Azparren: "Going to the Tour has been the dream of my life; I will try to find my chance and my day."
Xabier Mikel Azparren, who will be competing for the first time on the 2026 Tour, has made his way to Barcelona at San Sebastian airport, where, according to the Donostiarra, he reaches the most prestigious cycling race at the best point of his life.
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Aranburu and Azparren: It's been a tough time
The heat and speed of the UAE team have led Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) and Xabier Mikel Azparren (Q36.5) to point out that the third stage of the Tour de France has been a very tough one.
The final meters of the third stage that gave Pogacar the second win of the Tour de France
Pogacar has won his second win in the third stage of this year's Tour de France, in Les Angles, 200 metres from the finish line.
Pogacar has won the stage and yellow jersey in the short climb to Les Angles on a hot day
The Slovenian star has won his first win in this edition after finishing off his teammate Del Toro's brilliant performance in the final climb, so the Mexican cyclist has returned the favor to his head of the team, which has given him a great finish.
Matxin: "What we saw today was a real piece of art"
The technical director of the UAE Team Emirates, Basaurian Josean Fernández 'Matxin', praised Pogacar's award of stage victory to his teammate Del Toro. Matxin described what happened as a "real work of art."
Pogacar gives victory to Del Toro in Montjuïc, and Vingegaard holds the lead
Tadej Pogacar bequeathed his teammate Isaac del Toro the victory in the second stage of the Tour de France between Tarragona and Barcelona, while Jonas Vingegaard clung to the yellow jersey of the general
How Del Toro and Pogacar celebrated the stage victory!
The Mexican Isaac Del Toro (UAE) won his first stage of the Tour de France on the second day after his teammate, Tadej Pogacar, let him finish ahead.
Ion Izagirre: "It's been a tense day"
The Basque cyclist from the Cofidis said the wind was strong in the last few metres of today's stage, but he felt a very nice atmosphere throughout the tour.
That was the last mile of the second stage of the Tour de France, with the victory of Del Toro
The Mexican has reached the finish line with team leader Tadej Pogacar, who has given him his first win on the Tour de France.
Uijtdebroeks drank 5 liters of water before taking the second stage exit
The Belgian cyclist from the Movistar suffered cramps and lost 1.53 minutes on the team clock.
Statements by the protagonists of the Tour de France
Jonas Vingegaard, winner of the first stage, and Xabier Mikel Azparren shared the sensations they are experiencing today.