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American talks chasing GC aims, climate change protests, and the environment

Cort wins all-action stage into Megève one week after wearing polka dots on home Danish soil: 'I couldn’t have dreamed of a better Tour so far.'

'“If the doctor and the UCI say that he can start then I suppose they know what they’re doing,' says Pogačar's team boss.

German rider left just 11 seconds off the yellow jersey

Protestors caused the race to stop with less than 40km remaining on stage 10.

Watch the best of the action on a day when dogged persistence prevailed

Stage 11 features monster climbs Galibier and Granon stacked up in the final 50km that will test the GC riders to their limits.

The future is Remco Evenepoel.

The Giro Donne currently clashes with the men's Tour de France, but is there room on the calendar to move the race?

A huge thank you to Niamh, Hannah and Leah for reporting from the ground.

'I have to have better legs than I had today, otherwise I’m in big trouble,' says Australian sprinter.

Experienced race head also comments on COVID-19 cases, Pogačar and the race for the yellow jersey.

Team's new focus on the break after opening week of woe comes up just short as Luis León Sánchez finishes third in Megève.

Two key climbing domestiques of Tadej Pogačar test positive yet only one leaves the race.

Pogačar points to huge crowds and mass contacts as problem after Bennett, Majka tested positive Tuesday.

Stage 10 of the 2022 Tour goes deep in the French Alps, home of some of Floyd Landis's most well-known race days back in 2006.

Welshman sits fourth overall as the race moves deeper into the Alps on stage 11.

Lennard Kämna comes close to yellow jersey but Tadej Pogačar defends lead by 11 seconds.

"A frustrating but contented day," now I'm on infant watch until the birth of my children.

The stage was halted for about 15 minutes before it could resume.

Tour rookie says Ineos Grenadiers must be tactical in its numbers because 'we are not racing crap riders' at Tour de France.

The team hungry for more stage wins as the Tour de France tips into the mountains.

Loader finally manages to extract the team bus after it becomes wedged into place.

What we see and how we see it.

The Dutchman says that the stage he's fearing the most is the stage 12 summit finish on Alpe d'Huez.

France's tragic hero should have won stage 9 of the Tour, just like he should have won other races in the past.

UPDATED: UAE Team Emirates sees its second rider leave the Tour de France with COVID-19, Majka positive but stays for now.

A study with automotive safety specialist Autoliv points to a concept worth furthering.

The race will be run over five days and start two days after the 10-day men's competition has ended.

'He is not part of our project' — Patrick Lefevere says Manx sprinter won't feature in new-look Soudal-Quick-Step in 2023.

The Frenchman was also seen vomiting during Sunday's stage in what he described as the 'worst day' on his bike.

The Australian is the fourth rider to depart after contracting coronavirus during the Tour de France.

DSM climber captain keeps open playbook as he heads toward high ground in range of a GC top-three.

'The fact that he is fighting for every second indicates that he realizes that he may need that lead someday,' says Richard Plugge.

There's plenty of reasons to tune in to the next six stages of the Tour.

Proof of just how versatile a modern race bike has become, and that the weight-obsessed are still around.

Races within races, all combining for a Paris payday.

Probably another stage for the breakaway, but one that should affect the GC.

What can we take with us from the Giro Donne to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift? A lot.

As Ben O'Connor withdraws from the Tour de France, we ask: is he a victim of cycling's glorification of pain and suffering?

The former pro examines the state of the race at the second rest day in this exclusive VeloNews blog.

Fans’ favorite racing back into form

Racing resumes following Monday's rest day with an up and down stage through the Alps

Five storylines that counted so far: Every Tour de France tells it own story, and why Tadej Pogačar is messing with everyone's minds.

In this column, we look at the power numbers of Wout Van Aert, Tadej Pogačar, Neilson Powless, and more at the Tour de France.

Groupama-FDJ underdog on his happiness at lying fifth, heatwave-beating sauna sessions, and Alpine ardor

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hampsten’s solo win atop Alpe d’Huez, a summit the Tour will return to on stage 12. In this extract from his new book Peter Cossins speaks to the illustrious climber about discovering his ability and what actually makes a climber.

Crash injuries prove too much for Australian to continue

Pogačar says only a positive COVID test would bring his exit from the race: 'It doesn’t matter if you have the yellow jersey or not.'

Netflix, phone calls home and a trip to the barbers are among what the peloton has in store for their day off.

'Pogačar is phenomenal. I can’t see how he won’t continue to be the biggest favorite for the next five or six years,' says Thomas.

EF Education-EasyPost talent reflects on impressive first part of the Tour and his excitement to be racing at the front

It's been an action-packed start to the race. Here are the moments that stood out to us.

TotalEnergies will decide during Monday's rest day if the popular Frenchman will continue in the Tour de France.

From breakaways, crashes, a near yellow jersey, and helping to save their captain's GC hopes, here's how the Americans fared.

The news comes as relief for the riders in the peloton who could have faced expulsion from the race.

The pre-eminence of Pogačar is clear but it's far from a done deal yet.

Astana-Qazaqstan in last as such teams as Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates dominate the list.

The Colombian feels the strain of several crashes during the opening week of the French grand tour.

Jonas Vingegaard is almost five minutes better off than this time last year, but he expects Tadej Pogačar to be hard to shake.

Balsamo, Longo Borghini, Cavalli and others spark hope an Italian could win the Giro Donne in the near future.

The first Alpine finish saw solo victory for AG2R-Citroën's Bob Jungels, who confirms a magnificent return to form after Iliac artery surgery.

Watch the best of the action on an epic day for the breakaway.

Brits Geraint Thomas, Adam Yates and Tom Pidcock feature in the overall top-10.

A closer look at Team Movistar's new Canyon Ultimate CFR.

American Tour rookie vows to keep hunting breakaway opportunities, 'It would be fun to try to play for the win.'

Chiara Consonni times sprint to perfection to win final stage in Padova.

With a 30-person bubble and regular tests in 'amplified' battle against virus, UAE Team Emirates medical director explains protocol.

Back for his second Tour de France, McNulty confirms a possible Vuelta a España start later this season.

The 40-second gap is ‘not a lot, only one bad day for Pogačar’ says Dane as he and Kuss reflect on race’s first nine stages.

The Luxembourg rider almost missed the Tour de France due to a late positive COVID test.

The two-time Tour champion will use Monday's rest to brace for the onslaught in the Alps looming later this week.

The Frenchman is still in the top 10 overall at the end of the first week despite coming into the Tour de France with stage win ambitions.

Geraint Thomas, Adam Yates and Tom Pidcock remain in the top-10 ahead of second Tour de France rest day.

Stage 9 of the Tour de France takes the peloton into the mountains via Lake Geneva, which has been home to some very famous names.

Tadej Pogačar retains his grip on the yellow jersey as Thibaut Pinot falls short in emotional chase.

More worry following Martin departure as riders talk about testing and their concerns.

Vermaerke was among seven US riders starting the 2022 Tour de France.

Dutch rider delivers first major tour title for Movistar Women.