Analysis: How the GC stars fared in the Tour de France battle up Col de la Loze
Wednesday's stage 17 of the Tour de France featured a huge battle on the Col de la Loze, and the stage further upended the top-10 placings in GC.
Wednesday's stage 17 of the Tour de France featured a huge battle on the Col de la Loze, and the stage further upended the top-10 placings in GC.
Watch the big shakeup in the general classification in the 2020 Tour de France stage 17.
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Tadej Pogačar finally looked vulnerable during Wednesday's Tour de France stage 17 to the Col de la Loze. Pogačar, whose relentless attacks have shaped this year's race, said the climb was among the hardest he's ever done.
TV commentators criticized Sepp Kuss after he briefly gapped team leader Primož Roglič up the Col de la Loze. Roglič later confirmed he had told Kuss to attack.
We deconstruct the drama from the brutal slopes of Wednesday's summit finish, from Pogačar's yellow jersey hopes to López's podium potential.
Primož Roglič extends yellow jersey lead, surrounded by his teammates on a tough Alpine climbing stage.
Super-steep high-altitude Alpine climb could make or break Tour de France hopes on Wednesday.
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Pogačar now most direct threat to Roglič for decisive mountain battle in Alps.
Watch the thrilling video highlights of stage 16 of the 2020 Tour de France.
Primož Roglič retains the yellow jersey for a seventh day, while fireworks fly in the race for the polka dot jersey.
During his rest-day press call, Tadej Pogačar said he's still hoping to win the 2020 Tour de France. The race's 18th stage could provide the best opportunity for Pogačar to attack into yellow.
'When you are tired, it can be easy to lose concentration, and stupid things can happen. We cannot afford that,' Tour leader says of final week.
Young Slovenian proving resilient and uncontrollable despite rival's best efforts.
Egan Bernal cracked, Richie Porte soared, and the other GC stars at this Tour de France endured another tough day in the mountains. Here, we analyze how each GC favorite fared on the battle to Grand Colombier.
Watch the highlights from a thrilling mountaintop battle with this highlights video.
We deconstruct a dramatic day of racing from the Tour, from the battle between the Slovenians to the prospect of Rigoberto Urán hanging on to his podium slot.
Journalists asked Primož Roglič if he is racing this Tour de France clean. 'You can definitely trust me,' Roglič said.
Colodaran climber celebrates 26th birthday on the steep mountain roads he loves.
Jumbo-Visma cracks Bernal and puts end to Ineos Grenadiers' dominance at Tour de France.
Defending champion dropped early on final climb of the day to lose over seven minutes as yellow jersey Roglič takes second on stage.
UAE-Team Emirates balancing GC ambitions with losses of key riders ahead of Grand Colombier showdown.
The upcoming climbs of the Tour de France will be strange to see without fans, writes Andrew Hood, but the riders seem to think the fan restrictions won't impact the race. What should we expect from Saturday's stage 15 to Grand Colombier?
Sunweb rider takes stage after team lights up final 10 kilometers with repeated attacks.
Ineos Grenadiers is repeating the mantra 'the Tour ends in Paris' after Egan Bernal's setback on Puy Mary on Friday.
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The 2020 Tour de France's GC reshuffled again after Friday's stage 13 to Puy Mary. Egan Bernal faltered, Tadej Pogačar flew, and France's hopes of yellow went ka-pow. Here's how the GC stars fared in the battle in the Massif Central.
Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič rode together as Egan Bernal cracked on the slopes of Puy Mary.
Ineos can’t crack Jumbo-Visma as Roglič establishes himself as strongest in race.
Did Bernal not have the legs? Who will be next to go out the back? And what's EF Pro Cycling's next move?
Primož Roglič extends his lead with big shakeups in the top 10 of the general classification.
We all know the Tour de France's GC leader wears the yellow jersey. The problem is, too many other riders are also sporting yellow in this year's Tour de France.
GC rivals brace for potentially explosive stage across Massif Central.
The GC battle is still quite tight at the 2020 Tour de France after 11 stages. How could Nairo Quintana, Tadej Pogačar, Romain Bardet, and other contenders win? We offer a pathway for each rider's victory.
There are rumors that Colombian riders may work together to dislodge Slovenians Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, but Andrew Hood isn't buying it. Plus, Peter Sagan is going to get his revenge for Wednesday's relegation.
Tejay van Garderen takes us inside the bizarre 2020 Tour de France; Jens Voigt's take on Peter Sagan's winless Tour and Primož Roglič's missed opportunity in the Pyrenees; A look at the Tour's COVID-19 testing on Monday.
Egan Bernal is equal on time to Roglič but 21 seconds behind on the general classification.
Primož Roglič keeps the yellow jersey safely on his shoulders while Bennett moves back into the green jersey.
Dutchman plans to act as last man in the mountains for team leader as Jumbo-Visma assumes yellow jersey responsibility.
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Tour de France leader Primož Roglič was surprised by the size of the crowds in the Pyrénées. Roglič praised countryman Tadej Pogačar and admitted that the Tour is far from over.
On today's episode we break down the thrilling GC action from the Pyrenees, and hear from Neilson Powless about his two long breakaways in the mountains.
Roglič, Pogačar leave Pyrénées with friendship now rivalry.
Can one of France's current riders ever win the Tour de France? And how has the racing shutdown impacted tactics at the 2020 Tour de France? Let's roundtable!
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Jumbo-Visma targeted time bonuses to give Roglič important 21-second lead to Bernal.
Does Bernal need more support to defend his Tour de France title? Could Porte make the top-10? And is Pogačar on course for the podium? Time to roundtable!
Watch video highlights from the most exciting moments of stage 9 of the 2020 Tour de France.
How did GC stars like Romain Bardet, Nairo Quintana, and Egan Bernal fare on the Stage 9 battle up the Col de Marie Blanque? We analyze all of the top contenders for yellow.
Yates loses contact with GC rivals during flurry of attacks on final climb, Roglič now leads the GC by 21 seconds.
Is the Tour de France's crowd control strategy working? Also, which GC stars looked strongest in the Pyrenees?
Dutchman ended assault on GC with last-legs pull for teammate Roglič on Saturday.
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Can Yates hold his lead through to the rest day Monday? What's next for Pinot? And who scored a victory in the GC bunch? Time for some takes!
Dumoulin struggles with accelerations and cedes two minutes after tough day of climbing in the Pyrénées.
Watch video highlights from the most exciting moments of stage 8 of the 2020 Tour de France.
How did GC favorites like Adam Yates, Egan Bernal, Primož Roglič, and others fare during Saturday's Pyrénéan test of the Tour de France? We break down the good and bad news for the key players.
During a normal Tour de France, every single rider is at his physical peak. That's not the case this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Andrew Hood. Riders aren't sure if they will have strong legs for the third week of the race.
Once the course hit the more heavily populated Rhône Valley, the public showed en force to show their affection for the Tour.
Belgian's massive turn on the slopes of Orcières-Merlette continues his streak of peerless performances since the August restart.
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James Startt scouts the best spot to shoot the maillot jaune on the historic Tour de France climb to Orcières Merlette.
Should Ineos Grenadiers be worried about Jumbo-Visma's strength at the Tour de France? Will Roglič and his team be disappointed to miss out on the yellow jersey? And how's the GC pecking order looking?
Should alarm bells be ringing inside the Ineos Grenadiers team bus? It's still early in the 2020 Tour de France, writes Andrew Hood, but Tuesday's stage 4 showed that Jumbo-Visma has more muscle than the British team.
Watch Jumbo-Visma and Team Ineos Grenadiers light up the final kilometers of the first mountaintop finish of the 2020 Tour de France.
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe came through the line in fifth place, sprinting to retain precious seconds and the overall lead.
Dutch squad looking to keep controlling race with no plans to test opponents just yet.
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.
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.
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?
Top-tier favorite Roglič still not confirmed to race with just four days remaining until the Tour rolls out.
Jumbo-Visma remains confident ahead of Tour battle with Ineos although Dutch team still yet to confirm final roster.
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Young Coloradan wins mountainous stage after attacking from elite escape group, Martínez takes overall for EF Pro Cycling after Roglič did not start.
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Roglič, Kruijswijk and Buchmann all left injured and out of key tuneup race with less than two weeks until Tour challenge.