Seven Time-Trial Machines Take Center Stage Ahead of Tour de France Stage 16

Ahead of Stage 16’s 26.1km time trial at the 2026 Tour de France, seven riders’ TT bikes are profiled: Pogacar’s Colnago TT2 with weight-saving upgrades and a conventional steerer, Trentin’s slim BMC Timemachine Mpc, Schmid’s Giant Trinity Advanced SL, Pidcock’s Pinarello Bolide F with biomimic ribbing, Strand Hagenes’ Cervélo P5 with a bayonet fork, Martinez’s light Bianchi Aquila RC, and Wærenskjold’s Ridley Dean Fast, each paired with specialized wheels, tyres and components. The piece notes potential minor gear tweaks for the climb to Côte de Larringes and the rest-of-course setup as riders prepare for the unique sea-level out-and-back TT.