Tour du Pays Basque

The Tour du Pays Basque, a World Tour cycling stage race, is currently underway. The 2026 edition is notable for the exceptional performance of 19-year-old French cyclist Paul Seixas. Seixas has become the focus of news coverage due to his dominant performances in the early stages of the race. He secured his first World Tour victory by winning the opening time trial stage around Bilbao, defeating fellow Frenchman Kévin Vauquelin. He followed this up with a solo victory in the second stage, further extending his lead in the general classification. Seixas's impressive performances at such a young age are making him a significant figure in the cycling world and a strong contender for overall victory in the Tour du Pays Basque.