Shane Stokes

Defending race champion Vollering aces time trial to lead GC, Americans Chloe Dygert and Kristin Faulkner take second and fifth.

Dazzling Dutch sprinter misses out by half a wheel but remains optimistic: ‘I have confidence that it can be a success.'

Race leader Kool underlines early grip on GC with decisive sprint victory ahead of Wiebes and Vos.

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe confirms return to racing of three-time Vuelta winner Roglič, and unveils strong GC squad.

Dutchwoman flies home to maillot jaune ahead of Ahtosalo while compatriot Wiebes loses out due to bike problem.

‘He is 32 years old and now chooses the money,’ says Patrick Lefevere of Alaphilippe, as long relationship nears end.

Dutchman Van Schip brings down Britain’s Ollie Wood in high-speed collision, is later disqualified and fined.

Swenson misses out on record after early flat but still wins by over 15 minutes.

Swiss rider Hirschi prevails from two-man breakaway, American rider Kevin Vermaerke takes fourth.

Frenchwoman says Ineos’ decision not to introduce a women’s team sealed her departure: ‘I have no other choice.’

Multiple Tour winner Froome says all-time Tour de France GC record is ‘vulnerable’ due to Pogačar’s dominance.

American rider Kevin Vermaerke third on climbing stage, now third overall behind Cort and Bonneu with one stage remaining.

Young American won U-23 Liège-Bastogne-Liège in the past, is targeting Arctic Race of Norway this week.

Norwegian extends race lead but climbers will take over on Tuesday’s first mountain stage.

After a number of quiet seasons, four-time Tour de France winner wants to say farewell on a high note.

Uno-X Mobility rider shows impressive post-Tour de France pace, takes first leader’s jersey.

Single day supremo ‘trained really well’ with a view to adding Olympic Games title to world championship success.

Talented American Simmons poised to return to racing after five-month hiatus.

Californian rider’s highlights include Tour of Flanders victory, a Giro stage plus dozens of national titles

Four-time Tour winner Froome searching for big result after Tour non-selection, Jay Vine at altitude camp after serious fractures.

French star seeking to return to his glittering best on Saturday, with morale boosted by recent win.

Could Giro d’Italia-Tour de France champion yet have a change of heart about Vuelta a España?

The race saw huge triumphs and crushing disappointments, but the human side of the Tour is what persists.

Multiple world champion Prévot set to refocus on road scene, chasing the maillot jaune after many rainbow jerseys.

Tour de France podium finisher shines, British rider hit by bad luck and misses medal by tiny margin.

Belgian rider Evenepoel takes Olympic gold six days after finishing in podium in first Tour de France.

British rider Anna Henderson nets silver, less than a second ahead of Dygert, on greasy course in Paris.

Three-time Tour winner’s swashbuckling season sees more and more records fall.

Third overall behind Pogačar and Vingegaard marks a stunning debut, but Belgian cycling history tells a cautionary tale.

Slovenian tears up TT course, beating Vingegaard and Evenepoel into second and third on stage.

‘We got a win, and got the win we wanted. Like everything, you live a rollercoaster in the Tour.’ Cavendish's epic Tour journey is over.

Slovenian lands fifth stage win of this Tour, Vingegaard bolsters advantage over Evenepoel with final-climb surge.

With Pogačar appearing set for Tour de France win, furious battle is in store for second overall in Nice on Sunday.

Campenaerts takes emotional and unexpected sprint win at end of long, hot breakaway stage, overall contenders hold fire.

Belgian rider Van Aert drags chase behind to control dangerous Remco Evenepoel attack

The past Vuelta a España champion's career has slowed in recent years but a team move could reinvent and reinvigorate Simon Yates.

Relentless aggression by US team pays off with Tour stage win, Vingegaard loses more time

Tour record holder Cavendish endures grueling day in the big mountains, bravely battling in on Sunday.

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Tour race leader boosts overall lead to 3:09 with another huge victory in the Pyrénées.

Tour’s best young rider slips to third but still hopes to overtake Vingegaard in days ahead.

Cliffhanger finale Sunday with Lotte Kopecky just one second behind Giro race leader Elisa Longo Borghini.

Belgian world champ gets closer to race leader but Elisa Longo Borghini keeps her cool.

Roglič comes down in a crash near end of stage, yellow jersey dream likely over for this year.

Valentin Anouilh previously leaped Tour in 2019, thought to be the first to repeat feat.

Stage 9 winner Anthony Turgis amongst those affected by overnight break in by criminals.

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.

Team directors rule out serious injury and highlight improving form for the Slovenian rider.

Vingegaard closes GC gap on Pogačar, Evenepoel, after sensational comeback victory.

'Breakaway Ben' vows to leave it all out on the road in bid for Tour glory in attacker-suited second and third weeks.

The 2023 sprint king Philipsen back on top after frustrating early part of the Tour.

GC contenders critical of Jonas Vingegaard’s refusal to pull when clear in gravel stage breakaways.

Belgian relishing chance to chase yellow across the 14 dirt road sectors in Sunday’s stage 9 of the Tour.

Australian sprinter and puncheur finishes a long, long way back on a stage he had targeted.

Green jersey leader Girmay boosts points advantage with victory over Philipsen and De Lie.

Slovenian expects ongoing improvements in race, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe remain upbeat despite further time loss to Pogačar.

Manxman achieves long-targeted goal, moving past Eddy Merckx with blistering sprint finish.

Lightning-quick reflexes and strong bike handling skills save race leader, but others go down.

‘My sprint is still good enough to win’: 33-year-old speedster returns to the Tour wiser, stronger, and chasing his 2020 prowess.

Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team hammers several big GC rivals on Tour de France's first big mountain stage.

The first of eight predicted sprint opportunities beckon, putting the spotlight on an unprecedented 35th stage victory.

Your guide to stage 3 of the 2024 Tour de France. The sprinters should get their opportunity on this stage.

Tour debutant Evenepoel makes big recovery to move up to second overall behind Pogačar.

Echoes of the Ardennes Classics will please the climbers, and should result in a dramatic finale to the Tour's second stage.

Popular Frenchman shrugs off pressure to win stage 1, finally achieving goal of taking yellow jersey.

Cycling analyst says Danish rider’s injuries were far more severe than those of Pogačar in 2023.

A dramatic opener to this year's Tour with an elevation gain of 3,800 meters. Will the bunch fragment like last year?

Irishman takes 'no stone unturned' approach to Tour de France debut as part of aggressive EF Education-EasyPost eight.

'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.

Belgian Tour contender says UAE, Pogačar to seek revenge with early aggression, and want to show they are the Real Madrid of cycling.

Former pro says victory in the Tour could lead to a Vuelta challenge too: ‘It’s never been done. And he’s the guy who could do it.’

‘It is impossible to slip through the net,’ says UCI, as new measures are introduced.

American duo complete 3000+ mile journey in new best time for pairs.

Former Tour runner-up to transition to new gravel racing focus with world championships a target.

British GC contender racing and winning off road seven days out from Tour start, going from last to first in storming comeback.

Australian inks new deal with EF Pro Cycling, has more unusual projects on the cards: ‘It gives me that freedom to do the things I care about.'

Belgian joins Mathieu van der Poel in committing long term to squad. ‘We have an excellent relationship.'

Irishman emphasizes challenges of coming out of retirement in mid-30s, but says current fitness and motivation is key.

‘I’ve been super sick’: US squad will lack former Giro d’Italia winner in its line up for race.

Yates, Almeida, Ayuso confirmed superdomestiques; Slovenian sensation leaves altitude camp early due to death in family.