James Startt

The first American to win a stage at the Tour de France in more than a decade: Clearly, I got my shot!

Often these quiet moments at the Tour de France are the moments I most enjoy.

Generally, I avoid the classic finish line shot, but today was an exception as Mark Cavendish was on the verge of making history.

This may not be my best shot of the Tour de France, but it sure felt good taking it.

To capture the truly unique nature of a bike race on this climb can be difficult.

This shot summed up what was a quiet day on the Tour — the quiet before the storm that is Mont Ventoux!

Brandon McNulty tumbled into a ditch on a treacherous descent at the Tour de France before continuing on with fellow American Neilson Powless.

When the Tour de France announced the climb would return this year, I knew just where I wanted to be to get the shot.

When photographing a bike race from a motorcycle there may be multiple options, but when shooting the Tour from a car, options are significantly limited.

It is a classic shot — perfectly framing the peloton, the château, and the Loire River.

Time trials offer numerous opportunities to focus on the rider, their effort, and their equipment as they race by, one by one.

Australian, who directed Tadej Pogacar to victory in the Tour last year, is forced to sit out this year’s race due to cancer treatment but he still is very much a part of the team’s Tour defense.

After yesterday’s crash-filled stage I was hoping that today’s stage would be relatively quiet.

Today's shot was one of those shots that you would prefer to not get.

Legendary director led Bernard Hinault, Laurent Fignon and Lucien Van Impe to seven Tour de France victories before working with Greg LeMond.

James Startt explains why photographing the Tour de France is occasionally a crapshoot.

I spent a lot of time looking for the best shots today, but sometimes the best shots just come to you.

Photojournalist James Startt recounts a unique experience when photographing two ascents of Mont Ventoux.

On the scene for the conclusion of the Giro d'Italia, photojournalist James Startt captured a moment of subtle emotion from the winner of the maglia rosa.

James Startt could only choose one location to capture stage 20 of the Giro, the second climb of the day. It proved a good choice.

Finding a perch with the right lighting to get the shot was not made easy by the uncooperative sun and clouds.

While the finish of stage 18 offered numerous visual possibilities to capture the stage winner crossing the finish line, it was not the initial plan.

No matter the event Peter Sagan races, sport director Jan Valach is there for the supremely talented Slovakian.

The challenges of capturing photos from a climb newly added to this year's edition of the Giro d'Italia.

Wherever Peter Sagan goes, Gabriele Uboldi is there to keep the media throng at bay.

Photographer James Startt relates the challenges — including the price of admission — of photographing the start of stage 12 of the 2021 Giro d'Italia.

VeloNews talks with Peter Sagan's soigneur in the first of a four-part series about the entourage that accompanies the three-time world champion.

We visit the 1984 Giro champion at his vineyard ahead of the Italian grand tour.

Young Californian supports Qhubeka-Assos captains Domenico Pozzovivo, Simon Clarke, Fabio Aru in his first-ever 'Doyenne' on Sunday.

Groupama-FDJ to decide whether or not Thibaut Pinot will race the Giro d'Italia next month.

The advantage of vantage points to watch the oldest of cycling's monuments.

While decades separate Peter Sagan and Freddy Maertens, similarities — including multiple world championships — brought them together.

Multi-time world champions Peter Sagan and Freddy Maertens compare notes on racing and perspective.

Slovak star remains cagey on his chances for a second Flanders victory as he begins finding form post-coronavirus.

In the mid-1950s, Forestier was one of the most dangerous classics riders in the peloton.

The greatest classics rider never to have won a monument looks back on his wins — and some near-misses — and opines on the relative merits of Remco Evenepoel.

On or off? French cycling expert explains confusion behind imminent Paris-Roubaix decision.

Johan Museeuw offers his take on the differences between when he was racing and how riders in today's peloton perform.

Jorgenson testing stage-race potential with strong ride into fifth on GC with two stages remaining.

UAE-Emirates rider poised for run at podium in season debut at Paris-Nice.

Veteran Belgian keen to take it to new generation of classics stars as he enters pivotal season to finish off his 'monument sweep.'

EF Education-Nippo star is hoping to punch return ticket to Tour de France following big splash in 2020 debut.

The 24-year-old Frenchman is readying to co-lead at Paris-Nice for Groupama-FDJ alongside Arnaud Démare.

The Ineos Grenadiers rising star is looking ahead to this season, not into the rearview mirror of last year.

Kitschy music, muddy hills, and punishing racing. Here's James Startt's account of Peter Van Petegem's victory at Omloop Het Volk in 1998.

While Belgium's opening weekend garners much of the attention, these two tough classics in France are worthy of your affection.

Woods reflects on his early-season form, and his move to Israel Start-Up Nation to race alongside Dan Martin and Chris Froome.

The Trek-Segafredo rider wore polka dots at the Giro, and yellow at the Tour in 2020, but then experienced setbacks. He looks to be regaining form for the current season.

Julian Alaphilippe was the animator throughout the Tour de la Provence last week, and the world champion promises the attacking antics won't stop there.

French race rolls out colors of iconic La Vie Claire kit for its GC leader.

Belgian star expects to retire 'behind closed doors' and says riders are missing the energy and thrills that come with fans cheering them on.

Welshman sees rise of Jumbo-Visma as positive for cycling and forcing Ineos Grenadiers to adapt.

How COVID-19 helped transform the City of Lights into a cycling mecca.

First held in 2019, this is already a stand-out in our minds.

The pioneering cyclist from Guadeloupe, who raced for Total Direct Énergie, aims to help prepare up-and-coming young riders from the Caribbean nation for racing in Europe.

Tony Vélos has become the focal point of the island's thriving cycling scene through the development of its own club and its welcoming of bikes of all shapes and sizes.

The Spanish star's career was marked by searing victories, emotional highs, and devastating lows.