Critérium du Dauphiné

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.

Geraint Thomas narrowly won stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné on Thursday with a well-timed late attack.

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.

Alexey Lutsenko took his first victory of 2021 on Wednesday, winning the stage 4 individual time trial at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

American Brandon McNulty had another strong ride — finishing in eighth place on the stage after setting one of the fastest intermediate times — following his third place on the previous stage.

After back-to-back runner-up rides at the Critérium du Dauphiné, Sonny Colbrelli got his win on Tuesday's stage 3.

American Brandon McNulty rode into third on the stage in the final meters.

Sepp Kuss is safely negotiating the opening days at Critérium du Dauphiné ahead of the big climbing stages looming this weekend.

Lukas Pöstlberger wins stage 2 and takes the overall lead at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

For the second day in a row, a solo rider denies the chasing group at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Froome hoping to see positive results from last training block in final Tour de France tune-up.

Van Moer slipped away from the breakaway on the final climb and was able to stay away from the reduced peloton.

Young Belgian goes solo over final climb of the day to secure first pro win.

Brandon McNulty also to take center stage at key Tour de France tuneup race starting Sunday.

The Critérium du Dauphiné, scheduled to start earlier than normal in this Olympic year, will roll out from Issoire on Sunday.

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Van Aert simply crushed it this year, from the white roads of Strade Bianche to the mountains of the grand tours.

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This week we analyze the Tour de France contenders, and break down the action from the Critérium du Dauphiné.

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Chris Froome on simmer as team delays final decision.

With the Tour de France now 12 days away, what are the key takes from last week's wild and wacky edition of the key tuneup race?

Frenchman takes solace in positive signs before Tour de France while Quintana and Landa both struggled in frantic final stage.

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As many favorites faded, the EF Pro Cycling rider hung in there to deliver a milestone victory.

American Sepp Kuss rode to victory in the fifth and final stage of the 2020 Critérium du Dauphiné, while Daniel Martínez took home general classification win.

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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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Race leader Primož Roglič went down mid-race, sat in his team car briefly, got back on his bike, and was again seen at the front of the race minutes later.

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23-year-old German takes stage from elite escape group; Roglič retains GC lead after Bernal failed to start stage.

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Tour de France champion pulls out before stage 4 as precautionary measure.

When a solo breakaway is successful, it's a beautiful thing.

Bernal finished stage 3 of the Criterium du Dauphiné in 14th place and dropped to seventh position in the overall.

Primož Roglič stayed well-protected by Jumbo-Visma during the stage, finishing second on the day, and maintains overall lead by 14 seconds.

Having taken yet another victory at the second stage of the Dauphiné Thursday, some say Roglič is too strong for his own good.

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Jumbo Visma holds onto the leader's jersey, passing it from Wout van Aert to Primož Roglič.

The French rider crossed the line eight seconds down on stage-winner Roglič and slotted into second place in the overall.

Chris Froome was again dropped from the main field on Thursday's second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. Yet Froome said he's confident about starting the upcoming Tour de France.

A hailstorm sent riders and fans seeking cover atop the Col du Porte after Thursday's stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Sepp Kuss became Jumbo-Visma's top domestique during stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné. The young American chased down an attack by Egan Bernal to set up Primož Roglič's win.

The 2019 Vuelta a España winner assumes overall lead from teammate Wout van Aert.

EF Pro Cycling skipped early stage races like the Vuelta a Burgos and Tour de l'Ain. Tejay van Garderen says this could pay off at the Tour de France.

EF Pro Cycling leader put in attacking display in final of Dauphiné to get Tour de France legs turning after long layoff.

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The Colombian rider says that building form and cohesion ahead of the Tour are the most important outcomes at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Team Jumbo-Visma was undisputedly the strongest squad during stage 1 at the Critérium du Dauphiné, and this strength could give the Dutch squad the experience and confidence to take on Team Ineos at the Tour.

Team Jumbo-Visma in absolute control in the final 20km to deliver Van Aert into a winning position in the final meters.

COVID spikes in France pile pressure on Tour as this week's Dauphiné makes face makes mandatory.

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With every team's Tour de France leader set to line up at this week's mountainous Dauphiné, there will be plenty to look out for.

This week's calendar is packed with action, with the Critérium du Dauphiné and Il Lombardia on the calendar.

Organizers of the Vuelta a Burgos ask fans to watch on television in bid to ease COVID risks.

Route d'Occitanie, Tour de l'Ain and Criterium du Dauphine pack serious climbing test for those targeting the yellow jersey.

Riding back into the 2020 racing restart, the 2018 Tour champ remains circumspect about his future at a team loaded with so many grand tour winners.

The Deceuninck–Quick-Step pro will start racing again in Italy before heading home for Le Dauphiné, the French championships, and the Tour.

Jumbo-Visma hoping to return to group training and racing in July.

The Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge and the Tour de l’Ain provide the perfect preparation for riders gearing up for the Tour de France.

Teams, organizers already moving pieces in place to be ready to compete.

Sports minister suggests a phased return to racing in France would be needed before Tour, though social distancing measures are still in place.

The new Tour dates will be in direct conflict with the Vuelta a España.

Tour de France currently first race on WorldTour calendar after cancelation of both Tour de Suisse and Criterium du Dauphine this week.

American Tejay van Garderen gains confidence from second place at Critérium du Dauphiné, but remains committed to support role at the Tour de France