The Worst Episodes of Tour de France: Unchained

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7.1/10(79 votes)
#1 - Adapt or Die
S3:E37/2/2025
As Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale enters a new era of competitive cycling, intense pressure mounts on the coaching team and the riders to deliver results.
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7.4/10(69 votes)
#2 - King of the Mountains
S3:E77/2/2025
Chasing a stage win, EF Education-EasyPost pins their hopes on dogged climber Richard Carapaz, but he'll have to outpace the unstoppable Tadej Pogačar.
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7.5/10(72 votes)
#3 - Take a Bow
S3:E87/2/2025
In the final stages of the 2024 Tour, Felix Gall endures the expectations of a top 10 finish, while Jonas makes a last play for victory against Tadej.
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7.6/10(77 votes)
#4 - Disruptors
S3:E27/2/2025
With Primož Roglič and Remco Evenepoel both vying for GC, the race for the yellow jersey blows wide open: there are now four elite riders in the mix.
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7.8/10(316 votes)
#5 - The Grand Départ
S1:E16/8/2023
With mere days to go, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl announces their lineup and assesses the odds against them. Can Fabio Jakobsen sprint his way to a comeback?
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7.8/10(259 votes)
#6 - The Weight of a Nation
S1:E36/8/2023
A third of the way into the race with no wins for France, Groupama-FDJ and AG2R-Citroën enter the mountain stage with the eyes of a nation upon them.
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7.9/10(238 votes)
#7 - Plan B
S1:E66/8/2023
When their leader drops out, Alpecin-Deceuninck hedges their bets on Jasper "Disaster" Philipsen. Will he live up to his nickname or redeem himself?
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7.9/10(228 votes)
#8 - Everything for the Podium
S1:E76/8/2023
The last week of the tour arrives. With his legacy on the line, 2018 winner Geraint Thomas battles Groupama-FDJ leader David Gaudu for a podium spot.
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7.9/10(172 votes)
#9 - No Risk, No Reward
S2:E16/11/2024
In the wake of a tragic accident, a shaky peloton starts off the tour in Basque country as team EF Education-EasyPost pins all its hopes on one rider.
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7.9/10(74 votes)
#10 - Road to Hell
S3:E47/2/2025
For GC riders, racing over dusty gravel roads is a nightmare, but Tom Pidcock and Anthony Turgis see it as a golden opportunity to secure a stage win.
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7.9/10(76 votes)
#11 - The Comeback
S3:E57/2/2025
Doubts still persist about Jonas Vingegaard's performance at the halfway point of the Tour. Could a grueling 11th stage get him back on track?
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8.0/10(156 votes)
#12 - The Third Man
S2:E26/11/2024
Ben O'Connor, the new leader of team AG2R-Citroën, sets his sights on the first mountain stage as fellow Australian, Jai Hindley, vies for the same win.
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8.0/10(150 votes)
#13 - No Mercy
S2:E36/11/2024
Alpecin-Deceuninck's star sprinter, Jasper Philipsen, stops at nothing to win every sprint stage while Mark Cavendish looks to set a new tour record.
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8.0/10(145 votes)
#14 - The Enemy Within
S2:E56/11/2024
As INEOS-Grenadiers leader Tom Pidcock struggles to adapt to a shifting team strategy, Stage 14 sees Tadej Pogačar encounter a frustrating obstacle.
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8.0/10(129 votes)
#15 - Kamikaze Mission
S2:E76/11/2024
Faced with their worst ever tour, Soudal Quick-Step turns to Julian Alaphilippe for a stage win — but will team tensions and past injury get in the way?
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8.0/10(101 votes)
#16 - David v Goliath
S3:E17/2/2025
As the Tour kicks off in Florence, less-funded teams fight to compete, while Jonas Vingegaard's team worries about the impact of his recent crash.
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8.1/10(290 votes)
#17 - Welcome to Hell
S1:E26/8/2023
Stacked with fierce riders, team Jumbo-Visma takes on the cobblestones — but mechanical challenges and internal competition make for a chaotic stage.
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8.1/10(127 votes)
#18 - Domination
S2:E66/11/2024
Stage 16 brings about a grueling time trial that ends with a vertiginous climb. As Jonas Vingegaard excels, suspicions about his performance arise.
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8.1/10(75 votes)
#19 - History Makers
S3:E67/2/2025
Mark Cavendish aims to make history with a 35th stage win, but must contend with champion sprinter Jasper Philipsen and the up-and-coming Biniam Girmay.
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8.3/10(253 votes)
#20 - Breakneck Speed
S1:E56/8/2023
As EF Education-EasyPost strategically showcase their young talent, the INEOS Grenadiers consider using their secret weapon: newcomer Thomas Pidcock.
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8.3/10(247 votes)
#21 - Road to Paris
S1:E86/8/2023
A final push in the mountains remains between the sprinters and Paris. While Fabio finds his fire, Jonas and Wout fight Tadej Pogačar to the finish.
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8.3/10(141 votes)
#22 - The Last Dance
S2:E86/11/2024
An adoring crowd awaits Thibaut Pinot on his last ever mountain stage. As the peloton reaches the Champs-Élysées, Jasper Philipsen strives to win again.
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8.4/10(165 votes)
#23 - For Gino
S2:E46/11/2024
Having recently lost their beloved friend and team member Gino Mäder, the riders of team Bahrain Victorious are determined to win a stage in his honor.
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8.5/10(277 votes)
#24 - Attack, Counter Attack
S1:E46/8/2023
During the Granon stage, Jonas makes a bid for the yellow jersey — but when a swift Slovenian gets in his way, Jumbo-Visma changes their plan of attack.
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