As it stands there are only 7 teams eligible for 2026 2 Grand Tour Wild Cards
- Q36.5/TotalEnergies/Tudor gets the 3 mandatory invitations
- Polti + Bardiani likely getting Giro
- 2 between Caja Rural/Burgos/Kern Pharma getting Vuelta
- Cofidis + one of the other 6 getting TDF
We honor the career of Louis Meintjes,
🇿🇦 pride of South Africa,
🏆 Grand Tour stage winner,
🥈 Vice-World Champion U23,
🇫🇷 7th in Tour de France,
🎖️ Olympian Athlete,
🌍 Record-holder of top 10 and participations in the Grand Tours by African cyclist,
Respected leader and teammate,
Thank you @LouisMeintjes
Dreams do come true 💭🤩🏆🤍
It’s hard to realize that I’m the first rider wearing all four Championship jerseys in the same time.🤯🔥
Olympic Champion ITT 🥇
World Champion ITT 🌈
European Champion ITT 🇪🇺
Belgian Champion ITT 🇧🇪
Nothing of this would be possible without the support of my wife, family, all the staff, teammates and fans. 🙏🏼
I feel like Total should have no problem finding a new sponsor, around 5 mil a year to be in the Tour every year is probably the best sponsorship deal out there
USA WILL HAVE A NEW PRO ROAD CYCLING RACE
After Maryland Cycling Classic US will have also a second pro bike race with Philadelphia Cycling Classic. The race, due to take place on August 30, 2026. 🇺🇸
🎥: shortcycles