Andrew Hood

Ineos Grenadiers is committed to protecting Carlos Rodríguez and Egan Bernal across this Tour de France, but Pidcock could play a decisive GC 'joker' role.

No one dreamed that Carapaz could put the American squad into yellow so soon: 'That's the crazy nature of our sport.'

'Today we wanted to test the rivals': Sunday's first punch wasn't the knockout blow that some were expecting, but Pogačar is one step closer to the Giro-Tour double.

Former US champion hasn't raced since Strade Bianche. Lidl-Trek officials tell Velo 'there is light at the end of the tunnel' for a Simmons comeback this summer.

What the US, Canada, and Mexico might lack in numbers, they've certainly compensated with quality.

'We expect UAE to drop the hammer every day': UAE, Red Bull turn screws in Tour opener to apply pressure on Jonas Vingegaard.

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.

'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.

'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. 

Tour de France favorites wrap up: Some of the race's top stars speak as the race start draws closer.

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.'

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?

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.

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.

'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.

After a niggling knee injury saw Powless miss out on the spring classics, he's hoping for a return to the Tour de France to make up for lost time 'I missed out on a lot of opportunities.'

Cracks that appeared during the Critérium du Dauphiné will grow into chasms against a finely tuned Tadej Pogačar.

USA Cycling qualified six riders for women’s team pursuit, women’s Madison, women’s omnium, and men's omnium.

The most dangerous duo returns to the Tour, with eyes on green and dominance in the sprints: 'It will be difficult to repeat everything we did last year.'

Yates and UAE are now firmly in control, with the next four stages stacked up across the Swiss Alps: 'The whole week is going to be super hard.'

Colombia's first Tour de France winner is fighting for GC space alongside Pidcock and Rodríguez on the Ineos Grenadiers roster: 'I still don't know if I will race the Tour.'

Like many teams, Israel-Premier Tech will decide its 'Tour 8' after the Tour de Suisse: 'We want to have an objective every single day at the Tour de France.'

Tour de Hoody: How far can Roglič and Evenepoel go in the Tour de France? Derek Gee and his huge win, and Van Dijk's bad break.

Another setback for Visma-Lease a Bike: Team taking no chances with Colorado climber who was 'not feeling 100 percent' during eight-stage pre-Tour test.

Sparks fly in the first of three summit finales to decide the 2024 Critérium du Dauphiné, Matteo Jorgenson defends third overall, with Evenepoel ceding the leader's jersey: 'No time to panic.'

Jorgenson's grand tour GC future will see a major test across 3 summits to close Critérium du Dauphiné: 'Many people said Sepp Kuss could not win a grand tour, so why cannot Matteo Jorgenson do that?'

UPDATE: Kruijswijk, Van Baarle to miss Tour de France. Dozens of riders crash on wet roads and officials cancel the stage: 'A domino effect in the group.'

A half decade after the crash that forever marked Froome's career, the desire to return to the Tour de France pushes him on: 'I am doing everything I can to get myself ready.'

'Yates is my righthand man, Ayuso and Almeida are super climbing domestiques': Pogačar sees world-class support for Giro-Tour double bid.

Tour de Hoody: Will they or won't they start? Visma-Lease a Bike is on egg shells if Jonas Vingegaard or Wout van Aert will be ready to race the Tour de France.

Both Evenepoel and Roglič — who've only raced 18 and 12 days, respectively, so far in 2024 — are emphasizing progress over results this week at the Dauphiné.

'GC Kuss' might yet make an appearance in the 2024 Tour de France. Right now, it's impossible to say which version. 

UCI officials ruled that Colombian rider was guilty of an anti-doping violation 'for use and possession' of Menotropin during the 2022 Giro d'Italia.

Froome is hoping a strong ride at the Criterium du Dauphiné could see him punch his ticket with Israel Premier Tech for the Tour, starting June 29 in Florence, Italy.

Doctors say Vine can remove his neck brace and resume riding outdoors, while nothing was going to stop Hofstetter from finishing the Giro d'Italia.

Pogačar is halfway to history to become the first rider since Marco Pantani to complete the Giro-Tour double, and there's no one who can stop him.

Ecuador choses Jhonatan Narváez to fill its lone starting spot in Paris in controversial selection process that leaves defending champion Carapaz at home.

Tour de Hoody: There is nothing humdrum about Pogačar's winning panache, even if this Giro's GC fight was essentially a done deal.

The SD Worx-Protime sprinter won all three stages as well as the overall title and points competition in complete domination of the WorldTour race.

The Slovenian wore the pink jersey every day except the first stage in a near-perfect Giro d'Italia. Up next: the Tour de France.

Van Aert says it's too early to say if he'll be at the Tour de France: 'We will evaluate to see what lies ahead.'

Two of the 'Big 4' headline the start list for the eight-stage Dauphiné, with Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson tuning form and chasing wins.

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Vendrame wins out of breakaway, Thomas touches wheels to crash with 5km to go, Pogačar defends pink.

UAE sport director says Pogačar tracking well for Giro-Tour double: 'We started the Giro with a plan, and we are following that plan perfectly.'

'It's just something incredible': Budding German star secures debut pro victory ahead of an attacking Pogačar who just cannot help himself.

'We didn't want to go for the stage': Pogačar won a fifth stage Tuesday without really wanting to and then gifted his pink jersey to the rider he beat.

First things first in Giro-Tour attempt for Pogačar: 'In one week we can start focusing 110 percent on the Tour.'

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar is so far ahead the only thing that can stop him now is sickness, a crash, or the UCI kicking him out for wearing the wrong colored shorts.

A daring solo move and a three-up sprint cap a thrilling week of racing at the 2024 US road national championships.

Vollering sweeps Vuelta, Itzulia and Burgos to position herself in pole position going into the major goals at the Olympics, Tour de France Femmes.

Racing continues this weekend with the road races around a new course at the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships.

Sprinters duel in transition stage disrupted by Ineos-induced echelons ahead of a string of critical stages that will decide the winner of the 2024 pink jersey: 'Something happens every stage.'

Van Aert will race for the first time in eight weeks at the four-day Tour of Norway, with a possible Tour de France start hanging in balance: 'I'm not in the best shape.'

Balsamo and Bertizzolo were transported to a local hospital after crashing into metal barriers in a hectic finishing sprint won by Henttala to open the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas.

Tadej Pogačar stays safe inside his own 'bubble' to avoid mishap in tense transition stage as Giro hits halfway mark: 'I always stay in the bubble, with two meters around me.'

'I Chose the Most Logical Thing': Van der Poel puts Olympic mountain bike dreams on hold and hints at possible 2028 bid.

A year after sweeping all three grand tours, the 'Killer Bees' are reeling from injuries and illnesses, and it remains uncertain if Wout Van Aert or Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France.

Human Powered Health duo hopes to bring home prestigious jersey after a consistent and competitive European campaign: 'The goal is always to win.'

Will Pogačar keep attacking or race more conservatively in the second half of the Giro d'Italia? 'I'm happy I have a bigger gap.'

The winners of the women's and men's time trials will earn an automatic berth to race the Olympic Games in Paris.

Tour de Hoody: Demi Vollering on a spring roll and Americans head home from Europe for US nationals.

'You cannot have 21 perfect days': Ineos Grenadiers captain vows to keep plugging away in battle to topple Tadej Pogačar.

After winning one-third of stages so far, Slovenian finishes off superb opening Giro d'Italia salvo by leading out sprint in Napoli: 'He's just insane.'

'Rome is still far away': Ineos Grenadiers not giving up as TT losses sting despite putting three into the top-4.

Julian Alaphilippe comes close to victory after Ineos Grenadiers turns up pressure to keep Pogačar in pink: 'It's another stage ticked off.'

Explainer: Sagan's only hope of racing in Paris depends on a special invitation from the IOC: 'It will be very difficult.'

Back in 2010, the Giro ventured across the 'sterrati' in one of the epic stages of modern racing. Cadel Evans won the stage, but the race would soon be turned upside down.

Welsford fastest in messy sprint, and Sagan brushes off early crash to sprint to 18th in surprise return to road racing.

Phil Bauhaus raced with a 58t chainring in the high-speed rush to the line: 'I'm not a fan of a finish like today.'

Biniam Girmay crashes out and breakaway reeled in late to set up hectic finale over Capo Mele on the Italian Riviera.

Tour de Hoody: Vollering stamps name on La Vuelta and North Americans continue to light up results sheet.

Five US riders and two Canadians are part of the North American contingent in this year's 'corsa rosa': How far can they go?

As the 2024 Giro d'Italia clicks into gear, we take a look back at one of the modern Giro's most remarkable and controversial stages with Froome's 80km breakaway to seize the pink jersey in 2018.

In spicy comments ahead of the Giro start, the UAE star shoots down suggestions he will win easily: 'It's bullsh*t.'

Ralph Denk confirms Roglič is on track for Tour de France start and says Red Bull merger will focus on developing future superstars: 'Our goal is to create our own talent.'

The first major climbing stage delivered some shakeups in the GC as Vollering takes control.

Realini, Niewiadoma both leave early as Spanish race continues Saturday with a rolling stage ideal for sprinters that could see echelons with cold and rain in the forecast.

Everything you need to know about the 107th edition of the 'corsa rosa.' Can anyone stop Pogačar?