Tour de France

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.

Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France superdomestiques Yates, Almeida go 1-2 on Cat.1 summit finish of Tour de Suisse, Bernal and U.S. sensation Riccitello impress.

'The safety of riders is a priority': Governing body to test 'cards', curbs on race radios, and more as tension mounts following flurry of devastating crashes.

The most dangerous duo returns to the Tour, with eyes on green and dominance in the sprints: 'It will be difficult to repeat everything we did last year.'

Yates and UAE are now firmly in control, with the next four stages stacked up across the Swiss Alps: 'The whole week is going to be super hard.'

Cavendish's trainer and mentor says experience and bullish self-belief will be key after disaster spring: 'The confidence is there for Mark, and the whole team.'

Colombia's first Tour de France winner is fighting for GC space alongside Pidcock and Rodríguez on the Ineos Grenadiers roster: 'I still don't know if I will race the Tour.'

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'.

Like many teams, Israel-Premier Tech will decide its 'Tour 8' after the Tour de Suisse: 'We want to have an objective every single day at the Tour de France.'

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.

Revelations of a 2023 mutiny make for a warning: Pidcock's no-compromise ambitions could torpedo team Tour de France goals with Carlos Rodríguez.

Another setback for Visma-Lease a Bike: Team taking no chances with Colorado climber who was 'not feeling 100 percent' during eight-stage pre-Tour test.

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Sparks fly in the first of three summit finales to decide the 2024 Critérium du Dauphiné, Matteo Jorgenson defends third overall, with Evenepoel ceding the leader's jersey: 'No time to panic.'

Visma-Lease a Bike confirms Olympic swim guru Jacco Verhaeren will move to central leadership after exit of mastermind Tour de France director Merijn Zeeman.

UPDATE: Kruijswijk, Van Baarle to miss Tour de France. Dozens of riders crash on wet roads and officials cancel the stage: 'A domino effect in the group.'

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

A half decade after the crash that forever marked Froome's career, the desire to return to the Tour de France pushes him on: 'I am doing everything I can to get myself ready.'

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.

Tour de Hoody: Will they or won't they start? Visma-Lease a Bike is on egg shells if Jonas Vingegaard or Wout van Aert will be ready to race the Tour de France.

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.

'GC Kuss' might yet make an appearance in the 2024 Tour de France. Right now, it's impossible to say which version. 

Danish rider still dealing with effects of dramatic crash in April, with nervousness also a factor.

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

It's crunch time for the Ineos Grenadiers, but who will the UK super team back as leader for the Tour de France? Jeremy Whittle looks at the options.

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.

Soudal Quick-Step star tempers expectation for Critérium du Dauphiné in crucial test ahead of 'Big 4' battle at Tour de France.

Froome is hoping a strong ride at the Criterium du Dauphiné could see him punch his ticket with Israel Premier Tech for the Tour, starting June 29 in Florence, Italy.

Officials rule out imminent arrival of Pidcock, Van Aert, Evenepoel as hype builds for Red Bull's arrival at the Tour de France: 'Winning the Tour drives me every day'

Makes sense, the world champ mountain biker needs to get on with it before the Tour de France.

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.

Ecuador choses Jhonatan Narváez to fill its lone starting spot in Paris in controversial selection process that leaves defending champion Carapaz at home.

Van Aert says it's too early to say if he'll be at the Tour de France: 'We will evaluate to see what lies ahead.'

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.'

Olympic Games the only certainty for Van Aert ahead of Tour of Norway comeback, Vingegaard 'improving so fast,' says trainer.

Matthew Brennan earns blockbuster contract with Visma-Lease a Bike 'super team' as hunt for Tour de France champions hits fast-forward.

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

Irishman racks up first wins of 2024 in treble at Four Days of Dunkirk: 'That's why I am still here.'

New York-based devo team to feed WorldTour squad with future stars: 'If you have the desire to win the Tour de France, you need to identify and nurture talent, and build a team around it.'

Van Aert will race for the first time in eight weeks at the four-day Tour of Norway, with a possible Tour de France start hanging in balance: 'I'm not in the best shape.'

Rumor that swim guru Jacco Verhaeren will succeed outgoing mastermind DS Merijn Zeeman points to growth of cross-sport expertise in pro cycling.

Jeremy Whittle writes that Pogačar is a 'risk-taker, an entertainer, a high-wire act,' so let's enjoy it while we can.

'I Chose the Most Logical Thing': Van der Poel puts Olympic mountain bike dreams on hold and hints at possible 2028 bid.

Will Pogačar keep attacking or race more conservatively in the second half of the Giro d'Italia? 'I'm happy I have a bigger gap.'

'He’s a very good ambassador for our sport': Australian DS believes Giro-Tour sweep would create new buzz for professional racing.

Could it be a comeback? Manxman ends victory drought after months of sicknesses and setbacks as he puts wheels back on 'Project Tour de France'.

Explainer: Sagan's only hope of racing in Paris depends on a special invitation from the IOC: 'It will be very difficult.'

Team boss Richard Plugge beats back notion the wheels are falling off during a season of 'super teams' and crashes from Vingegaard, Van Aert.

Van Aert is inching back to full training after his devastating crash, but his race schedule is TBD. Here's why his return to the Tour should be a no-brainer.

Team brass upbeat for Vingegaard's title defense despite scrapping altitude camp, Dauphiné, bats away rumors Van Aert will return to racing at Tour of Hungary.

As the 2024 Giro d'Italia clicks into gear, we take a look back at one of the modern Giro's most remarkable and controversial stages with Froome's 80km breakaway to seize the pink jersey in 2018.

In spicy comments ahead of the Giro start, the UAE star shoots down suggestions he will win easily: 'It's bullsh*t.'

The Giro-Tour double is rare. But if there’s one thing Pogačar has proven, it’s that he can do anything in cycling.

Ralph Denk confirms Roglič is on track for Tour de France start and says Red Bull merger will focus on developing future superstars: 'Our goal is to create our own talent.'

Everything you need to know about the 107th edition of the 'corsa rosa.' Can anyone stop Pogačar?

After a challenging spring marred by injury, the American reboots with focus on the US nationals and the Tour de France: 'The fitness is coming along pretty well.'

Ex-pro turned pundit for Eurosport predicts quick Giro d'Italia knock-out blow: 'He will try to smash them early.'