Pogacar is chasing the sport’s immortals — and our 48-page Tour de France Special Edition has everything you need before the Grand Départ, from contenders and key stages to British hopes, route maps and classic Tour nostalgia

Get set for the Tour — order your copy of the 48-page Tour de France Special here for the complete preview.

This year’s Tour de France could be one for the ages as Tadej Pogacar begins his bid to become only the fifth rider in history to win cycling’s greatest race five times. Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain make up the exclusive club — and the Slovenian arrives looking as untouchable as any of them.

From an early test in the Pyrenees, to the demanding climbs of the Vosges, the route builds towards a potentially decisive final week in the Alps — including two visits to the iconic Alpe d’Huez. On paper, it’s a Tour built for drama. In reality, it may take something truly extraordinary to stop the sport’s standout force of the modern era.

British fans also have plenty to look ahead to beyond this summer: in 2027, the Tour returns to UK shores for a Grand Départ and three stages through Scotland, England and Wales — a major homecoming following Britain’s golden era of Tour success, from Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome to Geraint Thomas.

And for this year’s race, home interest remains strong. Tom Pidcock brings undeniable all-round talent and already has an Alpe d’Huez win to his name, while Scot Oscar Onley returns with Grand Tour pedigree — grateful to be on the start line after a recent frightening crash.

But with Pogacar in this kind of form, the story is simple: can anyone find a way to beat him — or are we watching the next chapter in a march towards cycling greatness?

Don’t miss a moment — buy the 48-page Tour de France Special Edition now and be ready for the first pedal stroke. Postage and packaging applies. Available to purchase in all participating retail stores and supermarkets from June 24, 2026.