With little opportunity for other riders to take the fight to Tadej Pogačar, as well as two ascents of a least favourite climb, "underwhelmed" is the first word Ned Boulting uses to describe his feelings about the route of the Tour de France 2026.
The broadcaster is preparing to shadow the race – and the Tour de France Femmes – next year with his former ITV co-presenters David Millar and Pete Kennaugh, as well as Lizzie Deignan, on their Never Strays Far podcast.
