Tour de France

After a parenthesis in 2022, South African manager returns with a new ProTeam squad, world-class backers, and WorldTour ambitions.

From winning their weight in Haribo to baby pigs and chunks of granite, a few races break the mould when it comes to awarding the winners.

The 75th edition of the traditional Tour de France tuneup features a long time trial and a wild final weekend in the French Alps.

Beginning in 2024, all stages will be presented live exclusively on Peacock.

The Manxman's former sport director says that Cavendish and team manager Alexander Vinorkurov can form a strong partnership.

'I'm having a more gradual preparation for the season.' Pogačar's 'easy start' should sound alarm bells for Van Aert, Van der Poel, Vingegaard.

'He’s here to keep winning, and to help lift the whole system': Uno-X counting on veteran warhorse's presence on and off the bike in 2023.

The last time the pair raced against each other was in the 2021 Tirreno-Adriatico. A lot's changed since then for both riders.

Manxman tries to downplay the growing hype around the Tour de France record as he's decides his race program in his season debut in Oman.

From super-sized seat posts to XL frames, the peloton's giants see racing from a different point of view: 'I have a very good overview.'

The two-time world time trial champion says he's done with racing: 'It will definitely be my last as a professional.'

A popular hotel for Tour de France-bound pros searching for altitude and sun is already booked out in 2024 and 2025.

'Tadej not winning the Tour de France was a watershed moment for us as a team,' says key climber Bennett.

How a six-year plan paid off for the Scandinavian squad with big ambitions: 'We're not going to the Tour to be in the TV breakaways.'

ASO's Christian Prudhomme confirms the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will impact the women's racing calendar.

Groenewegen on Tour de France record: 'If we do not win, let’s hope that Mark is the winner.'

In a wide-ranging interview, Cavendish reveals new details about his arrival to Astana-Qazaqstan.

Slovenian superstar spicing up season debut with starts at the gravel-loaded Jaén Paraíso and Ruta del Sol in bypass of UAE Tour.

German veteran predicts fireworks in the elite men's cyclocross worlds: 'My prediction is Van Aert.'

Strade Bianche and Tour of Flanders are early season targets, but Paris-Roubaix is not in the cards just yet.

Unsung Dutch sprinter is thrust into the key role of leadout man in the quest to better the Merckx mark.

Australian veteran is signed on for one more year at the WorldTour and will continue to balance road racing and preparation for the Ironman.

Dutch sprinter roars into the Saudi Tour this week intent on building on the momentum of 2022.

Sagan brings something special, both on and off the bike. Our editors weigh in on their wild, wacky, winning highlights from his career.

From Tour de France green to Paris-Roubaix perfection, Sagan's all-terrain talent and sponsor savvy paved the way for riders like Van Aert, Van der Poel.

The prolific and popular star says he will finish out the season on the road and transition to mountain bike for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Analysis: Life in the fast lane is more crowded than ever, but a new obsession with WorldTour points will mean more support for sprinters.

The Colombian shoots down rumors that he is going to retire but he's still without a team for 2023.

Intermarché-Circus-Wanty looks to give young ace crucial experience at prestigious races as he rides through long-running contract.

Cavendish speaks with L'Equipe of no-pressure negotiations with Vinokourov, chasing the Tour de France record, his mission 'to inspire.'

Astana-Qazaqstan confirms early names to build a full sprint train in quest to break the Merckx mark.

Faster rivals, aging legs, and an uncertain leadout: Our editors debate if Cavendish can deliver one more win to usurp Eddy Merckx.

2018 Tour de France winner wants to stay with Ineos Grenadiers if he races beyond this season.

Less than one year after his career-threatening crash, Bernal debuts new season at Vuelta a San Juan.

The spring classics, the worlds, and a grand tour debut are the top goals for his sophomore season.

After a rough and tumble 2022, Australia's fastest sprinter determined to hit top of sprinting hierarchy.

Four-time Tour de France winner says another bout of COVID won't slow him down ahead of stage-race targets for new season.

Only two men and one woman have achieved cycling's hardest treble. We asked Stephe Roche why it's so hard.

Scott brings experience as new team confirms partners for debut season.

Belgian team builds out three leadout trains for 2023, with Biniam Girmay at the center of its sprinting ambitions.

Top-level teams are paying increasing attention to heart rate variability data in the bid to safeguard health and improve performance.

Here's what's making headlines on Monday, January 9.

The growing gap between the WorldTour's haves and have-nots will shape the grand tour narrative in 2023.

'We want to continue and strengthen this long-term project.' Scandi squad appeals for additional three-year backing for men's and women's teams.

Analysis: Jumbo-Visma packs the firepower and experience to target grand tours and monuments, but can the team pull it off?

Kuss on his hopes of a return to the 2023 Tour de France: 'It would be cool to be part of that again.'

'Race to the Sun' returns to its highest point at the Col de la Couillole where Richie Porte won in 2017.

British all-rounder insists there's plenty of room to race to win in the ever-deeper UAE Team Emirates.

Lotto Dstny and TotalEnergies see automatic invites alongside the 18 WorldTour teams.

Here's what's making headlines on Wednesday, January 4.

Prosecutors say robbery was 'planned invasion' to target expensive watches.

US pro on Team DSM is carrying some hard-earned lessons into 2023.

Off-grid predictions for the men's road calendar, including unlikely Paris-Roubaix heroes, Giro d'Italia subplots, an American uprising at the Tour de France.

The king of the Tour de France’s green jersey may be at a crossroads in his career.

VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.

Procedure will ease breathing for the 2019 Tour de France champion ahead of his season debut.

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

'Froome at his best, or Pogačar, these guys are psychological beasts.' Porte looks back on life in high-pressure, data-driven peloton.

No race left a more immediate mark in 2022 than the Tour de France Femmes.

Vingegaard anticipates new approach for Tour de France defense after blowing Pogačar out of yellow with haymaker attacks this summer.

The Italian rider won the Giro in 1965 and the world title in 1968, and later played a key role at the UCI to help create the WorldTour.

Four-part documentary on Amazon Prime Video will examine the German's turbulent career.

World road title, Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix top priorities as Jumbo-Visma star confirms 2023 road calendar.

UPDATED: Heulot, who wore the yellow jersey during the 1996 Tour de France, is confirmed as new team CEO.

Belgian star asks fans to respect his privacy as profile continues to rise.

Team reveals leadership roles for the first two grand tours of the season.

The race will start in Florence, visit Marco Pantani's home town, and stop in Turin before crossing the Alps into France.

Annemiek Van Vleuten and Enric Mas move centerstage for Movistar in 2023.

Team recommits to Vermarc Sport for another three seasons with new design for 2023.

Sources confirm to VeloNews that both riders joined the team camp in Spain on Monday.

Three-year deal sees arrival of BetCity, one of the Netherlands' largest online gaming and betting platforms.

Brighter colors and a new design from Bioracer sets tone for next season.

Tour de Hoody: The annual 'big loop' takes in the hidden corners of France, and these are stage cities everyone wants to return to.

Here's the news making headlines on Thursday, December 15.

The Vuelta a España podium finisher says that technology and information is helping young riders beat more experienced rivals.

Here's the news making headlines on Wednesday, December 14.

Slovenian says he doesn't know how long he will continue to race after turning pro at a young age.

American star reveals the details and dynamics of his three breakaway efforts at his spectacular Tour de France debut.

Marquee signings for new season both support Pogačar's Tour de France ambition and provide winning options all through the calendar.

Tour Luxembourg race director Andy Schleck commissioned a study to measure the race's total carbon footprint, which revealed some interesting conclusions.