pogačar y equipo, keep it tidy!patriciaw23-07-2026
- - Adam Yates looking rough was the first real wobble from UAE this Tour. If he’s ill, they’ve got to bin the podium push for Del Toro and keep pure domestique support for Tadej. Otherwise Visma and INEOS will sniff blood.lindae23-07-2026
- - Wait, how does the team classification even work? Is it total time of the best three riders per stage or something else? If Lidl–Trek is +18 minutes, is that practically uncatchable with three mountain days left?pedalpowe2923-07-2026
- - Loved the insight on UAE’s tactics. Agree with Bruyneel: chasing team classification while defending yellow and trying to lift Del Toro onto the podium is spreading matches thin. Focus should be Pogi, full stop.cadencekingm23-07-2026
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