Tour de France 2025

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Tejay van Garderen takes us inside the bizarre 2020 Tour de France; Jens Voigt's take on Peter Sagan's winless Tour and Primož Roglič's missed opportunity in the Pyrenees; A look at the Tour's COVID-19 testing on Monday.

Famous Tour de France commentator and ex-pro cyclist Sherwen had a passion for the culture of his adopted home in Uganda.

The 1994 Tour de France stage 8 race report which started in the town of Poiters, and is the finish town for stage 11 of the 2020 Tour.

Ineos Grenadiers veteran says real battle for yellow jersey comes in the Alps.

Rest-day scans reveal Frenchman avoided fractures in the opening-day crash that halted his yellow jersey ambitions.

Darrigade was one of the most prolific Tour sprinters of his era and a right-hand man to Jacques Anquetil. VeloNews spoke to him shortly before this year's race.

Dozens of riders crashed Tuesday during a nervous stage littered with road furniture and roundabouts.

How is the September weather impacting the race? And what do we make of the Col de la Loze coming up on stage 17? Let's roundtable!

Watch the exciting video highlights from this blazing-fast stage 10 of the 2020 Tour de France.

We all shed a tear for Sam Bennett after his emotional Tour de France stage win on Tuesday. Bennett has been waiting his entire career for a chance to win at the sport's biggest race.

Egan Bernal is equal on time to Roglič but 21 seconds behind on the general classification.

Everyone here on the ground seems pretty invested in trying to push this Tour to Paris.

Unbranded wheels abound in this year's Tour, from Princeton Carbonworks on Richard Carapaz's bike, to mystery hoops from Shimano on several riders' bikes.

Do leadout trains still work in the modern peloton, and does cycling still need pan-flat stages? And did the news all the riders were clear of COVID come as a surprise?

Slovenian now has target on his back after spectacular ride in Pyrénées.

Primož Roglič keeps the yellow jersey safely on his shoulders while Bennett moves back into the green jersey.

Riders reacted to the news that Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme and four team staffers had tested positive for COVID-19. "It's better that it's him than one of the riders," said one rider.

Cofidis' GC star balances Tour ambitions with studying philosophy and writing books, but is looking to be known as more than a 'philosopher cyclist.'

Dutchman plans to act as last man in the mountains for team leader as Jumbo-Visma assumes yellow jersey responsibility.

Rest-day testing clears riders from all 22 teams, though race director Christian Prudhomme tests positive.

Former race-leaders return to original stage-hunting plans with final week in the Alps in the eyeline.

Tour de France leader Primož Roglič was surprised by the size of the crowds in the Pyrénées. Roglič praised countryman Tadej Pogačar and admitted that the Tour is far from over.

On today's episode we break down the thrilling GC action from the Pyrenees, and hear from Neilson Powless about his two long breakaways in the mountains.

In this column, we dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar from stage 9 of this year’s Tour de France.

The 40-year-old Portal was posthumously honored in Pau with a monument unveiling before the start of stage 9.

Tires have risen to the top of the tech stories during week one of the Tour. What goes into making a good tire? And what's up with the clincher's comeback?

Roglič, Pogačar leave Pyrénées with friendship now rivalry.

Can one of France's current riders ever win the Tour de France? And how has the racing shutdown impacted tactics at the 2020 Tour de France? Let's roundtable!

Mikel Landa 'had a tough night' after crosswinds cost him on stage 7. Now, Landa is one of the best climbers in the Tour de France.

Two winning breakaways and two top-5s confirm potential of EF Pro Cycling's young American talent.

21-year-old threw caution to the wind in all-out assault through the Pyrénées, and he's not stopping there.

Sardinian abandoned midway through Sunday's mountain test, sparking angry backlash from senior staffer.

VeloNews is hosting an exclusive webinar Q/A for Active Pass and VeloNews Pass members on Monday with reporters Andrew Hood and James Startt from the 2020 Tour de France.

Swiss rider Marc Hirschi suffered an agonizing defeat during Sunday's 9th stage of the Tour de France, losing by inches after spending miles off of the front by himself.

During the Chris Froome era at the Tour de France, the Pyrénées were controlled by Team Sky's 'Fortress Froome.' This year, the attacks of Tadej Pogačar have made the mountains impossible to tame, writes Andrew Hood.

Jumbo-Visma targeted time bonuses to give Roglič important 21-second lead to Bernal.

Does Bernal need more support to defend his Tour de France title? Could Porte make the top-10? And is Pogačar on course for the podium? Time to roundtable!

Watch video highlights from the most exciting moments of stage 9 of the 2020 Tour de France.

Defending champion Egan Bernal takes confidence after surviving the Tour de France's opening half with the yellow jersey in sight. Now, Bernal is eyeing the Alps for his moment to win.

How did GC stars like Romain Bardet, Nairo Quintana, and Egan Bernal fare on the Stage 9 battle up the Col de Marie Blanque? We analyze all of the top contenders for yellow.

With Jumbo-Visma breathing down his neck, Yates succumbs to the inevitable in the Pyrénées.

Yates loses contact with GC rivals during flurry of attacks on final climb, Roglič now leads the GC by 21 seconds.

Is the Tour de France's crowd control strategy working? Also, which GC stars looked strongest in the Pyrenees?

Tension rising ahead of rest-day COVID-19 controls that could see riders or teams ejected from race.

With Pinot and Alaphilippe out of contention, nation's yellow jersey hopes rest on pair of dark horses.

Dutchman ended assault on GC with last-legs pull for teammate Roglič on Saturday.

Adam Yates passed a critical GC test during Saturday's mountainous stage 8 of the 2020 Tour de France. Now, the Brit is set to hold yellow for days to come.

Defending champion struggled to match the power from rivals yet managed to not lose time.

Can Yates hold his lead through to the rest day Monday? What's next for Pinot? And who scored a victory in the GC bunch? Time for some takes!

Dumoulin struggles with accelerations and cedes two minutes after tough day of climbing in the Pyrénées.

Watch video highlights from the most exciting moments of stage 8 of the 2020 Tour de France.

How did GC favorites like Adam Yates, Egan Bernal, Primož Roglič, and others fare during Saturday's Pyrénéan test of the Tour de France? We break down the good and bad news for the key players.

British rider holds on to GC lead after withstanding a series of attacks through final 20km, Pinot cracks and sheds 25 minutes in GC standings.

French star could not match pace in first stage in Pyrenees to drop out of contention.

Fielder has been painting shoes for top pros like her partner Bennett for four years.

Will Peter Sagan win a stage? Which second-tier contender has the best chance to win the GC? Let's roundtable!

Teams bracing for possible expulsion for two positive cases.

From frames and tubing to the tires and computers, we detail each piece of gear used by the teams of the 1995 Tour de France.

British rookie Connor Swift becomes Colombian's latest darling in role as key crosswind workhorse.

On today's episode we analyze Team Ineos Greandiers' crosswind trap into Lavaur. Then, we discuss Wout van Aert's stunning season, and what it means for his future in pro cycling. Then, American Brent Bookwalter offers his analysis on the stress of the Tour de France's opening week.

History repeated in the crosswinds during Friday's seventh stage of the Tour de France. Just one year ago the race exploded in crosswinds, and some of the same GC riders lost time.

In this column, we dive into the power numbers of Neilson Powless from Stage 6 of this year’s Tour de France.

This year is a very different Tour de France as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

During a normal Tour de France, every single rider is at his physical peak. That's not the case this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Andrew Hood. Riders aren't sure if they will have strong legs for the third week of the race.

German team drove the pace all day to force splits and position their leader for the sprint, only to see a dropped chain ruin the party.

Brutal winds, Bora-Hansgrohe, and Wout van Aert blew up the peloton in stage 7 of the 2020 Tour de France.

Is the race over for Pogačar and Landa? What do we expect to see in the Pyrénées? And did the crosswind chaos spark the race back to life just in time?

In today's Active Pass roundtable, we field your questions about Neilson Powless, Wout van Aert, and the UCI's ruling on Julian Alaphilippe.

Adam Yates rode safely and smartly surrounded by Mitchelton-Scott to retain the yellow jersey in a stage blown apart by winds and Bora-Hansgrohe.

Rating Team Motorola's performance at the 1991 Tour de France.

French team has yet to score a stage win since 2008, but team boss confident of success before Paris.

Van Avermaet and Roche power all-star cast in search of stage success for underdog teams.

Gouvenou believes that if the Brit survives the Pyrénées, he's in with a chance at holding lead until stage 13.

The unheralded Roger Walkowiak caused one of the biggest upsets in the Tour de France with his 1956 victory.

Neilson Powless' gritty Tour de France debut is a sign that the 24-year-old is back on track to WorldTour greatness.