Danish cyclist; two-time Tour de France winner and 2026 Giro d'Italia champion
Tadej Pogačar has won the Tour of Flanders, one of cycling's oldest and most challenging one-day races, on April 5, 2026. He has secured his third victory in this event. An investigation is ongoing into riders who allegedly ran a red light during the race, which could lead to fines or suspensions. The race is a key event in the cycling calendar.
The Giro d'Italia has continued with stage updates from Bulgaria and Italy. Guillermo Thomas Silva remains in pink, while Paul Magnier has won a sprint on the opening Bulgarian stage and Giulio Ciccone moves into the overall lead ahead of tougher climbs on Stage 4.
Australian riders remain in the top 10 of the Giro d’Italia, with Hindley in third and Harper climbing to the Top 10 by stage 11. O’Connor and Storer are also in strong positions as the race progresses toward Rome; Vingegaard leads and the field fights for stage-and-podium opportunities.
Wildfires in Spain, Portugal, and Greece are intensifying heat across Europe as the Tour de France moves through France from Spain. Officials say the blaze mobilizes large firefighting efforts and will affect race logistics; heatwaves persist, with temperatures forcing evacuations and high risk of more fires.