Andy McGrath

Dane believes he is almost back to his best after going toe-to-toe with Pogačar into Bologna.

From a Belgian 'Bull' to a French featherweight: Our pick of the fearless, fast debutants gunning to impress on the route between Florence and Nice.

Record-chasing sprinter is 'not sick'; endures vomiting and seven vile Italian climbs to live to fight another day.

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.

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

British star to chase stages as Ineos Grenadiers puts focus on aggressive racing and a Rodríguez podium chase.

The American star lifts the lid on opportunistic tactics that won him 'strange' Paris-Nice and frustration with Skjelmose: 'I won the race on La Colle-sur-Loup.'

‘My numbers have taken a big step up,’ says confident Team dsm-firmenich postNL budding star breaking through with consistent top 10 finishes this spring.

Kristen Faulkner leads the way with a fine showing on what was otherwise a day of bad luck for American challengers.

Demoralized contenders react to Pogačar's display of savagery and recount an afternoon of racing with resignation and exhaustion.

SD Worx-Protime teamwork makes Kopecky's dream work at Strade Bianche as world champion's confidence for spring classics grows.

Strade Bianche favorites weigh in on journey into the unknown, adrenaline rushes and “brave” course change.

'He deserves a bit of calm', but no rest for a hungry bike racer: Pogačar to take aim at rainbow jersey and considers future runs at Giro and Vuelta.

A yellow jersey, a near-miss in the King of the Mountains, and breakaways galore: How the US riders performed at the Tour de France.

Messed-up sleep, fighting off sickness, damaged motivation: Michael Woods, Felix Gall, and Tom Pidcock on the highs and lows.

Meet Bora-Hansgrohe’s Belgian bullet who beat his friend Philipsen and stunned the cycling world in Paris.

It's mission accomplished for the American climbing star with Jumbo-Visma poised to win the yellow jersey Sunday in Paris: 'I was happy to be there in a lot of key moments.'

Dane unexpectedly makes it into all-out breakaway battle and nearly becomes first rider in 21st century to win back-to-back breakaway stages.

Throw your hands in the air like you just don’t care: Sagan, Ciccone, and Flecha on putting on a show with charismatic salutes.

As foreign 'grand départs' get more ambitious, Tour de France technical director Thierry Gouvenou explores the possibility of a start across the Atlantic.

A crash, a slump, a big time loss for UAE Team Emirates leader: 'He touched everyone's heart today.'

Head of performance Heijboer gives insight into months of preparation, bike change decision, and Vingegaard's aero gains.

American flying high in GC feels example needs to be made of crash-causing spectators and reflects on the special qualities he brings to Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma.

The Iceman cometh: how the Dane shelved his race-ruining anxiety and learned to lead at Jumbo-Visma. Just don’t compare him to Pogačar…

UAE sends Briton up the road in podium bid after Pogačar 'cannot drop' Vingegaard.

Kuss remains 6th after escaping serious injury when fan taking a picture causes crash; Vingegaard holds yellow.

Hindley hurt, Meintjes and Bardet out of race as seven riders abandon in day with two serious crashes.

Podium push for Rodríguez and surging Pidcock as old and young Ineos Grenadiers riders feed off one another's energy.

Vingegaard expects 'decisive' day as Jumbo-Visma and UAE Emirates share fighting talk ahead of Grand Colombier battle.

As the popular climber races his final Tour de France, we explore Pinot's bittersweet sporting trajectory of 'death and resurrection', and how he enchanted a nation.

Action man Pidcock climbs up the standings, enjoying challenge of racing for GC and exploring limits.

Mind games continue between UAE-Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma as Pogačar whittles deficit down to 17 seconds after 'small victory'.

‘I’ve stepped up,’ says the stage-chasing US whizz-kid whose confidence and numbers have skyrocketed.

‘I guess it’s not meant to be,’ Astana Qazaqstan sprinter says as mechanical mishap contributes to second place finish.

A yellow jersey gained but precious seconds lost to Pogačar in Tour's latest twist.

UAE-Team Emirates management on letting Hindley off the leash and defending champion Vingegaard's 'impressive' strength.

Americans catch up on Independence Day, and Cosnefroy talks to the camera-man while up the road as slow stage 4 recalls how the Tour used to be.

'It’s important for me to win and get my mojo back.' Ewan seeks return to the winner's circle after three years without Tour victory.

Yates, Madiot, and Welsford react to possibility of protests as race reaches home soil on stage 3 with beefed-up security.

Twins for the win: the Yates brothers' wild ride to chase the yellow jersey on stage 1 of the Tour de France.

Neilson Powless in KoM jersey softens blow for EF Education-EasyPost in wake of crash involving GC captain Richard Carapaz.

CEO Stéphane Heulot said the team didn't have proof but it had decided to not bring Davis to Tour de France to 'protect' himself and the team.

Inside the Jayco-AlUla rider's rapid rise and how the Dutch debutant will help Dylan Groenewegen in bunch sprints.

How is Pogačar's wrist? Does Cavendish believe in number 35? Is Van der Poel hunting green? We got the answers to all the big questions.

2023 brings a fresh start for the former US champion as he joins the upstart Q36.5 Cycling.

The American earned a contract with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team this season after a long, gritty road to the pro ranks.

The versatile Bahrain-Victorious rider on pinpointing who he is as a racer, Tour de France attacks, chasing his first pro win and relaxing with a Rubik's cube.

The Colorado climber on ambitions, the opening three days in the Netherlands, and why the Vuelta is a race he loves.

'I don't need the red jersey until Madrid,' Slovenian jokes; sports director Niermann says Roglič still feels back pain.

Ecuadorean laughing about "little tumble" after the finish as Ineos Grenadiers count themselves satisfied with good Vuelta start.

More bad luck for Canadian climber who abandoned Tour de France on last day with COVID-19.

Giro d'Italia champion on nervy opening road stage and what teammate Sam Bennett's stage 2 win means.

Irishman’s second win of season removes some pressure but the points jersey hunter says there’s still more to come.

Fresh off his first pro win, the Groupama-FDJ youngster is a potential outsider for punchy sprint finishes.

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl leader happy with third-place TTT start and has say on using the Specialized TT5 head sock helmet.

Planes, bikes and automobiles for last-minute Alpecin-Deceuninck replacement: 'I won’t forget this moment for the rest of my life'

French team waiting for clarification in Quintana case before making a judgement.

Yates finishes 31 seconds back in Vuelta team time trial as director rues unfavorable conditions for BikeExchange's start.

Ineos Grenadiers deputy principal calls their Vuelta TTT a "bloody good ride" while white jersey wearer Hayter reflects on grand tour debut.

The 2020 Vuelta podium finisher looks to end season on a high after so-so season.

Jumbo-Visma lines up as favorites in evening opener that might come down to balance between speed and safety.

It’s a question of identity as the Irishman looks to ‘find himself’ and return to the top step of the podium.

Recovered from his Tour injuries and COVID-19, Australian wants to go on the attack and complete grand tour stage win trilogy in Spain.

Jumbo-Visma favorite reflects on injury discomfort, Remco Evenepoel threat and how he got over Tour de France disappointment.

Portuguese captain uncertain after sub-optimal preparation, while talented teenage teammate Juan Ayuso looks to enjoy debut grand tour.

Hindley 'going into the unknown' at Vuelta and expects no problems finding GC balance with Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Kelderman and Higuita.

Teenage Vingeaard would vomit with nerves before races and ‘introverted’ Dane told his girlfriend he’d be a banker, not a pro cyclist, L’Equipe article reveals.

Tour de France champion says he started believing he would win after Hautacam and reflects on ‘incredible journey’ for him and Jumbo-Visma.

Team DSM fast woman pulls on the yellow jersey, beating Marianne Vos after attack-filled opener in Paris.

Updated: 135 riders lined up for final stage into Paris as Boivin and Izagirre bow out; COVID-19 positives responsible for 44 percent of abandons.

A cruel time to quit the race for Israel-Premier Tech's Canadian climber. The team will race into Paris with four riders.

Bora-Hansgrohe man is big GC mover, leapfrogging Quintana and Meintjes to achieve his ‘minimum’ pre-race aim after rollercoaster three weeks.

World champion back to the winner's circle, three months after serious Liège-Bastogne-Liège crash.

Blue-black jersey part of cycling apparel collection designed by Pieters, who continues rehabilitation after suffering serious brain injuries in December crash.

World champion eases back into competition at Belgian race, as Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl aims for a stage win.

Jumbo-Visma domestique's departure leaves team of race leader Jonas Vingegaard down to five riders.

Last chance saloon for many teams who haven't won yet; we could see a 'breakaway world championships' as the race leaves the Pyrenees.

Groupama-FDJ leader saves best till last and is on track for France’s best Tour finish since 2017 after putting more than two minutes into rival Quintana.

Niermann responds to criticism of team's green and yellow jersey plans and lauds Vingegaard as 'the best climber in the world right now.'

Four seconds separate the Groupama-FDJ climber from his Colombian rival ahead of stage 18. For Gaudu, the mental side is crucial.