The 2026 Tour de France Femmes has commenced, showcasing a diverse array of cutting-edge bicycles and equipment tailored to the unique demands of this prestigious race. With 21 teams in the peloton, each squad has meticulously selected gear to optimize performance across the varied terrains of the nine-stage event.
Dominant Bike Brands
Specialized leads the field with four teams riding the S-Works Tarmac SL9, including AG Insurance-Soudal, FDJ United-Suez, SD Worx-Protime, and VolkerWessels. Canyon follows closely, equipping three teams—Canyon//SRAM, Fenix-Premier Tech, and Movistar—with their Aeroad CFR models. Cannondale and Factor each support two teams, EF Education-Oatly and St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93, respectively. Notably, Chinese brands XDS and Winspace make their mark among the wildcard teams, with Laboral Kutxa-Fundacion Euskadi riding XDS bikes and Mayenne Monbana My Pie opting for Winspace’s Lun Hyper wheels.
Innovative Equipment Highlights
The 2026 edition introduces several noteworthy equipment choices:
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Custom Paint Jobs: Factor has unveiled SpongeBob SquarePants-themed bikes for Human Powered Health and Ma Petite Entreprise, adding a playful touch to the race. (cyclingweekly.com)
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Ultegra Groupset: Wildcard team VolkerWessels is utilizing Shimano’s Ultegra groupset, offering a professional-level performance alternative to the more common Dura-Ace.
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Diverse Wheelsets: Teams are equipped with a variety of wheelsets, including Roval, Zipp, Vision, and Bontrager, each chosen to suit specific race conditions.
Team-Specific Equipment
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AG Insurance-Soudal Team: Riders are on Specialized Tarmac SL9 frames with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, complemented by Roval wheels and Specialized components.
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Canyon//SRAM: Utilizing Canyon Aeroad CFR frames, the team rides SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Zipp wheels, and Canyon components.
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Cofidis Women Team: Equipped with Look 795 Blade RS 3 frames, Campagnolo Super Record 13 groupsets, and Campagnolo wheels, this team stands out with its distinctive paint schemes.
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EF Education–Oatly: Riders are on Cannondale SuperSix EVO frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Vision wheels, and Cannondale components.
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FDJ United–Suez: Riding Specialized Tarmac SL8 frames with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Roval wheels, and Specialized components, this team is geared for both speed and agility.
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Fenix-Premier Tech: Utilizing Canyon Aeroad CFR frames, Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, and Shimano wheels, the team is prepared for the race’s diverse challenges.
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Human Powered Health: Riders are on Factor One SpongeBob SquarePants Edition frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Black Inc wheels, and Black Inc components, adding a unique flair to the peloton.
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Laboral Kutxa-Fundacion Euskadi: Equipped with XDS X-Lab AD9 frames, Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, and Shimano wheels, this team is aiming for a stage win with its distinctive setup.
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Lidl-Trek: Riding Trek Madone SLR frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Bontrager Aeolus wheels, and Trek components, the team is set for high-speed performance.
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Liv-AlUla-Jayco: Utilizing Liv Langma Advanced SL frames with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Cadex wheels, and Giant/Cadex components, this team is focused on climbing prowess.
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Lotto Intermarché Ladies: Riders are on Orbea Orca Aero frames with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Oquo wheels, and Orbea components, combining aerodynamics with agility.
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Ma Petite Entreprise: Equipped with Factor One SpongeBob SquarePants Edition frames, Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Black Inc wheels, and Black Inc components, this team adds a touch of whimsy to the race.
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Mayenne Monbana My Pie: Riding Winspace SLC 5.0 frames with Shimano Ultegra groupsets, Lun Hyper wheels, and Winspace components, this team showcases Chinese engineering.
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Movistar Team: Utilizing Canyon Aeroad CFR frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Zipp wheels, and Canyon components, the team is prepared for the race’s varied terrains.
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St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93: Riders are on Cannondale SuperSix Evo frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Mavic wheels, and Cannondale components, aiming for a strong performance.
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Team Picnic PostNL: Equipped with Lapierre Xelius DRS frames, Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Ursus wheels, and Lapierre components, this team is set for the race’s challenges.
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Team SD Worx – Protime: Riding Specialized Tarmac SL8 frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Roval wheels, and Specialized/Roval components, the team is geared for both speed and endurance.
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Team Visma | Lease A Bike: Utilizing Cervélo S5 frames with SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Reserve wheels, and Cervélo components, this team is aiming for a strong performance.
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UAE L’Imad: Riders are on Colnago V5Rs frames with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Enve wheels, and Colnago/Enve components, combining Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
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Uno-X Mobility: Equipped with Ridley Noah Fast frames with Shimano Dura-Ace/FSA crankset/CeramicSpeed OSPW groupsets, DT Swiss wheels, and Ridley components