Critérium du Dauphiné

Two-time world champion kicks to confidence-boosting win while Jumbo-Visma's Steven Kruijswijk crashes out and the Dutchman will miss next month's Tour de France.

A strong week across the French Alps could confirm his return to the Tour de France next month: 'We can feel he’s really close.'

Jumbo-Visma secures early GC lead after Laporte sprints past daylong breakaway rider Herregodts in heartbreaker finale.

Here's the news making headlines on Sunday, June 4.

'Maybe the wrist won't be 100 percent, but the legs can be': Pogačar choses training over stage racing ahead of yellow jersey bout with Vingegaard.

From the sprinters that might derail Cavendish, to the form of Vingegaard, Bernal, Alaphilippe: The Dauphiné should deliver some pre-Tour clues.

The 2022 Tour de France winner headlines a deep start list for the French stage race that always provides interesting clues about what lies ahead for July.

The 75th edition of the traditional Tour de France tuneup features a long time trial and a wild final weekend in the French Alps.

Second last year in the Tour de France, the Dane is out to go one better in his podium quest.

Speaking to L'Équipe, Gaudu said he and Pinot can share leadership duties without tension.

New Zealand climber says supporting Tadej Pogačar deep in the mountains will push him 'to the absolute limit.'

Dig in to what we learned from one of the last stage races before the Tour.

What does the Dauphine tell us about what will happen in July?

A deep dive into the power numbers of Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard, as well as Americans Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson.

Jumbo-Visma's first victory in franchise history at the Critérium du Dauphiné sends a warning shot to its rivals ahead of the Tour de France.

The Aussie team will wait to see if Simon Yates is ready to help chase stage wins at the Tour de France.

July will determine if a very strong Jumbo-Visma will be enough to earn the team its first yellow jersey.

Belgian star will be chasing stage wins and the green points jersey as Jumbo-Visma tries to finally win yellow jersey at the Tour.

Bahrain-Victorious duo climb into fourth and fifth, but tip hats to the Dutch team after dominant week at the Dauphiné.

Jumbo-Visma blows away the opposition as Roglič and Vingegaard make two-up time trial to Dauphiné dominance.

Emerging Irish rider speaks of greater confidence after taking his first two pro wins.

Tour de France-bound Movistar captain exits Dauphiné after heavy crash Thursday.

Aussie climbing ace reconfirms Tour de France credentials with resilient ride behind red-hot Jumbo-Visma on stage 7 of the Dauphiné.

For the Dane, the true finish line this week at the Critérium du Dauphiné is the start line of the 2022 Tour de France in Copenhagen.

'We need to finish it off' — Roglič firmly controls yellow jersey with one stage to go.

Matteo Jorgenson hanging tough in top-10, with Kevin Vermaerke and Brandon McNulty shine in the Alps.

Jumbo-Visma takes control of classification with Roglič and Vingegaard, overnight race-leader Van Aert gapped near summit of second HC climb.

Jumbo-Visma has never won the key Tour de France warmup race, and opens this weekend with all of its firepower directed toward the Alps.

Jumbo-Visma in pole position to carry the GC into the Alps, but Ben O'Connor promises to be aggressive.

Video captures Colombian sprinter exchanging words and swiping at his French rival late in Friday's stage.

Ferron attacks out of six rider escape for stunning stage win, Wout van Aert retains GC lead heading into mountainous final weekend.

There's no stopping Wout van Aert as he barnstorms toward Tour de France.

American rider forced to finish key TT on backup frame after dropping chain early in decisive stage: 'There's no point in dwelling on it now.'

The Belgian was not to be denied again after the peloton reeled in the breakaway in the final meters.

Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard flood the top seven in Critérium du Dauphiné TT as team dials down details ahead of Tour de France.

Italian TT star harbors no yellow jersey dreams that extend beyond opening stage of what he hopes will be Tour debut in Copenhagen next month.

American loses GC hopes after dropping chain early in TT and drops to 20th at 2:35 back.

Van Aert finishes second in crucial TT to take 53-second overall lead as American contender Brandon McNulty suffers disaster mechanical.

Colombian climber out to convince everyone he can still hang with the best in the peloton.

From Chris Froome and Primož Roglič through hot favorites Wout van Aert and Filippo Ganna, here's when to tune in Wednesday.

Movistar rider is the latest young American to light up this Dauphiné.

Van Aert takes consolation in regaining the yellow jersey but rues blown opportunity for missing another chance at victory.

Belgian puts his arms in the air too early as Gaudu takes the stage.

Italian specialist will go head-to-head against Wout Van Aert in key time trial battle at Critérium du Dauphiné.

French race has seen strong results from Sean Quinn and Kevin Vermaerke in opening two days.

Jumbo-Visma misjudges the chase and Van Aert misses opportunity for another win and cedes the yellow jersey.

Second-year US pro jumps into break to chase win and possible Tour de France start with Team DSM.

Vuillermoz takes over the general classification lead as peloton gets its timing wrong.

Ineos Grenadiers targeting stage wins and a strong GC across the Critérium du Dauphiné.

The Israel-Premier Tech rider says this season is the first he's been 'niggle free' since his Dauphiné crash in 2019.

This week's Dauphiné is a race with two finish lines, the first on Sunday and the second in Paris on July 24. 

Despite a desperate chase, Dylan Groenewegen could not regain contact with the front pack to miss sprint chance.

EF Education-EasyPost rookie kicks to third in the opening stage at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

After not racing since the Ardennes, Jumbo-Visma star doesn't miss a beat to win the opening stage at Critérium du Dauphiné.

Trek-Segafredo riders race on a brand new aero bike in France.

Hayter finishes second with Quinn in third after sprint finish.

Victory isn't priority for the Jumbo-Visma star's return to racing ahead of Tour de France clash with Tadej Pogačar.

The 22-year-old hopes a strong showing at the Critérium du Dauphiné secures him a spot on Movistar's 'Tour Eight.'

Froome is not yet guaranteed a spot on the Israel-Premier Tech team and his performances in June will be key for his selection.

Tour de France spots are still up for grabs as Jumbo-Visma holds off on announcing full eight for the French grand tour.

The US rider is bouncing back from health issues to make a run for the podium in the key Tour de France warmup race.

'I’ve seen some big progressions in my form over the last two months, and I hope to continue to build on it,' says former Tour de France winner.

South African climber soloes to victory at Giro dell'Appennino to carry momentum into France.

The AG2R-Citroën rider targets podium at the Critérium du Dauphiné and confirmation at the Tour de France that last year was no fluke.

From Chris Froome to Primož Roglič and Wout van Aert, the French stage race is the perfect tuneup before the Tour de France.

Tao Geoghegan Hart and Filippo Ganna headline for the team that's won seven of the 11 editions of the key Tour de France warmup race.

Primož Roglič, Brandon McNulty, and Chris Froome headline a marquee starting list that includes a who's who of Tour-bound stars.

The countdown to the 2022 Tour de France begins and the top favorites have been training at altitude and previewing stages.

Teams and leading names confirmed for the 75th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné set for June 5-12.

Ben O'Connor signed a new contract with AG2R Citroën, tying him to the French team for the next three seasons.

Mark Padun scores second consecutive stage win with long-range move from the break. Ineos Grenadiers goes one-three on GC with Porte, Geraint Thomas.

Ineos Grenadiers siezes control of the race with one stage remaining as Porte and Geraint Thomas go one-three on the podium.

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, June 5.

Alexey Lutsenko took over the race lead with teammate Ion Izagirre eight seconds back in second.

Thomas made good on team's offensive new approach with Critérium du Dauphiné victory Thursday, but it’s not a sure-fire winner for the Tour.

Two budding American stars continue to shine at Critérium du Dauphiné as major roles at Tour de France creep closer.

Winning the Dauphiné might seem it would point toward success at the Tour de France, but not as often as you'd think.

Four-time Tour de France winner admits he won't be in race-winning form at month's end.

Lukas Pöstlberger maintained his one-second advantage in the general classification.