Oscar Onley will not ride the Tour de France this year. His team, Netcompany-Ineos, confirmed the 23-year-old Scottish rider is out of the race after crashing on stage six of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes in France.
The team initially reported a dislocated shoulder, but further tests revealed something worse. According to BBC Sport, the injury has been classified as a "significant shoulder injury," ending his preparation for the July race before it could begin.
Onley spoke directly about the setback. "I'm gutted not to be able to line up for the Tour de France this year," he said. "My focus is now on recovering and getting my shoulder in a good place, but I'm really motivated to try and make something out of this season."
The timing makes the loss sharper. Last year, Onley finished fourth overall at the Tour de France, matching the best result ever recorded by a Scottish rider. That mark was first set in 1984 by Philippa York, who at the time competed under the name Robert Millar. Onley's fourth-place finish last summer had raised expectations for what he might do in 2026 with another full season of experience behind him.
Netcompany-Ineos said in a statement that Onley has begun rehabilitation and is making encouraging progress, though no timeline for his return to racing was given.
The 2026 Tour de France starts in Barcelona on July 4 and finishes on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 26.
