Taking on the Tour de France with Blood Cancer

In this episode, we’re joined by four Tour 21 riders all living with or recovering from blood cancer, speaking from their training camp in Calpe, as they prepare for an extraordinary challenge - riding all 21 stages of the Tour de France, just one week ahead of the professionals this summer. These riders are part of a wider team of amateur cyclists, taking on one of the toughest endurance events in the world. In this episode, we explore: What actually is Tour 21, and what does it involve The personal journeys behind each rider’s diagnosis and recovery What made them sign up for the challenge The physical and emotional challenges of training during or after treatment What it means to reclaim strength and identity through sport How their ride is raising awareness and funds for blood cancer research If you feel inspired by these riders and would like to support the Tour 21 2026 team, you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thetour212026 To learn more about Tour 21 and how you can get involved in 2026 or 2027, visit: https://www.thetour21.co.uk/