Tadej Pogačar

Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team hammers several big GC rivals on Tour de France's first big mountain stage.

UAE is leaving nothing to chance as Pogačar takes control of the Tour de France: 'It was important to see the level of each team.'

Vingegaard exceeds his own expectations, but lacks 'last bit of confidence' on descents, says Visma-Lease a Bike coach Niermann.

The Belgian star survives the first major mountain test of the 2024 Tour and eyes a strong time trial Friday to fuel his podium dreams: 'I'm getting better.'

The first big GC test of the 2024 Tour de France delivered fireworks.

'I wanted to hit hard today': Pogačar uncorks monster attack to drop Vingegaard, Carapaz and the GC 'bigs', moves 45 seconds clear in the classification battle.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Frank van den Broek at the Tour de France.

If Tadej Pogačar wins this race, he will join a small and elite group of riders in completing the Giro-Tour double. But if he goes on to win the world championship too, he would become only the third rider ever to do that.

No one dreamed that Carapaz could put the American squad into yellow so soon: 'That's the crazy nature of our sport.'

Eritrean star becomes first Black African to win a Tour stage, Carapaz moves into yellow on countback as GC favorites finish safe.

Tour debutant Evenepoel makes big recovery to move up to second overall behind Pogačar.

Dane believes he is almost back to his best after going toe-to-toe with Pogačar into Bologna.

'Today we wanted to test the rivals': Sunday's first punch wasn't the knockout blow that some were expecting, but Pogačar is one step closer to the Giro-Tour double.

Roglič, Jorgenson, Ayuso, Bardet lose 21 seconds in breathless final through Bologna in mouthwatering taste of GC battles to come.

Echoes of the Ardennes Classics will please the climbers, and should result in a dramatic finale to the Tour's second stage.

'We expect UAE to drop the hammer every day': UAE, Red Bull turn screws in Tour opener to apply pressure on Jonas Vingegaard.

Pogačar, Vingegaard, Roglič, Evenepoel finish in the bunch behind DSM-Firmenich PostNL breakaway duo; Cavendish sick on bike, suffers all day.

Cycling analyst says Danish rider’s injuries were far more severe than those of Pogačar in 2023.

Velo's editorial crew debate their hot takes and wild guesses at the Tour's top-3 - and no, it's not all about Pogačar, Vingegaard, Roglič, Evenepoel.

A single accident on April 4 saw three of the four top riders for this year’s Tour go down in an awful crash. That affected their buildup, and could have a crucial effect on the race.

COVID doubts aside, Pogačar needs to strike in the Tour’s super-hard Italian start while his legs are hot and before Vingegaard finds form.

Breaking down all the need-to-know information as we head into the biggest race of the season.

Get caught up on where the major GC contenders stand, stages to watch, the state of the Americans in the TdF peloton, Cavendish’s quest for 35, and other storylines and riders to watch.

'There was a bit of a question mark': The opening two stages across the heart of the Apennines will quickly reveal if Pogačar will be paying a price. 

Tour de France favorites wrap up: Some of the race's top stars speak as the race start draws closer.

Belgian Tour contender says UAE, Pogačar to seek revenge with early aggression, and want to show they are the Real Madrid of cycling.

A leaner, trimmer version of Mads Pedersen slots into pole position for the yellow jersey sweepstakes in Saturday's hilly opening stage: 'It makes no sense not to try.'

A selection of serious, semi-serious, and downright stupid forecasts and hot takes for Le Tour.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Primož Roglič, and Remco Evenepoel.

Former pro says victory in the Tour could lead to a Vuelta challenge too: ‘It’s never been done. And he’s the guy who could do it.’

The Tour de France is a colorful affair, with multiple competitions going on simultaneously. The leader of each competition wears a special yellow, white, green, or polka-dot jersey.

Commentary: Nine months after team's own success pushed away Roglič, the injury-cursed Killer Bees need its founding leader more than ever.

'Carlos will be leading the Ineos Grenadiers’ charge' : Pidcock, Bernal, and Thomas to back Spain's Rodríguez to corral forces to try to take on the 'Big 4.'

Tour de Hoody: A unique course, four favorites on uncertain form, and a peloton chasing history will make this Tour de France one for the ages.

'The greatest untapped marginal gain': How the rise of body temperature sensors gave the peloton a crucial new datapoint for training, racing, and R&D.

Nobody knows what version of Vingegaard will show up to the Tour, but Visma-Lease a Bike has no option but to take him: 'We're going with a different mindset.'

Yates, Almeida, Ayuso confirmed superdomestiques; Slovenian sensation leaves altitude camp early due to death in family.

Team director keeps superdomestiques on a leash after Yates, Almeida dominate in Suisse: ‘We have a team of rock stars, but they believe in Tadej as the leader'

Where will the yellow jersey be won? A stupid-hard opener, some gravel, and the most explosive Tour de France finale in decades will decide.

Riders' association president Adam Hansen says Pogačar asked CPA not to start proceedings against spectator who shoved him during Giro: 'It's a fan.'

How technological innovation, training and nutrition science, and hyper motivation will push climbing speeds and performance benchmarks to wild new heights.

#GCKuss redux? Superstar teammates like Kuss, Yates, Jorgenson stand better chances at the Tour podium than some of the beat-up 'Big 4'.

UAE Emirates teammates make another statement in wild and wacky 42km stage as 'Team Pog' tunes up for Le Tour, Riccitello hangs tough with the GC pack.

Cracks that appeared during the Critérium du Dauphiné will grow into chasms against a finely tuned Tadej Pogačar.

In race against time to be at 100 percent for the Tour, Vingegaard's coach Tim Heemskerk says he has a ‘different physiology’ to Pogačar.

The blighted spring of the 'Killer Bees' is deeper than a string of debilitating crashes, and the team that completed a 'grand tour grand slam' is facing more behind-the-scenes upheaval and uncertainty.

Is Roglič hot or is he not? Is Evenepoel a podium contender? And can Vingegaard find form? Rating the favorites for the Tour de France 'maillot jaune'.

Tour de Hoody: How far can Roglič and Evenepoel go in the Tour de France? Derek Gee and his huge win, and Van Dijk's bad break.

Plot lines, protagonists, episodes, and more: Your ultimate guide to the blockbuster 'behind the scenes' Tour de France series.

'Yates is my righthand man, Ayuso and Almeida are super climbing domestiques': Pogačar sees world-class support for Giro-Tour double bid.

Evenepoel tips hat to Tour de France rival Pogačar: ‘He’s a special guy. The biggest talent in the bunch, the best rider of the past few years.’

From the desolation of Pogačar to the frat boy bromance between Philipsen and MVDP: Season 2 of 'Unchained' packs some spicy insights on the peloton's lead protagonists.

Both Evenepoel and Roglič — who've only raced 18 and 12 days, respectively, so far in 2024 — are emphasizing progress over results this week at the Dauphiné.

Mind games begin as UAE top staffer deflects pressure from Giro d'Italia winner Pogačar and his assault on the grand tour double.

Here are three hot topics to keep tabs on next week when the Tour de France peloton warms its legs at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar’s dominating performances at the Giro d'Italia.

Pogačar made things look easy. Who else impressed at the Giro d'Italia?

Pogačar is halfway to history to become the first rider since Marco Pantani to complete the Giro-Tour double, and there's no one who can stop him.

Tour de Hoody: There is nothing humdrum about Pogačar's winning panache, even if this Giro's GC fight was essentially a done deal.

The Slovenian wore the pink jersey every day except the first stage in a near-perfect Giro d'Italia. Up next: the Tour de France.

Another stage-win, another Strava blitz for Pogačar, who crushed the 18km Monte Grappa record by more than five minutes on stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia.

'I feel every one of my 38 years': Birthday boy Thomas concedes he didn't have the legs to overhaul Martínez in Giro stage 20 podium battle, takes solace in third overall.

Pogačar all but seals 10-minute overall victory with solo raid, Daniel Martínez secures breakout second-place overall ahead of Geraint Thomas.

Italian brand Colnago issued Pogačar a very special V4RS for stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday. Here's a look at the custom decals, etched-out saddle, and more.

Two of the 'Big 4' headline the start list for the eight-stage Dauphiné, with Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson tuning form and chasing wins.

Forget Tadej Pogačar and his pink jersey rout. The race for his GC leftovers is tightly coiled and loaded with jeopardy.

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Vendrame wins out of breakaway, Thomas touches wheels to crash with 5km to go, Pogačar defends pink.

UAE sport director says Pogačar tracking well for Giro-Tour double: 'We started the Giro with a plan, and we are following that plan perfectly.'

Pogačar and the GC contenders hit snooze in a 'by the numbers' sprint stage ahead of Giro's final mountain assault Friday and Saturday.

Train to climb like Pogačar in high altitude mountains with this workout inspired by the Slovenian's sensational Giro d'Italia stage 15 performance.

'It's just something incredible': Budding German star secures debut pro victory ahead of an attacking Pogačar who just cannot help himself.

How a 'low-fiber, low-residue' diet allows riders to ditch fruit and veggies to stay lean and mean for the hardest stages of the Giro d'Italia.

'We didn't want to go for the stage': Pogačar won a fifth stage Tuesday without really wanting to and then gifted his pink jersey to the rider he beat.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar’s historical performance at the Giro d'Italia.

Pogačar rules shortened, weather-stricken mountain test for fifth stage-win, Thomas loses time to Martínez in podium battle.

First things first in Giro-Tour attempt for Pogačar: 'In one week we can start focusing 110 percent on the Tour.'

Race descends into storm of late-hour dramas after peloton votes against Giro d'Italia organizer's original plans for snow-swept stage 16.

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar is so far ahead the only thing that can stop him now is sickness, a crash, or the UCI kicking him out for wearing the wrong colored shorts.

Pogačar is on another planet, but there's plenty to be pumped for in the Giro's final week. Will Thomas risk it all to upturn the race?

Giro d’Italia race leader now almost seven minutes clear of nearest rivals after 'queen stage' blitz: 'An amazing Tadej. It is historic.'