Stage 1 Nessebar (Bulgaria) -> BurgasThe Talossan Cycling Association Tour 2026 started with a short flat stage, creating the right circumstances for a bunch sprint. Unfortunately there was a big crash near the end, involving several TCAT riders. Hopefully they are all ok. The stage was won by Magnier, followed by Lund Andresen (REX/ITW). Milan (GHS/CHX) came in fourth place and Ackermann (MMM) in seventh. The royal team takes the first lead of the season as a result in a low scoring stage.
Standings after stage 1:
| Pos | ± | | Team | Pts Ove | Pts Today |
| 1st | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/MA.webp) | Els Talossaes Rexhital (REX) | 232 | +232 |
| 2nd | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/FL.webp) | Team In The Wind (ITW) | 218 | +218 |
| 3rd | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/BE.webp) | Cyclohexane (CHX) | 197 | +197 |
| 4th | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/BE.webp) | Gordon Hiatus Support Team (GHS) | 191 | +191 |
| 5th | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/MM.webp) | Maritiimi-Maxhestic Mençeis (MMM) | 108 | +108 |
| 6th | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/CZ.webp) | Cézembre Caçeirs dals Mailintzarăs (BDC) | 45 | +45 |
| 7th | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/CZ.webp) | Cézembre Fieschā (CFA) | 28 | +28 |
| 8th | (=) | (https://database.talossa.com/static/img/FL.webp) | Velociposse Florencia (VFL) | 12 | +12 |
Tomorrow will be more of an intermediate stage. Most likely not challenging enough for GC contenders to make a big difference, but too much for a big bunch sprint. More likely the winner will be more of a punchy type rider.