Road Racing

Crashes, mid-race neutralizations and a dark-horse winner are the talking points in our Tour stage 1 roundtable. Let's get some takes!

Norwegian veteran wins opening sprint in Nice after heavy rain and technical parcours leads to handfuls of crashes.

Stage 1 ends in disaster when Wilfried Nelissen hits a police officer at top speed in finishing sprint.

Our first Active Pass roundtable features questions from our readers. The biggest question on everyone's mind: Will Chris Froome ever win the Tour de France again?

The Italian remains the only rider to finish in the top ten in all three grand tours in the same year after finishing 3rd in the Vuelta a España, 4th in the Giro d’Italia, and 6th in the Tour de France in 1965.

Intervention by the French government has squashed a compromise between the Tour de France and teams, meaning the original 'two strikes' policy for COVID-19 safety will be in place for Saturday's start.

‘I think the Tour will be very wide open, with a big favorite in Egan Bernal. The real battle as always comes down to the mountains,’ Quintana told reporters on Friday.

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With all eyes on Ineos and Jumbo-Visma, the Tour could be set up for a spoiler. And no team presents themselves as much as a possible candidate as EF Pro Cycling.

COVID-19 isn't the only hazard facing riders at the 2020 Tour de France. The sudden return to racing following a five-month break has led to crashes and injuries inside the nervous and motivated peloton.

Three weeks, 21 stages, often multiple countries, history from 1903... the Tour is complicated! Here's your fun, animated video primer.

If ‘B-sample’ results are not completed before the start of a stage, riders won’t start.

The VeloNews editorial team will be producing plenty of daily content for Active Pass members, and we are asking you to supply us with questions and topics to steer or analysis of the race.

Peter Sagan said the 2020 Tour de France is one for fans to watch on television, not from the side of the road.

Trek-Segafredo duo hoping to hang in contention through opening weeks and pounce on flagging favorites in final stages.

Frenchman stronger and more confident after dramatic abandon in last year's race.

Two-strike expulsion will only apply to riders in late update to COVID protocol.

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Brailsford keen to move on from era of Froome and Thomas but plans to draw on Tour-winning knowledge from the past.

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Ewan, Bennett brace under expectation to deliver with few sprint opportunities available.

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These limited edition sunglasses feature white and gold color scheme, which the seven-time green jersey champ says is a reflection of his personality and racing style.

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We all know about Team Ineos Grenadiers vs. Jumbo-Visma. Here are five storylines outside of the GC battle and the race's COVID-19 precautions to follow throughout the 2020 Tour de France.

Making highly charged personnel selections is nothing new for Rod Ellingworth, who has a deep background with the British Olympic program. He explains how Bahrain-McLaren picked its 2020 Tour de France team, including the omission of his old associate Mark Cavendish.

French health authorities have reclassified Nice as a "red zone" which means that only a few dozen fans would be able to attend the Tour start Saturday.

Belgian team Lotto-Soudal has sent multiple staffers home from the Tour de France after recent COVID-19 tests revealed one positive and one 'suspicious' result.

The pros have instincts, training, and planning on their side. But the right choice of gear can affect a rider's decision-making during a race, too.

‘We have a professional relationship and a personal relationship which is absolutely good on both fronts,’ said the Ineos Grenadiers boss.

UCI President David Lappartient says a professional women's stage race is in the works for 2022, and the organizer is Tour de France owner ASO.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step star sees Sunday's mountainous stage around Nice as opportunity to snatch stage win.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eurosport's Carlton Kirby explains what is lost and gained from broadcasting the Tour de France on-site vs. from a remote studio.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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