Alaphilippe eyes Tour de France’s yellow jersey – but only for a stage
Deceuninck-Quick-Step star sees Sunday's mountainous stage around Nice as opportunity to snatch stage win.
Deceuninck-Quick-Step star sees Sunday's mountainous stage around Nice as opportunity to snatch stage win.
VeloNews checked in with three riders to get their take on La Course, in 2020 and beyond.
The Dutch team is not planning to take an early lead for fears of sudden race shutdown.
We rank the top 10 contenders to win the 2020 Tour de France overall.
A short course with two punchy climbs should showcase excellent racing that will benefit from the Tour's prolific media coverage.
Jumbo-Visma leaders confident of form after injury scares and ready to 'let the road decide' team leadership.
With a crop of promising riders waiting in the wings, the American future looks bright.
Teams looking for compromise on strict COVID protocol.
If there's any year that Team Ineos is going to be unseated from its Tour throne, it's this one. And Jumbo-Visma could be the team to make it happen.
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Boa dials, Synchwire upper, and a carbon composite sole make for affordable but still performance-oriented road shoe.
On this week's podcast we analyze Team Ineos Grenadiers' decision to leave Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas at home during the 2020 Tour de France. Also, we complete our analysis of the race's top contenders for yellow.
Arnaud Démare and Pascal Ackermann round out the podium, while Mathieu van der Poel barely misses top 3.
Team Ineos Grenadiers will be on the Pinarello Dogma F12 with either disc or rim brakes at the 2020 Tour de France, with the latest colors to match.
Development squad Hagens Berman Axeon faces a sizable sponsorship shortfall for 2021, which could spell the end of the team. Losing the squad would have a major impact on the U.S. pipeline to the WorldTour.
The statistics suggest that Sagan is the most consistent Tour rider of all time, with the possible exception of the Cannibal, Eddy Merckx.
From 21-year-old Pogačar to 27-year-old Carapaz, this year will see a number of top talents make their Tour debut. Here are the ones to watch.
From Anquetil to Indurain, every rider who won four Tour titles went on to win a fifth.
Mas and Soler slot in as GC leaders while Valverde could be starting his final Tour de France for Spain's longest running franchise.
Tour boss speaks of measures implemented to mitigate coronavirus threat and dampen environmental impact of this year's race.
Let's get hyped for the Tour! Who's realistically going to win this unprecedented post-COVID race, and who does our heart want to win? And what other storylines are we excited about?
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Two North Americans and a Colombian leadership trio headline team of wildcards and dark horses.
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Here's how to watch the 2020 Tour de France action on television and live streaming.
Arkea-Samsic, Cofidis, and Total Direct Energie finalize squads and road captains for the Tour de France.
The Sunweb sprint specialist outrode Luka Mezgec and Florian Sénéchal by one second, with a strong kick to the line.
Eurosport's Carlton Kirby explains what is lost and gained from broadcasting the Tour de France on-site vs. from a remote studio.
What is your weekly training volume? Now double it, add a few more hours and at least 50 watts to every pedal stroke, and that’s what it takes to train like a pro.
An intimate Q&A with the Badger — the five-time Tour winner and three-time Giro champion who also won Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Giro di Lombardia, and worlds.
MIPS Spherical meets team graphics in four not-for-sale Giro Aether Spherical helmets.
Canadian climber rules out EF Pro Cycling omitting him from team due to move to Israel Start-Up Nation.
Invani's reversible jersey offers two colors in a single jersey. But more importantly, it's a comfortable jersey with smart details.
The unidentified rider had already passed the 6-day test, but the subsequent 3-day test proved positive.
Lennard answers questions about Shimano GRX drivetrain compatibility, tubeless-ready tires on standard rims, and how to manage sticky bottle-bosses.
Team Ineos Grenadiers will be all-in for Bernal at this year's Tour. Will the team's new generation of talent hold off Jumbo-Visma?
Top-tier favorite Roglič still not confirmed to race with just four days remaining until the Tour rolls out.
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The Swiss pro bested two world hour record holders en route to the win; 2016 Olympic road champ out-rode her compatriot for the women's win.
We usually spot Tour de France tech on the ground, at the team hotels and the team buses before a stage. This year is a little different.
‘He has already taken his first steps and that is a victory,’ his father Patrick Evenepoel said.
Some of the Tour de France's biggest international broadcasters are staying at home this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of producers and on-air commentators must now do their jobs from thousands of miles away.
With trickle-down tech from the more-expensive CLX, the Roval Alpinist CL promises similar performance with just a slight weight penalty.
Belgian breakaway expert crashes in training; veteran sprinter confirmed for Isreal-Start Up Nation's Tour team.
Bardet originally planned to focus on the Giro d’Italia this year, but in the end, he is returning to the Tour in the post-COVID-19 calendar.
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No GC plans for Alaphilippe; Bennett returns to Tour after three-year absence.
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The young Belgian has the legs and versatility to challenge Sagan in the points competition, but team duties could come first.
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Officials confirm the Colombian star contracted the virus after returning to Spain on a special charter flight from Bogotá.
We wrap up the key results and reactions from a weekend of national championships in Europe.
Tour de France officials will meet with managers about health guidelines that call for expulsion of teams if they see two cases within their 'bubbles.'
Sagan and Buchmann form focal point of German team, with green and yellow jersey ambitions respectively.
Anna van der Breggen puts end to arch-rival's long undefeated run, capitalizing on a strong team performance to win solo.
Slovenian star Pogačar has the talent and his team has the firepower. Can the 21-year-old keep the composure to make the podium?
All-in for Pinot as the Frenchman returns to the Tour after emotional abandon in 2019.
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The Blender uses a mix of short Tabata-style efforts with longer steady threshold work.
Mark Cavendish says the Tour de France's punishing route, in addition to his form, are why he will not be at the race this year.
‘The prospect of riding for a British team is one that I am extremely excited about,’ said the 28-year old Britton.
American is latest pro to test positive, but hopes to be cleared in time to race Giro d'Italia in October.
There's no room for Mark Cavendish on Bahrain-McLaren's Tour roster, as the team goes all-in for Mikel Landa's GC run.
Mitchelton-Scott abandons its GC ambitions for a run at stage victories. Is it the right decision?
Estonian's palmarès includes an overall win at the Abu Dhabi Tour, and stage wins at the Giro del Trentino and Tour de Suisse.
The O2 VAM gets sleeker and lighter with internal routing, a stiffer design, and a new Black Inc climbing wheelset.
Australian race is among first to cancel an event for next season.
Stage wins top priority for Ochowicz in face of sponsor crisis and stream of riders leaving team.
None of the impacted riders are part of the team's Tour de France squad.
Pressure will mount without Thomas, Froome at this year's Tour.
While not all stages will shape the GC battle, every day of racing promises some intrigue. James Startt selects five special days at this year's Tour.
Jumbo-Visma remains confident ahead of Tour battle with Ineos although Dutch team still yet to confirm final roster.
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