Analysis

Van der Poel plays leadout-de-luxe to teammate Jasper Philipsen in evolution of personal and Alpecin-Deceuninck ambitions.

There's actually very little 'resting' on a grand tour rest day. Teams remain a beehive of activity, from training rides, backroom deals, family visits, and media.

The US contingent is lighter after Quinn Simmons abandons, but the polka-dot jersey and 'maillot jaune' are in play.

Serving hors categorie cuisine from a tiny food truck is tough – Here's how EF Education-EasyPost chef Owen Blandy makes it happen.

The American on Movistar comes up 500 yards short of winning on one of the most famous climbs on the Tour de France: 'I am happy with the risk I took.'

Saturday's crash is just the latest in a long history of over-eager fans and too-close spectators causing chaos on the Tour de France.

Mark Cavendish looked on course for win 35, but a crash on stage 8 ended his Tour de France dream.

Van Aert misfires in sprint as Vingegaard prepares for showdown with Tadej Pogačar on the Tour's most famous volcano at Puy-de-Dome.

Simon Yates drops from 4th to 6th, and Belgian rider Steff Cras who started 13th overall is evacuated by ambulance.

Former yellow jersey dominator accepts it's a level below Pogačar and Vingegaard, but is plotting its return to the top.

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar bites back and resets the scoreboard of this tightly bound Tour de France.

The mighty Tourmalet puts an end to Hindley's yellow jersey and Pogačar turns tables on Vingegaard in another wild ride.

The irony is that quite a bit happened in the four-hour snoozer, but it was all packed into the final chaotic 10km.

Van Aert says hints of tension in the Netflix documentary does not reflect reality: 'The criticism should not be there. The atmosphere is great.'

2019 Tour de France champion is latest rider nabbed by the UCI's 'litter patrol.'

Mads Pedersen, Luke Durbridge, and Lilian Calmejane among riders who punctured due to tacks on the road.

Eleven seconds might not seem like much, but the Tour's been won and lost by a smaller margin.

Former leadout man Mark Renshaw clear on his ability: ‘He is the best sprinter we have ever seen.’

Neilson Powless in KoM jersey softens blow for EF Education-EasyPost in wake of crash involving GC captain Richard Carapaz.

Yellow jersey favorites push pressure onto each other ahead of explosive opening stage in the Basque Country.

Stakeholders straddle line between enhancing safety and protecting the essence of bike racing: 'We will not eliminate the final descents. That's not racing.'

Lawson Craddock returns for his third Tour de France start. Join along all month as the Texan shares his insights and stories with an exclusive rider diary.

Inside the Jayco-AlUla rider's rapid rise and how the Dutch debutant will help Dylan Groenewegen in bunch sprints.

Our reporting team will be on the ground all month sharing insight, reporting, color, and the occasional barb: So who wins the yellow jersey, and how?

Riders pushing for more safety measures after Gino Mãder tragedy: 'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared.'

Winning a stage, hitting the podium, or claiming the 'maillot jaune' are at an absolute premier every July: Here are the leaders for every team and their chances of striking Tour gold.

Six riders across six teams all hope to make an impact with the dream of winning a Tour de France stage.

There's no room for the four-time yellow jersey Chris Froome at the 2023 Tour. We explore whether he'll ever return to the race he once ruled.

Here are the latest confirmed names for the 2023 Tour de France starting July 1 in Bilbao and ending July 23 in Paris.

Movistar wants support for Enric Mas in a GC bid for the final podium in Jorgenson's farewell with the Spanish team.

The 2019 Tour de France winner returns for his first grand tour since his near-fatal crash early in 2022: 'Be strong, because life only comes to us once.'

We speak to WorldTour chefs and nutritionists to reveal the mega-carb menus that power the race for the yellow jersey.

Three racers that drove the narrative of the modern Tour de France see one last ride this summer – we look at their legacies.

Jumbo-Visma wins grand tours when the Colorado climbing ace is on the start list.

Pedaling on eggshells: All across the peloton, riders are waiting for final confirmation if they'll be racing the Tour de France or not.

Can Vingegaard defend? Will Pogačar shake off injury? Who could play spoiler? Will Cavendish make history? It all plays out during three weeks in July.

Here's where to watch the race for the yellow jersey from a desktop computer, handheld or mobile device, TV, or smart streaming app.

From Hindley and O’Connor through Mas and Carapaz, who's looking hot and who's not after the Critérium du Dauphiné, Tour de Suisse.

Seven-time Tour-topping team stuck in limbo as it waits on new talents to flourish while questions hang over proven winners.

Only 11 US men have won stages in the Tour de France. Will this year's edition see another name added to the line?

Here are the threads that will stitch together the narrative in men's cycling's biggest stage race.

We investigate how and why cross-training, nutrition, and psychology have become crucial to forging modern Tour de France champions.

Tour de Hoody: It makes sense that they're bypassing July, but the Tour de France would be better off if they make late-hour surprise starts.

Lifting the lid on how riders peak for three weeks, why they don't taper, why Pogačar is sacrificing racing for training, and more.

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.'

Pogačar vs. Vingegaard, Cavendish's Merckxian challenge, Sagan's long goodbye, US stage-hunters: Here are five story lines that will make the 2023 Tour stand out.

VeloNews takes a look at what are likely to be the most important stages for the GC at the 2023 Giro d'Italia.

VeloNews' editors highlight the biggest stories of 2022 in our 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year-in-review.

'The race will still be won or lost in the final week with some filthy climbs across stages 14, 15 and 17,' says Ineos Grenadiers director.

Hot off the back of the Tour de France 2023 route reveal, we pick through who's in the mix for the yellow jersey.

With just a single uphill time trial, the race is set to be decided in the mountains, where the climbs of the Puy de Dôme, Grand Colombier and Col de la Loze stand out.

Riders have everything to gain and lose on the final day in the mountains.

Stage profile less than ideal for those trying to distance Remco Evenepoel.

Third week of Vuelta to climax in stage 20 ripsnorter suited for attacks and ambush as time ticks against Roglič and Mas.

Steep pitches and jagged profile of La Pandera mark the first of two consecutive summit finishes of crucial weekend in southern Spain.

Who are Evenepoel's remaining teammates, and does squad strength even matter when Remco is running riot?

'The grand tour always holds a special place for every rider to show how good of a rider he is,' Horner said after his 2013 victory.

Riders inside the top-10 will be aiming to limit their losses and then hope the Belgian cracks later in the race.

"I ask for turns. I asked for turns from Enric but I have advice from within the team to just stay calm if they don’t want to work,' says Vuelta leader.

Can Remco Evenepoel defend red once again? A second severe stage in the Asturias will test weary Quick-Step legs to the limit.

New climb the Colláu Fancuaya brings explosive Asturian stage to punishing conclusion with 19 percent grades and stepped profile.

Three categorized climbs including a difficult finish should reshuffle the GC.

Long lumpy stage set to take the pain from Tuesday and add a few more percent in parcours suited to Roglič, GC contenders, and pure puncheurs.

Budapest, Denmark, the Netherlands: Racing action and spectacle, cash-cows and chaos, or necessary evil?

Hilltop sprint and bike-mad Basque crowds will see peloton shaken to life after Dutch start.

The modern era of the 'super teams' is dominating grand tour racing — will this Vuelta reshuffle the deck?

It’s a question of identity as the Irishman looks to ‘find himself’ and return to the top step of the podium.

It's the last grand tour of 2022 and for a number of reasons these riders will be hoping to leave their mark on the race.

Riders and trainers share the art and science behind recovering from a grand tour to be in top form again one month later.

A mix of youth and experience for the British WorldTour team ahead of the final grand tour of the season.

The Vuelta a España is packed with difficult days throughout, including eight summit finishes and much more.

'Julian Alaphilippe is a bit of a mystery this year. The whole season he has fought against bad luck,' Lefevere says of his world champion.

The German squad brings a wealth of GC talent, including Giro winner Jai Hindley, and looks set to target sprints with Sam Bennett and Danny van Poppel.

The Spanish grand tour is often the proving ground for future grand tour champions. Here's a look at who will be in the running for the red jersey.

Names, quick facts, and the jerseys of the teams competing in the 2022 Vuelta a España.

Inside the numbers and narratives behind a race that never slowed down: 'This Tour was defined by constant pressure on the pedals.'

Van Vleuten uncorked a ride for the record books in a display of utter dominance Saturday. What can route planners and the peloton do to foil her in the future?

Jonas Vingegaard’s rags-to-riches story is seemingly incredible, but it was all part of Plugge’s longterm plan to mine talent, polish the rough edges, and create the peloton’s most efficient and seamless team.

Van Vleuten or Vollering? Wiebes or Vos for the sprints? Our team looks into their crystal balls for the most-anticipated race of the year.

Last chance saloon for many teams who haven't won yet; we could see a 'breakaway world championships' as the race leaves the Pyrenees.