Critérium du Dauphiné

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.

For the second year in a row, those most likely to win the yellow jersey won't race against each other in June.

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.

Jumbo-Visma leaves the Critérium du Dauphiné with three stage wins, the green and yellow jerseys, and a blueprint for Tour success.

With the Tour de France less than three weeks away, it’s another blow for Movistar which is scrapping for UCI points this relegation year.

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.

Chris Froome was forced to drop out before the penultimate stage of the Dauphiné, a key dial-up race for the Tour de France.

'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.

Weird things are happening at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

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.

The Belgian again leaves it late at the Critérium du Dauphiné but this time pulls it out of the bag.

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.

Filippo Ganna wins the time trial with Primož Roglič among strong GC performers.

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.

Van Aert thought he had it but didn't account for David Gaudu sneaking up on the outside to win stage 3 of the Dauphiné.

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.

Alexis Vuillermoz proves strongest after the break fought it out for stage honours.

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. 

Six weeks after closing out his spring, Van Aert got his Tour de France preparation underway with stage 1 victory at the Dauphiné.

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.

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After perhaps the biggest win of his career, Porte looks ahead to the Tour de France.

With one of the pre-Tour appetizers wrapped up, the Ineos Grenadiers fork continues to draw attention.

After an average season or two, Mark Padun won back-to-back stages of the Dauphiné. But he's hardly come from nowhere.

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

Mark Padun doubles up with stage win as Porte seals overall victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

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.

Richie Porte moved into the Critérium du Dauphiné race lead with second on stage 7.

Mark Padun wins stage 7 at the Critérium du Dauphiné as Richie Porte moves into the overall lead.

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 takes over general classification lead.

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