Pain at the Tour is a unique type of punishment: 'You don’t control your effort; it is dictated to you, and you can never truly predict how much or how little you will have to suffer.'
After extensive testing we’ve got the best women’s bib shorts to keep you feeling confident and comfortable, no matter how long you ride.
The sprinters got their chance on stage 17. Well, some of them.
The sprinters were determined to get their chance today.
Race officials quickly realized this was not a surprise breakaway, but rather a race break-in.
Is Tadej Pogačar the peloton's new strongman or simply the strongest? 'Some can stay quiet in their opinion.'
Canadian climber on why it’s been a grand tour for breakaways, Alpine ambitions and a possible career in writing after pro cycling.
Buckle your seatbelts. The Tour's queen stage is going to hurt even from the couch.
Stage victory by Jonathan Milan boosts his points advantage over Pogačar with two big climbing stages ahead.
'Nobody likes it.' Peloton braces for hectic Montmartre circuit that replaces the traditional Champs-Élysées sprint finale.
'I'm from Ljubljana, not Krypton': Tour leader fends off Superman comparisons as difference between him and Vingegaard closes on Ventoux.
Kopecky pivots to stage hunting with teammates Wiebes, Van der Breggen after injury setback, Ferrand-Prévot all-in on yellow for Tour debut.
The break can't foil the sprinters on likely their last chance to taste glory in the race.
Bruyneel issues spicy note on social media following UCI warning, claims to have contacted governing body to address presence at Tour de France.
Would Tadej Pogačar winning the green jersey of sprinters and puncheurs be Tour de France overkill? Sort of, but this is Pogi's world.
Ringing ears, fans in mankinis and a tense tussle for stage victory and GC supremacy. Ventoux delivers again
All the bikes, components, and gear used by the 22 teams in the biggest race in women's cycling.
Remco Quits, Alaphilippe “Wins,” and Pogi Reigns: Mike Levy and Pete Cossins discuss stages 14 through 16, and what we can expect to see for the remaining stages of the Tour de France.
Simply put, this is the best 50+ minute climbing effort in cycling history.
Here's what went down on Mont Ventoux.
The Giant of Provence did not disappoint.
Governing body investigating attendance of former US Postal team manager Bruyneel at the Tour.
'We don’t want to end the Tour with any regrets': Vingegaard and Co. vow to keep pressing Pogačar all the way to Paris.
Winds could ruin another chance for the sprinters.
Uno-X Mobility explains what was behind incident which saw Tobias Halland Johannessen given oxygen on Mont Ventoux.
Vingegaard falls, hits shoulder after plowing into finish line photographer following huge Tour de France showdown with Pogačar.
Pogačar outkicks Vingegaard on stage 16 summit finale after Visma launches multi-rider assault on the infamous 'Geant de Provence.'
Jorgenson slaps back at critics of Visma's Tour de France playbook: 'We were looking to see if we could find a weak spot.'
The long road to the Ventoux brings a change of fortune for the home nation.
Huge division in fortunes at the Tour de France as minnow teams struggle to win enough to cover their fuel bills.
Mathieu van der Poel is out of the Tour de France with pneumonia as a wave of colds sweeps the peloton with one week to go.
New bikes from Merida, helmets galore, and the latest kit we've seen at the Tour de France.
Bobby Julich rode nine Tours during his pro career. Now amateurs get to see what the biggest race on earth is all about.
Mont Ventoux is the Tour's most famous mountain — can Pogačar join the greats (again)?
What’s the dominant Tour winner Tadej Pogačar really like as a person? Family, teammates, and rivals let us in on the real Pogačar.
Here are some of the 'WTF' things you might have missed in the frenzy of 15 breathless days at the 2025 Tour de France.
Vingegaard 'would have wanted more,’ says stage-hunting Kuss of as he talks Visma Tour tactics, what changed with his 2023 Vuelta victory and rumors of a new US race.
Kuss and Jorgenson confirm to Velo they'll race the Vuelta a España, with Vingegaard expected to start in what could be a rematch with Pogačar just weeks after the Tour.
Remembering to pay bills and finding time to shave are a battle in a 'rest day' that's not always so restful.
The Géant of Provence will wreak havoc.
The Colnago V5Rs is a brilliant bike built for Tadej Pogačar to win — but does that make it right for you as well?
The 24-year-old Lipowitz is the revelation of this Tour de France, and Red Bull believes it's found its next star: 'He's getting better and better.'
The best images from stage 15 to Caracassonne.
The top moments from stage 15 of the Tour de France.
How stage 15 of the Tour de France unfolded.
Lidl-Trek US champion criticises 'cat 5' breakaway tactics after Tour de France near miss on ultra-attacking stage 15.
Pogačar rides into rest day with a formidable lead. Not even the sniffles can stop him now at the Tour de France.
'Like an idiot, I sprinted to try and win': Wild day at the Tour de France for Alaphilippe, who smashes both his shoulder and his radio in early crash.
GC racers hit pause as Pogačar's superdomestique Wellens completes the 'grand tour grand slam' of stage wins with barnstormer attack.
Who should choose the Colnago Y1Rs vs Cervélo S5?
A stage of non-stop action through the rolling hills of south-west France
There's a better approach to equipment safety, says the wheel brand.
Picnic PostNL's 'incredible talent' gets through tough Tour test with flying colors, closer to boosting Dutch team's relegation battle.
The hyper-speed modern peloton is powered by as many as 5 gels per hour. Is that radical 120g carbohydrate rate a quick ticket to a personal best?
Pogačar looks unbeatable, but there are still plenty of things to watch for in the last seven stages.
Hills and crosswinds could make things complicated.
The best images from stage 14 of the Tour de France.
Young Dutchman had a tough start to the Tour but persevered to rebound Saturday in the high mountains.
'It was an accident' says Dempster as driver and Ineos Grenadiers DS Cookson is given whopping $6K fine and yellow card.
Jorgenson tumbles out of top 10, Kuss raid falls short, Vingegaard can't crack Pogačar in final bitter pill of Pyrénées: 'One of the hardest mountain stages I've ever done.'
A Trek Madone inspired by abstract expressionists is the prettiest bike at the Tour.
Jonas Vingegaard attacks Tadej Pogačar but is unable to distance the Tour leader, Evenepoel drops out of race.
Tadej Pogačar's rivals are in just as much awe as we are.
Team support car collides with a fan crowding onto race-course on the Peyresourde climb of Tour de France stage 14.
'He didn't have the legs to suffer': Evenepoel climbs into team car after crumbling on the Tourmalet during stage 14 to Superbagnères.
Kuss says team 'riding smart’ with aggressive moves as American stars have faith in Vingegaard after Peyragudes performance.
The break goes the distance on a "queen stage" with 16,000 feet of climbing
Have the Brits found their next Tour de France winners? Onley and Blackmore step up as former yellow jersey Thomas bows out.
With 21 stage wins and counting, Pogačar is zeroing in on some of cycling's most hallowed records: 'I'm at the best moment of my career.'
The former pro turned riders' association president seeks to assure riders that the current handlebar rule will see revision.
The best photos of the Tour's mountain TT.
Fascinating tussles are in store at the Tour with Evenepoel in uncertain form, Roglič on the up, and others performing well.
Pogačar and UAE Emirates - XRG went as minimal as possible to make the Colnago ready to roll. Here's what the bike has.
From here to Paris, he'll be looking over his shoulder if he hopes to match his breakout 2024 Tour debut: 'I hope I can get myself together for tomorrow.'
Stage 13 of the Tour served up a solo climbing test.
Pete and Levy shout out Mr. Short Socks, talk about Pogi's HC dominance, and they preview tomorrow's Queen stage that features a remarkable 4,950 meters of climbing in the latest Velo Podcast.
Vingegaard found his form again, but Pogačar had more in the tank still.
This one is a bruiser.
Battling Visma leader 'back to normal' and believes Tour is far from over as he limit losses to Pogačar after Hautacam nightmare.
The race of truth has run into numerous problems in recent years. Doing away with dedicated TT bikes could solve many of them.