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Why is the 2021 Tour de France so hard? Riders point to a brutal week 1, Mathieu van der Poel's early aggression, and Tadej Pogačar.

There was no change to the general classification, with Tadej Pogačar guarding the yellow jersey with more than five minutes advantage.

Morton completes his 5,500km Alt Tour in 18 days.

Putting a smile on a fan's face is what makes Michael Schär happy when he's racing and it's what makes the Tour de France so special.

VeloNews technical expert discusses tire pressure changes while riding.

We dive into the power numbers of Sepp Kuss on stage 15 of the 2021 Tour de France.

There's plenty of reasons to tune in to the final stages of the 2021 Tour.

Looks like a day for the breakaway.

Assos new bibs feature a new construction, new pad, new fabrics, and cost abit

Sepp Kuss's Tour de France stage win had a huge impact on his hometown of Durango, Colorado; Why so many cyclists like Andorra.

Peter Sagan underwent surgery to his knee in Monaco today after he was forced to abandon the Tour de France with a knee injury.

Morton plans to ride through the night to beat the peloton to Paris by five days.

Cream sidewalls are back, with a 28mm option, and here to stay.

Mark Cavendish confirms he wants to keep racing 'as long as my body will let me' as he braces for the Pyrénées.

The first American to win a stage at the Tour de France in more than a decade: Clearly, I got my shot!

A crash on stage 13 saw Tim Declercq battling to stay in the Tour. That battle continues.

Wout van Aert, Michael Woods, Wout Poels and Nairo Quintana lock into fierce 'king of the mountains' battle that will highlight Tour's final week.

With Tadej Pogačar and UAE-Team Emirates taking a hands-off approach to the race and others concerned with cracking the yellow jersey, could there be a surprise podium finisher?

Wout Poels has taken the lead in the hotly contested mountains classification at the Tour de France.

Sepp Kuss takes stage 15 victory at the Tour de France after an electrifying descent into Andorra la Vella.

The American rider lost her father to COVID-19 earlier in the year.

Van der Breggen and Rivera were part of a four-rider move with Lizzie Deignan and Elise Chabbey.

A pivot to GC-mode after landing two stage wins would hand Jumbo-Visma the team strength and solo sizzle needed to unseat Pogačar.

From a delighted Sepp Kuss to a relaxed Tadej Pogačar, here's what the stars said after stage 15 of the Tour de France.

Sepp Kuss becomes the 11th American rider to win a stage in the Tour de France following his stunning solo victory in Andorra.

Kuss takes first-ever Tour de France win in multi-mountain 'Queen Stage,' Pogačar marks attacks in GC group as favorites finish together.

Many riders call the principality home for clean living, low taxes, and high-altitude roads.

Crashes and time losses in the opening weeks have seen more star riders abandoning or out of contention than at any other Tour de France.

A high-altitude day in the mountains of Andorra.

In her tenth appearance at the Giro Donne, Moolman Pasio finally crossed the line first.

Bauke Mollema takes his second career Tour de France victory on stage 14 with a signature long-range attack.

Watch the riveting video from stage 14 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Often these quiet moments at the Tour de France are the moments I most enjoy.

Pogačar brimming with confidence, Woods elated with polka dots, Martin vowing to keep pushing – Here's what the stars said after Saturday's stage.

Some are worried that media restrictions imposed during the COVID pandemic will remain in place even after health conditions improve.

Chris Froome says he's in 'survival' mode and that Vuelta a España start is no guarantee.

Mollema attacked out of the day's break with 42km to go and held off a quartet of chasers, Guillaume Martin vaults up to second on GC.

Veteran pro isn't ready to throw anyone under the bus based on performance: 'There is really one person who knows, and it is him.'

Dr. Iñigo San Millán says skepticism around Pogačar is unwarranted; rivals simply aren't as strong in 2021 as they were last year.

A visual history of Mark Cavendish's long, record-equalling love affair with the Tour.

Heralded ‘the best leadout man in the world,’ Mørkøv has piloted Cavendish to his four Tour stage wins through experience, poise, and ruthless execution.

This looks like one for the breakaway.

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Wiebes won the eighth stage of the Giro Donne on Friday.

Mark Cavendish takes his 34th career Tour de France stage win.

Here's what Guillaume Martin, Wilco Kelderman, Tadej Pogačar, and others said after stage 13 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Mark Cavendish has drawn alongside Eddy Merckx on the Tour de France's all-time stage wins list. So, who you got: Merckx or Cav?

Wrapping things up with Speedvagen, FiftyOne, Mosaic, Moots, and more.

Sequence of fearsome stages through the Pyrénées are likely to decide the yellow, green and polka dot jerseys at the Tour de France.

Watch the thrilling final kilometer and highlights from stage 13 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Generally, I avoid the classic finish line shot, but today was an exception as Mark Cavendish was on the verge of making history.

The once brash 'Manxster' has mellowed, but he's unbeatable again in the sprints as he matches the Eddy Merckx record.

Bizkaia Durango was down to only one rider after the stage 4 time trial.

Doctors confirm veteran climber Rafal Majka did not suffer fractures in late-race crash, and will take Saturday's start.

The Deceuninck-Quick-Step sprinter is poised to set a new record should he take just one more Tour de France stage win.

Norwegian rider Amund Grøndahl Jansen can often be found on two skis when he's not on two wheels.

The French cycling team is in the crosshairs of the memelords, who are adamant that #cofidisisvampires.

Some of the hardest racing of the Tour de France takes place way off-camera as the 'gruppetto' battles against the jury's stopwatch.

Probably a sprint finish.

A hilly circuit opened up the finale of the seventh stage of the Giro Donne and allowed for the Dutchwoman to take an exciting 30th victory in Italy.

Here are some mainstream comparisons to put the 2021 Tour de France into perspective for the non-cycling fans in your life.

On today's podcast we examine Peter Sagan's dismal 2021 Tour de France, and his rumored move to TotalEnergies for 2022.

The bikepacking bag company is now selling repaired, refurbished, and sample products.

Nils Politt takes his first WorldTour win after a long day off the front.

Scott has finally split off a gravel offering from the Addict CX with dedicated geometry and features.

Here's what Wout van Aert, Stefan Küng, and others said after stage 12 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Hot off the stage win on Mont Ventoux, a revived Jumbo-Visma looks to possible podium in Paris.

Watch the exciting final kilometer and stage 12 highlights.

Peter Sagan won't take the start on stage 12 of the Tour de France citing knee pain he sustained in the crash on stage three

This may not be my best shot of the Tour de France, but it sure felt good taking it.

Jonas Vingegaard has a rosy future ahead of him. He was the first rider to force cracks in Tadej Pogačar's armor, but can the Dane beat the Slovenian.

Lotto-Soudal's leadout man believes Caleb Ewan could have challenged Mark Cavendish in the Tour de France sprints.

The leaders of the four jersey competitions — yellow, green, polka dots, and white — rode easily in the peloton with no change to standings.

What happens when the Tour de France invades a small French village? Months of planning are over in a flash.

String of a dozen 12-hour days begin to take their toll on the EF Education-Nippo rider. Still, he wants to pedal the 700km transfer in a single ride.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Michael Gogl used to play the cello as a child but he soon learned that his talents were best placed elsewhere, bike racing. He is riding his fourth Tour de France.

Peter Sagan has quit after further aggravating a knee injury he picked up during his crash with Caleb Ewan on stage 3 of the Tour de France.

Stefan de Bod left the Tour de France after stage 9 as one of the many victims of the time cut. He had crashed heavily a day before.