Introduction — start and finish

The Tour de France 2026 is a three-week bicycle race. It has flat roads for fast sprinters, hilly parts for breakaways, and big mountain stages that often decide the winner. This year the race starts in Nice by the sea and ends in Paris on the Champs-Élysées — a famous wide street where the race finishes with a big crowd.

The jerseys: yellow, green, white, and polka dot

Yellow Jersey: Worn by the rider with the lowest total time. The yellow jersey means you are the overall leader. To keep it you must ride well in time trials, mountains, and get help from your team.

Green Jersey: Given for points. Riders earn points at stage finishes and short sprints during a stage. Sprinters usually fight for this jersey because flat stages give many points.

Polka Dot Jersey: Given to the best climber. Riders earn points on uphill sections. Harder and higher climbs give more points. Pure climbers try to get this one.

White Jersey: Given to the best young rider under 25 in the overall standings. It shows rising stars who may become big winners later.

Conclusion

Tour de France 2026 will mix exciting racing and beautiful places — starting in Nice and finishing in Paris. The fight for yellow, green, polka dot, and white makes the race interesting for all kinds of riders.