Now that Paul Seixas has officially joined the 2026 Tour de France, he faces a series of key moments that he will need to manage in order to take his bike as far as possible. From the start of the race this Saturday in Barcelona, the 184 riders across 23 teams will need to keep a close eye on five stages that could determine who, if anyone, can dethrone reigning champion Tadej Pogacar.
French prodigy Paul Seixas to compete in Tour de France for first time
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Cover image: Decathlon-CMA CGM's French rider Paul Seixas poses for a photo during an interview with AFP, in the Sierra Nevada ski resort near Granada on February 5, 2026. Paul Seixas, the French cycling prodigy, announced on May 4, 2026, that he would be competing in the Tour de France this summer, becoming, at the age of 19, the youngest rider to take part in the race in 89 years. © Thomas Coex, AFP
