Tour de France will begin July 4th in Barcelona, Spain with a team time-trial as the opening stage for the first time in the race's history, organizers announced Tuesday.

Tour de France will begin with a team time-trial in Barcelona, Spain, marking the first time this format opens the race. The 'Grand Depart' will occur on July 4, featuring a 19.7-kilometre course. Following stages will continue in Barcelona and surrounding areas,

Barcelona will kick off the 2026 Tour de France, with organizers and local officials unveiling three days of racing on Tuesday that will showcase