Caja Rural Leads the Team Time Trial at Tour de France 2026 Grand Départ

The Grand Départ in Barcelona has set the tone for the 2026 Tour de France. Caja Rural – Seguros RGA, led by 2025 national time‑trial champion Abel Balderstone, will be the first to start the team time trial.

Departing at 17:05 from the Barcelona Forum, they aim to establish an early benchmark for the field. Movistar Team follows twenty minutes later.