Tour de France 2025

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.

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?

Two North Americans and a Colombian leadership trio headline team of wildcards and dark horses.

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.

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.

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.

No GC plans for Alaphilippe; Bennett returns to Tour after three-year absence.

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.

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.

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?

Stage wins top priority for Ochowicz in face of sponsor crisis and stream of riders leaving team.

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.

ASO rolls out strict protocols to safeguard health and ensure race can go on.

The Tour de France usually brings with it a slew of new bikes and gear. Here's what to look for at the 2020 Tour, and how to spot it.

News, analysis, results, and detailed information on every team and every stage. It's Tour time!

From crosswinds to crushing climbs, these are the five days to book off work and settle yourself on the sofa for.

Third overall last year, the Dutch rider's absence will put a dent in Jumbo-Visma's plans for Tour assault.

Adam Yates, Chaves and Impey head team set to fight for stages across all terrain at this year's Tour.

Tour boss Christian Prudhomme was quick to point out that this change has already been instituted at other ASO-owned races.

This week we analyze the Tour de France contenders, and break down the action from the Critérium du Dauphiné.

The young Israeli said he is ‘honored and privileged to represent my country and team in the biggest race in cycling and one of the greatest sporting events in the world.’

Moves eliminate risk of Tour squabbling, and opens up Ineos for possible grand tour sweep.

Brailsford’s recruitment effort to rebuild the team paying off as Thomas, Froome shunted to side.

Has Ineos backed the right leaders for the Tour? Is this a fitting send-off for Chris Froome? What's next for Geraint Thomas?

Former Tour de France champions left off Ineos' start sheet as team moves to rally around Egan Bernal in yellow jersey defense.

Team leaves GC ambitions on wayside as Bjarne Riis returns to Tour de France at helm of ambitious NTT selection.

French team aiming to balance GC and sprint ambitions.

Valverde to skip Spanish championships in order to stay within ‘bubble.’

Chris Froome on simmer as team delays final decision.

With the Tour de France now 12 days away, what are the key takes from last week's wild and wacky edition of the key tuneup race?

American Sepp Kuss rode to victory in the fifth and final stage of the 2020 Critérium du Dauphiné, while Daniel Martínez took home general classification win.

Roglič, Kruijswijk and Buchmann all left injured and out of key tuneup race with less than two weeks until Tour challenge.

Race leader Primož Roglič went down mid-race, sat in his team car briefly, got back on his bike, and was again seen at the front of the race minutes later.

When a solo breakaway is successful, it's a beautiful thing.

Bernal finished stage 3 of the Criterium du Dauphiné in 14th place and dropped to seventh position in the overall.

Suffering a non-dislocated sacral fracture, the Israel Start-Up Nation rider withdrew from the race to recover for the start of the Tour.

Having taken yet another victory at the second stage of the Dauphiné Thursday, some say Roglič is too strong for his own good.

Jumbo Visma holds onto the leader's jersey, passing it from Wout van Aert to Primož Roglič.

The French rider crossed the line eight seconds down on stage-winner Roglič and slotted into second place in the overall.

Chris Froome was again dropped from the main field on Thursday's second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. Yet Froome said he's confident about starting the upcoming Tour de France.

The summit finish on Thursday's stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné was packed with action. It also gave us some takeaways as we look to the Tour de France.

EF Pro Cycling skipped early stage races like the Vuelta a Burgos and Tour de l'Ain. Tejay van Garderen says this could pay off at the Tour de France.

Highlights from the first stage of the Tour de France dress rehearsal.

The Colombian rider says that building form and cohesion ahead of the Tour are the most important outcomes at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Team Jumbo-Visma was undisputedly the strongest squad during stage 1 at the Critérium du Dauphiné, and this strength could give the Dutch squad the experience and confidence to take on Team Ineos at the Tour.

COVID spikes in France pile pressure on Tour as this week's Dauphiné makes face makes mandatory.

This limited-edition Canyon bike tips the scales at nearly a pound below the UCI minimum.

With every team's Tour de France leader set to line up at this week's mountainous Dauphiné, there will be plenty to look out for.

The shuffling of the Tour schedule to accommodate the Olympics put it in conflict with the European football championships.

Jumbo-Visma dominates Tour de L'Ain, revealing Ineos has wrinkles to iron before Tour de France.

Leading Tour favorites squaring off for the first time in months with Grand Colombier at center-stage.