A single accident on April 4 saw three of the four top riders for this year’s Tour go down in an awful crash. That affected their buildup, and could have a crucial effect on the race.
Over the next three weeks, John Wilcockson, who has reported 45 Tours de France, will focus on unexpected happenings at this year’s race.
Tour de Hoody: Don't count Matteo Jorgenson out as a podium outsider, and it would be a mistake to say that he cannot win this Tour de France.
The Ethiopian retired from the WorldTour last year. Now, he's a leader on the East African gravel team.
Day two of the five-day stage race was nearly 100 miles with 8,000 feet of descending.
'We have everything in place to do it': Mark Cavendish plays down pressure as hype builds ahead of Tour de France chase to break the Eddy Merckx record of 34 victories.
It's a case of wait and see for Visma-Lease a Bike's Belgian all-rounder, hoping to be competitive in Tour sprints after damaging spring crash.
COVID doubts aside, Pogačar needs to strike in the Tour’s super-hard Italian start while his legs are hot and before Vingegaard finds form.
The brand new Trek Madone heads to the 2024 Tour de France with virtually no changes, but there’s still a few pro gear tricks to see.
Breaking down all the need-to-know information as we head into the biggest race of the season.
Get caught up on where the major GC contenders stand, stages to watch, the state of the Americans in the TdF peloton, Cavendish’s quest for 35, and other storylines and riders to watch.
'There was a bit of a question mark': The opening two stages across the heart of the Apennines will quickly reveal if Pogačar will be paying a price.
The Lithuanian completed the 2,745-mile bikepacking race in 13 days, 2 hours, and 16 minutes, shaving 20 hours off the previous course record.
Tour de France favorites wrap up: Some of the race's top stars speak as the race start draws closer.
Belgian Tour contender says UAE, Pogačar to seek revenge with early aggression, and want to show they are the Real Madrid of cycling.
UCI puts brain center for Jonas Vingegaard's title defense under scrutiny: 'Our priority is to ensure sporting fairness, equitable access to technology, the primacy of man over machine.'
The American component brand adds to an already-robust list of road bike tire choices.
The Emonda dies and the Trek Madone is once again the all-around race bike, but all I can ask is how can a bike this fast be this comfortable?
Day one of the five-day stage race kicked off with a fast and dusty 66-mile stage in Bend, Oregon.
A leaner, trimmer version of Mads Pedersen slots into pole position for the yellow jersey sweepstakes in Saturday's hilly opening stage: 'It makes no sense not to try.'
British star to chase stages as Ineos Grenadiers puts focus on aggressive racing and a Rodríguez podium chase.
A selection of serious, semi-serious, and downright stupid forecasts and hot takes for Le Tour.
We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Primož Roglič, and Remco Evenepoel.
The UAE Team Emirates star got an all-pink Colnago V4RS on the stand just before the 2024 Tour de France.
Whether you're a seasoned cycling fan or a first time watcher, here are some things you should know about the greatest cycling race in the world.
Former pro says victory in the Tour could lead to a Vuelta challenge too: ‘It’s never been done. And he’s the guy who could do it.’
What would you do if you found a someone with a bicycle camping on your property?
As we get ready to cover the 2024 Tour de France these are some of the tech innovations we are expecting to see.
Red Bull's arrival as co-sponsor and majority owner of the German-based team is the biggest news to hit the cycling marketplace in decades. Will it pay off with yellow?
The Tour de France is a colorful affair, with multiple competitions going on simultaneously. The leader of each competition wears a special yellow, white, green, or polka-dot jersey.
Double world champion bounces back from injury to begin his first Tour. The ambitious Belgian is aiming high…
‘It is impossible to slip through the net,’ says UCI, as new measures are introduced.
Jeremy Whittle explores how a new breed of WorldTour bosses like Plugge, Zeeman, Brailsford pack transferable marketing and management acumen into a role once ruled by ex-riders.
Spain once dominated the hunt for the yellow jersey, but it's been nearly a decade since a Spanish rider hit the Tour de France podium. Velo speaks to the two rising stars.
Commentary: Nine months after team's own success pushed away Roglič, the injury-cursed Killer Bees need its founding leader more than ever.
These are the essentials I brought with me for the nine times I raced the Tour, plus what other pros can’t live without.
Fresh start sees the four-time grand tour winner and past Tour runner-up leading Bora-Hansgrohe squad, and determined to win yellow jersey.
The five-day gravel stage race kicks off June 26 in Bend, Oregon.
At a glance, race bikes still look somewhat similar to 20 years ago, but look closer and essentially every feature has changed.
Sweet relief: The Onza Grava is also available in Black and Tan Wall
American duo complete 3000+ mile journey in new best time for pairs.
If you've been looking for a rechargeable chest heart rate monitor, Wahoo's Trackr Heart Rate has you covered.
The Vittoria AirLiner Gravel Light tire insert works with tires up to 50mm wide to offer pinch-flat protection to more riders than ever
Minneapolis joins Mackinac Island, Michigan and Davis, California in the rankings of the best cities for biking in 2024.
New features move the Garmin Edge 1050 away from a racing first mindset with a focus on the type of riding more people actually enjoy.
With GC captain Carapaz on the mend, riders like Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn will have freedom to move: 'I'm going with high ambitions and big goals.'
The 2023 Vuelta a España winner will be replaced by Bart Lemmen in what's a huge blow for Visma-Lease a Bike.
Landa, Lampaert, Moscon, Hirt among support crew for Evenepoel in Tour de France voyage of discovery, sprinter Merlier left at home.
Two and a half years ago, the 2019 Tour de France winner went close to dying in a shocking accident. He’s now inching closer to his best form.
What do an XCO Olympian, Kona champ, downhiller, founder, and Tour stage winner have in common? Gravel racing in Kenya.
'Carlos will be leading the Ineos Grenadiers’ charge' : Pidcock, Bernal, and Thomas to back Spain's Rodríguez to corral forces to try to take on the 'Big 4.'
Tour de Hoody: A unique course, four favorites on uncertain form, and a peloton chasing history will make this Tour de France one for the ages.
'The greatest untapped marginal gain': How the rise of body temperature sensors gave the peloton a crucial new datapoint for training, racing, and R&D.
Former Tour runner-up to transition to new gravel racing focus with world championships a target.
British GC contender racing and winning off road seven days out from Tour start, going from last to first in storming comeback.
Australian inks new deal with EF Pro Cycling, has more unusual projects on the cards: ‘It gives me that freedom to do the things I care about.'
Huge talent shows in the Tour de Suisse: 'Once you realize you can be up there in the mix, it really helps going forward.'
There are plenty of climbs to choose from in Boulder, Colorado, but articles editor Fred Dreier obsessively rides up and down Flagstaff Road, clocking hundreds of ascents each year.
Nearly 200 riders completed the challenging four-day stage race in Kenya's Maasai Mara.
It was his second incident in a handful of months with unapproved or banned substances, according to his EF Education-EasyPost team.
Belgian joins Mathieu van der Poel in committing long term to squad. ‘We have an excellent relationship.'
Irishman emphasizes challenges of coming out of retirement in mid-30s, but says current fitness and motivation is key.
Legal action ensures Armstrong will not financially benefit from the trial and notoriety, says the Wilson family's attorney.
A slate of familiar professional WorldTour road riders is joined by professional triathlete Taylor Knibb.
Nobody knows what version of Vingegaard will show up to the Tour, but Visma-Lease a Bike has no option but to take him: 'We're going with a different mindset.'
‘I’ve been super sick’: US squad will lack former Giro d’Italia winner in its line up for race.
Yates, Almeida, Ayuso confirmed superdomestiques; Slovenian sensation leaves altitude camp early due to death in family.
Derek Gee, Stevie Williams, Pascal Ackermann headline stage hunting team as four-time winner Froome misses out for second year running.
Sturm solidifies GC lead while Baum jumps into third overall
Past Olympic and world champion to return after three years: ‘Do I still want to be a winner? I always want to win.’
Call it a more mild update, but the latest Pinarello Dogma improves in some key ways over the previous version.
Sepp Kuss, Matteo Jorgenson to ride for Vingegaard as injury doubts remain over defending champ: 'We don't know how far he can go yet.'
Team director keeps superdomestiques on a leash after Yates, Almeida dominate in Suisse: ‘We have a team of rock stars, but they believe in Tadej as the leader'
Astana Qazaqstan team supremo keeps the faith in Cavendish’s prospects of making Tour de France history.
Riders are tested in another challenging stage in the Maasai Mara.
For most riders, the Tour de Suisse is a time to ramp up for the Tour. For Bobby Julich in 2008, it was a goodbye to professional racing.
EF Education-Cannondale rider diagnosed with RED-S after suffering stress fractures and downturn in performance.
The Fizik One-to-One program is four years in the making, bringing the opportunity for all cyclists to ride a truly custom saddle, the shape of which is determined by the pressure mapping data collected while you're actually pedaling
Where will the yellow jersey be won? A stupid-hard opener, some gravel, and the most explosive Tour de France finale in decades will decide.
‘It is always good to win climbing races before your big goal’: Dutchwoman on a Swiss roll, taking three out of four stages.