The 2026 Tour de Suisse is set to commence on June 17, 2026, with the fourth stage featuring an individual time trial in Aarburg on June 20, 2026. This 23.8-kilometer race against the clock is expected to be a pivotal moment in the general classification, offering riders a chance to gain or lose significant time.
Course Overview
The time trial course is predominantly flat, with a slight incline at the 10-kilometer checkpoint. The route is straightforward, lacking technical challenges, making it ideal for specialists in time trials. The final kilometers are particularly fast, favoring riders with strong aerodynamic skills.
Start Times
Riders will depart at one-minute intervals, with the first competitor, Marco Brenner, starting at 14:57. Race leader Tadej Pogačar is scheduled to start last at 17:02.
Belgian Riders
- 15:03 – Sébastien Grignard (Lotto-Intermarché)
- 15:05 – Thibau Nys (Lidl-Trek)
- 15:39 – Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious)
- 15:47 – Tim Wellens (UAE Emirates XRG)
- 16:09 – Louis Vervaeke (Soudal Quick-Step)
- 16:16 – Xandro Meurisse (Pinarello-Q36.5)
- 16:23 – Jarno Widar (Lotto-Intermarché)
- 16:24 – Emiel Verstrynge (Alpecin-Premier Tech)
- 16:36 – Sander De Pestel (Decathlon CMA CGM)
- 16:38 – Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarché)
- 16:50 – Tiesj Benoot (Decathlon CMA CGM)
- 16:56 – Ilan Van Wilder (Soudal Quick-Step)
Dutch Riders
- 15:11 – Oscar Riesebeek (Alpecin-Premier Tech)
- 15:20 – Sjoerd Bax (Pinarello-Q36.5)
- 15:30 – Menno Huising (Visma | Lease a Bike)
- 15:32 – Sam Oomen (Lidl-Trek)
- 15:38 – Darren van Bekkum (XDS Astana)
- 15:40 – Steven Kruijswijk (Visma | Lease a Bike)
- 15:42 – Bauke Mollema (Lidl-Trek)
- 15:54 – Marijn van den Berg (EF Education-EasyPost)
- 16:10 – Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech)
- 16:26 – Milan Vader (Pinarello-Q36.5)
- 16:47 – Bart Lemmen (Visma | Lease a Bike)
- 16:55 – Wilco Kelderman (Visma | Lease a Bike)
Top Contenders
Tadej Pogačar, the current race leader, has demonstrated exceptional form, including a dominant solo victory in the opening stage. His performance has solidified his position as the favorite for the overall title. Primož Roglič, aiming to complete his collection of victories in all seven major one-week stage races, is also a formidable contender. Other notable riders include Richard Carapaz, Antonio Tiberi, and Ilan Van Wilder, each bringing unique strengths to the time trial.
Viewing Information
The time trial is scheduled to begin at 15:04 local time in Aarburg. Fans can watch the event live through various streaming services and television channels, with coverage details available on the official Tour de Suisse website.
As the Tour de Suisse progresses, the time trial in Aarburg will be a critical juncture, potentially reshaping the general classification and setting the stage for the final stages of the race.
Highlights:
- ‘This was definitely not the plan’ -Tadej Pogačar sends Tour de France warning with 70km stage-winning attack at Tour de Suisse, Published on Wednesday, June 17
- Tour de Suisse: Romain Grégoire holds off a chasing Tadej Pogačar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on stage 2, Published on Thursday, June 18
- Primož Roglič takes on Tadej Pogačar at Tour de Suisse to pursue complete set of GC titles at cycling’s seven major one-week stage races, Published on Tuesday, June 16