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Peter Sagan cost his Bora team an estimated $4.5 million, but the German squad says he's worth every penny at the Tour de France.

Marcel Kittel feels that Jan Ullrich needs to be more open with the German public but that he may deserve a second chance.

The Tour de France takes on a non-traditional route for 2017. The lack of traditional summit finishes may produce an exciting GC race.

Astana has created a sleek custom-painted Argon 18 Gallium Pro for Fabio Aru at the Tour de France.

We track down the new Specialized S-Works Tarmac ridden by Peter Sagan in the days before the Tour de France.

If you are a little baffled by strategies and tactics in the Tour de France, give this episode a listen. We talk to a pro about the finer points.

Jan Bakelants got himself in hot water after making sexual remarks about the Tour de France's podium hostesses.

Mark Cavendish said in a new interview he intends to become the leader in career Tour de France stage wins, but likely not this year.

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This is a full schedule of the Tour de France coverage available to cycling fans in the U.S. on the NBC Sports Group networks.

Chris Froome says he feels "fresher" ahead of a bid for a fourth Tour de France win, unconcerned by a winless 2017 so far.

Sky team principal Dave Brailsford claimed he and his team have maintained their credibility despite a series of scandals.

Everything you need to know about the Tour de France: Important rivalries, stages to watch, and a game of TDF bingo.

Chris Froome says he's on track to continue with Sky until 2021. He expects 2017 Tour de France to be his biggest challenge yet.

This episode is our Tour de France preview. Should Sky be worried about it's crappy team cars? How will Astana choose a leader? And more!

VeloNews photographer Casey Gibson follows Aevolo and Axeon Hagens Berman at Tour de Beauce, an important race for developing riders.

We've seen Peter Sagan wear these flashy sunglasses all season, so we tested out a pair of 100% Speedcraft shades. They didn't disappoint.

The battle for the pink jersey may come down to the final stage climb and descent on Mount Vesuvius.

This year's group of Americans starting the Tour de France is half of what it was at the Giro d'Italia in May.

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Could Peter Sagan match Eddy Merckx's record of most stage wins in a single Tour de France? Eleven stages look ripe with opportunity.

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The 2017 Tour de France has enough plot lines to fill a novel. Here are five big stories we’ll be watching this month.

Trek-Segafredo's André Cardoso fails an out-of-competition doping control. He was expected to start the Tour de France.

We analyze the Tour de France route, argue about the teams, and predict the podium. Plus, an interview with USPro champ Larry Warbasse.

The leader of the Tour de France often rides a commemorative yellow bike. Simple, right? Not exactly.

The Belgian squad will launch a multi-pronged attack starting with Saturday's opening stage in Germany.

Here's a look at the 2017 Tour de France's eight key stages and their climbs. The race will be decided in the Pyrénées and the Alps.

A Belgian newspaper reports that the squad has long-term commitments from three major sponsors, along with the team's owner.

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Amber Neben attacks with over two laps to race and holds off a hard-chasing peloton to win the Stars and Stripes.

As teams ramp up for the Tour de France, a few prominent riders, like Simon Gerrans and Bryan Coquard, will be left home in July.

Cannondale-Drapac's team features GC dark horse Andrew Talansky as well as Taylor Phinney making his Tour de France debut.

National champions were crowned in road races throughout Europe and beyond. Here's the list of winners.

Larry Warbasse claims his first pro national championship title in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dimension Data includes the British sprinter on its Tour de France lineup, which will focus on stage wins.

The Movistar rider has not raced since his runner-up performance in the Giro d'Italia, but his coach said his power numbers are solid.

Düsseldorf hosts Germany’s fourth Tour de France Grand Départ, 30 years after its last in West Berlin. It will be a welcome return.

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Casey Saunders, 30, died after crashing in the Tour of KC Criterium in Kansas City, Missouri Sunday.

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American Larry Warbasse claims national road race championship just days after picking up first pro career win at Tour de Suisse.

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Arnaud Démare outsprints rival Nacer Bouhanni to claim the French national road race championship in Saint-Omer on Sunday.

Recently crowned time trial champion Amber Neben wins second 'Stars and Stripes' jersey at USPRO Nationals with road race victory on Sunday.

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Both new and familiar faces shined at the 2017 USPRO time trial nationals in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday.

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Joey Rosskopf beat BMC Racing teammate Brent Bookwalter to win the USA Cycling men's individual time trial championship on Saturday.

Amber Neben took home the US national champions jersey after taking the women's individual time trial title in Tennessee on Saturday.

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Alberto Contador captains an international Trek-Segafredo team for the Tour de France. He's joined by classics star John Degenkolb.

The Tour hesitated for 34 years before allowing the use of derailleurs. Since their introduction, everything has continued to evolve.

Follow the FasCat 2017 Tour de France training program to get fit while following the world's biggest bike race.

The Movistar rider is among the favorites to win the yellow jersey in France, but his ride to the podium won't be easy.

The three-time Tour de France champion continues to face questions about allegations that Sky abused TUEs.

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The 2017 round of national road championships are underway throughout Europe and beyond. Here are the new champions.

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Peter Sagan announces he'll be a father soon. What does this mean for the world champion's career as a pro cyclist? It could get even better.

A number of top contenders for the Stars and Stripes jersey head to Knoxville without much team support. Here's a full USPro preview.

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The UCI says it will cut team sizes at the Tour de France and other grand tours in 2018. It says one fewer rider per team will improve safety.

Mavic's Tour de France neutral support bikes will have dropper seatposts so riders can get their fit correct.

American team BMC Racing will focus its Tour de France team on GC favorite Richie Porte. The Australian will be a top favorite in July.

France’s Thomas Voeckler turns the pedals for the last time at the 2017 Tour. He intends to savor his final moments on the bike.

The British team unveiled its list of nine riders who will tackle the Tour de France, which it calls "strong and experienced."