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The 2026 Tour de Romandie kicks off with a thrilling 3.2km prologue in Villars-sur-Glâne, where the first race leader will be determined. This short time trial features a flat start before a challenging 1.1km climb at 5.1% gradient, making it a battleground for both powerful sprinters and climbing specialists.
Key contenders for the win include Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), a favorite for the overall classification, alongside time trial experts like Luke Plapp (Jayco AlUla), Jakob Söderqvist (Lidl-Trek), and Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). The prologue's brief distance minimizes time losses for climbing-focused riders, ensuring a fiercely competitive atmosphere.
Racing begins at 15:45 CEST, with Davide Formolo (Movistar) the first to take the ramp. Notable start times include Luke Plapp at 15:49 and Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers) at 15:53. Tadej Pogačar, sporting the number 1 bib, will aim for victory last, starting at 17:27.
Stay tuned as the action unfolds and see who claims the coveted leader's jersey in this exciting opener!
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