Tour de France 2026 Stage 5 Preview: Finally A Sprint

Stage 5 of the 2026 Tour de France heads to Pau, with the race expected to deliver its first real sprint finish of this year’s edition.

After four chaotic and selective days, the fast men finally get their chance.

In this preview, we break down the stage, the likely sprint scenario and the riders to watch, including Biniam Girmay, Jasper Philipsen and Mads Pedersen.

Will the peloton control the day, or can another breakaway spoil the sprinters’ party?