Jim Cotton

Sepp Kuss: 'This is what races are decided on.' Roglič and Pogačar engage in taut battle for small gains in Tour's opening weekend.

Hilly opening stages leaves Ineos Grenadiers chasing time as Roglič, Pogačar, Alaphilippe set tone with early aggression.

The Tour's two top teams saw key riders losing skin or ceding time in crashes that could shape the GC battle in coming weeks.

They're unlikely to win the Tour de France, but here are three dark horses that could throw a grenade into the battle for the yellow jersey.

Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel will face-off in Tour's grippy opening stage — unless Tadej Pogačar spoils the party.

UAE Emirates brings a 'stronger, more powerful team' to the Tour as it looks to beat back rival number one, Primož Roglič.

Froome's captaincy role at the Tour de France hints toward his future behind the scenes with Israel Start-Up Nation.

Woods accepts that Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Ineos Grenadiers could dominate the Tour – but he also knows they can be beaten.

Roglič has ripped up the script by not racing before the Tour de France. It could prove a masterstroke or a massive mistake in one month's time.

Prepare your snacks and book a spot on the sofa – these are the stages not to be missed at the 2021 Tour de France.

Ineos Grenadiers believes it has the strongest Tour lineup in its history – but can it win yellow without the strongest rider?

Ineos Grenadiers DS says the Team Sky-style 'train' will return to the Tour in a bid to steamroller Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar.

Pogačar and Carapaz scored standout stage victories Thursday to send warning to Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas just weeks ahead of the Tour.

Grippy opening stages offer Dutch steam train an opportunity to grab yellow, and green could be waiting for him in Paris – if he wants it.

Dominant duo brace for sprint and green jersey battle with Peter Sagan, Caleb Ewan in final Tour together at Deceuninck-Quick-Step

Here are the key things to know about the route set to host Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas' battle for Tour de France glory.

Thomas made good on team's offensive new approach with Critérium du Dauphiné victory Thursday, but it’s not a sure-fire winner for the Tour.

Two budding American stars continue to shine at Critérium du Dauphiné as major roles at Tour de France creep closer.

Sicilian veteran battling for Olympic selection as Filippo Ganna moves toward center of Italian cycling's future.

A delayed start to summer that includes Tour de France, Olympics, world championships and Paris-Roubaix may be best bad news van Aert ever had.

Froome hoping to see positive results from last training block in final Tour de France tune-up.

Bernal said he was motivated by Pogačar and Roglič during his difficult past year. Now he's back on their level and we want to see them facing off.

Brandon McNulty also to take center stage at key Tour de France tuneup race starting Sunday.

A swathe of early exits has shorn the race of key players and opened the door for Egan Bernal.

Wednesday's stage to Sega di Ala provided a dramatic finale and another shake-up in the overall standings.

Veteran domestique has ridden into second on GC without anyone noticing – and he won't let go of his once-in-a-career opportunity easily.

Shifting dynamics in the GC pack is leaving breakaways the room to move – and handing unlikely winners big opportunities.

Peloton creaks at the seams after huge pile-up on stage 15, with riders' resilience set to be tested further in frozen high-altitude stage Monday.

Team forgoes podium dream after Evenepoel lost another 1:30 on the Zoncolan, considers pivoting to stage-hunting.

Bernal and his Ineos Grenadiers pain-train assert authority on Zoncolan summit as Astana-Premier Tech comes unstuck.

Gaviria suffers mechanical in final kilometer but hangs on for fifth as Dylan Groenewegen exits race early.

With gradients up to 27 percent, the Zoncolan summit finish on Saturday is sure to bring spectacle – but not necessarily race-defining action.

From Peter Sagan's pain-train to a Remco Evenepoel renaissance – here's why the final week of the Giro will pack a punch.

A nine-month layoff puts doubt over whether Evenepoel can keep crushing all three weeks of the Giro – but training experts believe it can be done.

'It’s a mini Strade Bianche but tougher and more technical.' Some 35km of white roads feature in high-stakes 11th stage.

Gravel summit Sunday saw the Giro's GC shake into shape – but the race remains on a knife-edge.

Sicilian veteran hands leader's baton to Giulio Ciccone in what could be his last-ever Giro.

Young star admits fatigue is setting in ahead of Sunday's 'Queen stage of the Apennines.'

How does the virtual GC look after stage 6? Evenepoel, Bernal emerge as Giro's 'grandi' while elite pack chases close behind.

From memes to movie parodies, teams are upping the ante in how they engage fans and reward sponsors, and building friendly rivalry along the way.

What's going on in the virtual GC after stage 4? Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal part of a classification 'super six' as João Almeida grinds in gruppetto.

Here's what's going on in the Giro's GC after stage 3, from Remco Evenepoel's bonus-second booster to Dan Martin's TT trauma.

With Evenepoel booked in through 2026, Deceuninck-Quick-Step prepares to throw resources at grand tour ambitions.

The Giro's 'Grande Partenza' offers some of the best time trialists in the peloton the opportunity to wear pink. Here's the five that could do it.

Young American makes grand tour debut as 'super-domestique' after standout spring performances.

George Bennett bypasses Tour de France in favor of Giro leadership and 'once in a career opportunity' in Tokyo.

Welshman crashes after losing grip on handlebars while contesting final sprint of rainsoaked stage.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step plays down expectations ahead of Remco Evenepoel's highly anticipated grand tour debut without discounting anything.

Carthy is not sitting on his laurels as he looks to back up a breakout performance at last year's Vuelta a España .

Kuss and Sagan both clock top rides in countdown toward big ambitions at Giro d'Italia, Tour de France.

A return to the top with Marianne Vos and dominance by SD Worx, there was never a dull moment during the women's spring classics.

This weekend's race saw the ever-versatile new generation of GC greats stealing the headlines.

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

The 21-year-old hotshot has emerged as MVP for Julian Alaphilippe in the Ardennes and 'could be Belgium's best climbers in years.'

From the grizzled veteran vs cycling's Gen-Z to Roglič's rivalry with Julian Alaphilippe – here are the threads to follow at 'La Doyenne.'

Scandinavian squad will be launching women's team in 2022 with pay parity, equal opportunity and big plans to go straight to the top-tier of racing.

Inspired by Hagens Berman Axeon, Uno-X aims to put Norwegian and Danish cycling back on map.

Four months after going on hiatus, Dumoulin has been spotted on the TT bike and is reported to be prioritized for COVID vaccination ahead of Olympics.

Giro d'Italia stars rev engines, Chris Froome and Thibaut Pinot need to confirm, Dan Martin on the pivot – there's a lot to watch in the Alps this week.

From Trek-Segafredo's missing piece to Wout van Aert's new-found smarts – here are the top takeaways from this weekend's Amstel Gold Race.

Speculation swirled around Marc Hirschi's transfer to UAE Emirates. Now equal uncertainty hangs over his form ahead of major spring targets.

With a bold, outspoken attitude and a run of top results in his neo-pro year, the 21-year-old Brit is bigger than his altercation with Nacer Bouhanni.

Veteran sprinter takes first win in more than three years in what could be one of the most important victories of his illustrious career.

Primož Roglič and Jumbo-Visma deploy tactical counterstroke against UAE-Emirates in Saturday's thrilling finale.

Cancellara on how van Aert and van der Poel were too hot too early this season and whether their rivalry compares to his and Tom Boonen's.

From Peter Sagan's world-champion romp to Mat Hayman's miracle-on-cobblestones, our editors pick their favorite editions of Paris-Roubaix.

In part two of a three-part series, Cancellara discusses going 'full gladiator' in the 2013 Paris-Roubaix and how Peter Sagan loves to 'kick asses.'

In part one of a three-part series to celebrate Paris-Roubaix, Cancellara talks about the postponement of this year's race, the sizzling 2021 season, and why he loves De Ronde the most.

Hayman's long career is inextricably tied to his miraculous Roubaix win. It's a story he'll happily keep telling.

Kiwi climber rails against governing body's strict new rules after his own memorable moments giving and receiving bottles at bike races.

Team suggests Slovak star isn't going anywhere just yet, despite recent reports of a possible transfer to Deceuninck-Quick-Step.

Here's what's next for two stars at opposite ends of their career trajectories after winning Tour of Flanders.

Does the Slovenian duo's red-hot start to 2021 point toward a risk of peaking too soon?

Is cycling shooting itself in the foot with its new rules against tossing water bottles, or doing the right thing? We look at both sides of the debate.

Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Richard Carapaz to face off in a key tune-up race this week.

Two favorites lose their legs as Kasper Asgreen proves the strongest to take Flanders victory.

BikeExchange all-behind "Bling" as it hunts for squad's first-ever Flanders win

On-form Dane could be the strongest rider on Deceuninck-Quick-Step, but may be hampered by team deference to Julian Alaphilippe.

Dutchwoman eyes return to the top of De Ronde after winning Gent-Wevelgem last weekend.

Van der Poel and van Aert no longer invincible, Deceuninck-Quick-Step hot and then not, no Roubaix adds intensity: Get set for De Ronde.