Andy McGrath

Pogačar the superhero, Roglič’s socks, Alaphilippe's embarrassment, men in mankinis and a few curse words...

'What goes around comes around': Tour veterans on the etiquette, broken codes and self-policing peloton that influences racing.

Idahoan fifth in Paris after helping teammate Van Aert to pulsating stage win, even if he never felt Visma were close to cracking Pogačar.

Vingegaard accepts Pogačar is the strongest as Kuss reflects on 'inventive' Visma tactics and turns thoughts to Vuelta.

The growing desperation, the right places to attack and the pride: O'Connor, Powless and other breakaway artists with the keys to success.

German white jersey holder ‘learns his lesson’ as Red Bull explain Col de la Loze tactics and stage-hunting Roglič loses 12 minutes.

Fight for Tour third place intensifies as Lipowitz falls back and Roglič is not sacrificed to protect his podium place.

Canadian climber on why it’s been a grand tour for breakaways, Alpine ambitions and a possible career in writing after pro cycling.

'I'm from Ljubljana, not Krypton': Tour leader fends off Superman comparisons as difference between him and Vingegaard closes on Ventoux.

Ringing ears, fans in mankinis and a tense tussle for stage victory and GC supremacy. Ventoux delivers again

Vingegaard 'would have wanted more,’ says stage-hunting Kuss of as he talks Visma Tour tactics, what changed with his 2023 Vuelta victory and rumors of a new US race.

Lidl-Trek US champion criticises 'cat 5' breakaway tactics after Tour de France near miss on ultra-attacking stage 15.

Picnic PostNL's 'incredible talent' gets through tough Tour test with flying colors, closer to boosting Dutch team's relegation battle.

'It was an accident' says Dempster as driver and Ineos Grenadiers DS Cookson is given whopping $6K fine and yellow card.

Kuss says team 'riding smart’ with aggressive moves as American stars have faith in Vingegaard after Peyragudes performance.

Battling Visma leader 'back to normal' and believes Tour is far from over as he limit losses to Pogačar after Hautacam nightmare.

Neilson Powless on his 'up and down' Tour start, the Ben Healy effect and why the UCI should stop trying to slow down the sport.

Vingegaard and fellow Killer Bees swatted away by Pogačar, ending their GC numerical advantage as American loses ten minutes with 'bad sensations'.

Red Bull 'realistic' as they target Roglič podium; Visma cool and confident ahead of red-hot yellow jersey fight.

Peloton reaction to unlucky Tour de France 'racing incident' sets dangerous precedent for future similar scenarios, shutting down action while attacks were happening.

'Collective decision' taken ensures bunch slow-down after Pogačar crash as respect reigns between rival super-teams UAE Emirates-XRG and Visma-Lease a Bike.

Wiggins breaks silence on addiction, rehab, and finding peace: 'My son thought I’d be found dead.'

It’s a lot more than just Pogačar: Ayuso and Yates target Giro and aim to avoid their ambitions getting lost in talent-stacked super team.

Pogačar targets Tour and Worlds defence after ‘perfect season’, decision to race Giro or Vuelta on hold.

The Atlanta classics hopeful on wanting to emulate Filippo Ganna and racing around the world, as Ineos Grenadiers management are full of praise.

From nearly walking away from cycling to almost hitting the medals at the world championships: Mid-season break pays off for ‘reassured’ US super-talent Simmons.

Promising US sprinter Lamperti talks ‘consistent’ rookie year, discovering who he is as a rider and targeting future Milan-Sanremo glory.

'Racing doesn't have to define me': Former US champ explains how she found 'The Real Ruth' in 2024 and why the gravel scene wasn't for her.

Starchyk believes controversial UCI points rule which got Tashkent City into race should remain as team’s lone finisher Kuskova reflects on 'painful' criticisms.

'Four seconds seems magical': Polish Tour de France Femmes winner talks Alpe d'Huez emotional rollercoaster, making history and how gravel worlds transformed her confidence.

'It's something I dreamed of for a long time': peloton looks ahead to finish on legendary climb; having stage winner’s name on hairpin bend is ‘hyper-important’ says race director Rousse.

SD Worx-Protime star happy about small gap at stage 7 finish and packs 'good feeling' about winning race on final-stage showdown as Tour de France Femmes goes down to the wire.

Mountain hotshot reflects on her Tour debut after getting through 'dangerous' Dutch stages, thanks to Deignan and team-mates.

Injury update from stage 5 crash: British champion off bike for next four weeks as battered and cut Pieterse also suffers consequences from pile-up.

Vollering describes 'emotional rollercoaster' since race-changing crash and looks ahead to decisive Alpine stages as her legs respond well to stage 6 attacks.

‘Change the rules and we won’t come here’: Tashkent City team manager on bunch bullying, riders leaving in shame, and ‘couch critics with beer and chips.’

Labous, Vas, Niewiadoma and more protagonists react to carnage that transforms GC; Faulkner moves into second but prioritizes stage wins.

Faulkner talks GC prospects and reflects on 'super fun', rain-sodden stage into Liège as EF-Oatly-Cannondale put three in front group, showing strength in depth.

Missing team buses at end of stage 2 cause frustration, as riders sound off on throwback day and insiders lift lid on logistics of the Tour’s longest day.

US cycling's breakout star on where she keeps her gold medals, how she hopes to inspire different generations and the moment she knew she could win the Olympic road race.

Dygert grateful to be making Tour debut after setbacks; Canyon-Sram leader Niewiadoma reacts to 30-second time loss and is ready for fight in Wednesday's 'insane' Ardennes finale.

After nailing whirlwind logistics, omnium silver medalist Daria Pikulik and Canada's Maggie Coles-Lyster feel track racing is good prep for an early stage win: ‘Anything can happen this week’

Sprint rival rides into back wheel of prolific Dutchwoman in The Hague finale, wrecking chances of delight on home soil.

Tour de France Femmes favorites wrap up: the race's biggest stars and main players talk on the eve of the start in Rotterdam.

Giro d'Italia winner 'can't ride her bike'; Lotte Kopecky also absent from start line in Rotterdam with Moolman-Pasio set to miss out.

Richard Carapaz is a deserving polka-dot champion, but the points system needs changing and timed segments on climbs could shake up Tour racing.

Team DSM's French figurehead ‘at peace’ with his career and reflects on how pro cycling has changed ahead of planned retirement in June 2025.

Third-placed Belgian reflects on foiled attacks as Vingegaard proves stronger; Soudal Quick-Step team boss Lefevere says Evenepoel has silenced critics with his Tour performances.

Just how expensive is the time trial bike of the fastest rider in the Tour de France? The short answer: very.

Practice makes perfect: Pogačar climbed Isola 2000 more than 15 times in training. UAE Team Emirates riders and staff reveal what went into race leader's 'perfect' performance on stage 19.

'The legs that will do the talking': Evenepoel predicts Alps fireworks as team insiders give insight into the mature, 'real leader' who loves to race on display at this Tour.

Kuss absence left a hole in Visma-Lease a Bike lineup during this Tour de France: 'You miss the guy who can be there for Jonas when it's only Remco and Tadej who are left.'

Meet Mario Meeuwssen, the man behind the wheel of Lotto Dstny's traveling HQ: 'I tell the riders they don't have to listen to the sports director all day. But in my bus, I’m the boss.'

Jorgenson estimates best power of his career on Plateau de Beille riding on feel and lifts lid on Visma-Lease a Bike’s plan for Alps: ‘We’re not here to finish second’.

No fairytale second stage win in Nîmes but Cavendish is content after breaking record earlier in race. His next challenge? Making it to Nice: 'Mark really wants to finish the race.'

Israel-Premier Tech's versatile talent enters final week ninth on GC: 'I'm seeing more and more Canadian flags out here.'

Race leader explains Plateau de Beille record and why he is climbing so fast; expects Visma fireworks in the Alps in bid to crack him.

'I believed we could crack Tadej today': Few regrets for defending Dane and right-hand man Jorgenson after valiant team display on Sunday.

'I’m having fun and enjoying this moment until it lasts:' Slovenian slayer in ‘killer mode’ finishes off superb UAE setup to smash to victory.

EF Education-EasyPost's breakaway-seeking American duo race on wounded as Neilson Powless suffers wrist fracture.

Vingegaard suggests Pyrenean stages suit him better, despite ‘question mark’ over last-week staying power after curtailed preparation.

Reported COVID positive for precocious helper Ayuso deals race leader Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates blow in fight for race victory; crash victim Powless fights on with wrist fracture.

'Carlos normally gets stronger in the third week': British squad chases GC podium for Rodríguez as Pidcock overcomes gravel disappointment to chase mountain wins.

Updated: Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe captain loses over two minutes after being involved in pile-up with 10km to go. 'He's hurt, we have different goals than fighting for podium,' says team manager Aldag.

Updated: Cavendish's leadout man Michael Mørkøv among many to exit Tour de France with sickness in recent days as health fears rattle through the peloton.

'I really believed I was going to die three months ago': Vingegaard reacts after pegging back Pogačar and hopes stage win is turning point for him and Visma team.

Weight loss, altitude training gains and remarkable fatigue resistance: how Israel-Premier Tech are turning ‘exceptional’ Canadian riding high on Tour GC into a lean, keen grand tour machine.

Steff Cras has endured more crashes and setbacks in one year than most riders face in a whole career. The story of how the resilient TotalEnergies racer made it to the Tour against the odds.

Behind the scenes with Pedrono in her time-honored, fast-paced role of ardoisière, showing the time gaps to the peloton and breakaway, using chalk and a blackboard.

Two stage wins have harvested more than 43,000 euros for an underdog team, while Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team languishes at the bottom with only 2,390 euros.

Defending champion finishes on flat tire and slams gravel sectors in Tour as ‘unnecessary risk’ after racing most of stage on bike of teammate Jan Tratnik.

Rough road sectors around Troyes on stage 9 set to shake up race and nervous Tour de France contenders. 'Anything can happen,' says Remco Evenepoel.

'I tried to go all in': American talent up to 9th overall after flying TT despite suffering body aches and immune responses after heavy stage 2 crash.

Satisfied yellow jersey wearer rates his performance higher than Giro TT win and is happy to take time on rivals Vingegaard and Roglič.

‘There will be five seconds between Evenepoel and Pogačar’: contenders and their teams talk confidence, homework and tech marginal gains ahead of 25km time trial.

All the emotions, euphoria and reflections as Astana-Qazaqstan teammates and Cavendish confidants react to a fairytale 35th stage win.

Vingegaard right-hand man Jorgenson rues his 'bad day’ as team plan to minimise Pogačar explosivity on Galibier falls flat.

Vingegaard exceeds his own expectations, but lacks 'last bit of confidence' on descents, says Visma-Lease a Bike coach Niermann.

Soudal-Quick Step DS calls for more fan 'discipline' as peloton reacts to hot, harrowing, history-making Italian stages.

Visma-Lease a Bike star escapes pothole fall with abrasions; believes confident team can look to win their third Tour de France.