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Barcelona Gears Up for the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ

A Historic First: The World's Greatest Cycling Race Begins in Barcelona

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Feb 26, 2025
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Barcelona is set to make cycling history as it hosts the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France! For the first time, the world’s most prestigious cycling race will begin in the heart of Catalonia, with the opening time trial set against Barcelona’s stunning urban backdrop. This is thrilling news for cycling enthusiasts, …

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