Tadej Pogačar loses Rafal Majka to injury ahead of Tour de France climax
UAE Team Emirates is down to four riders after Majka succumbs to injury sustained in stage 16 mechanical.
UAE Team Emirates is down to four riders after Majka succumbs to injury sustained in stage 16 mechanical.
The American helped pace Tadej Pogačar for most of the final 30 kilometers, setting up the Slovenian for the stage victory.
Stage 17 sees the peloton tackle four climbs in the Pyrenees, a mountain range with an enchanting history at the Tour de France.
Dutch sprinter slumps against barriers after battle to stay in the race.
Thomas limits his loses to the top two as Adam Yates struggles through illness and drops three places in the GC.
Adam Yates and Tom Pidcock drop down the overall standings as Romain Bardet bounces back to sixth overall.
Brandon McNulty rode at the front to blow up the peloton and crossed the line third to win the most combative prize.
Jumbo-Visma's green machine mathematically safe in points classification after stage 17 intermediate sprint. If he completes race, he’ll win his first 'maillot vert.'
Rejigged prime system and aggressive racing by breakaway riders change dynamics of best climber's competition.
Australian sprinter looks destined to stay with Lotto-Soudal but says he wants to strengthen his leadout train.
The Colombian climber confirmed he's back in top shape after taking antibiotics to step back into key helper role just in time for the Pyrénées.
UAE Emirates on the ropes after loss of fourth rider as pressure mounts on Tadej Pogačar; Tim Wellens latest to leave with COVID-19.
Dropped on Mur de Péguère, Team DSM leader falls from fourth to ninth overall after stage 16 sufferings.
The 'wild west' feel of the Pyrénées serves up the unpredictability and explosiveness the waning days of a thrilling Tour deserves.
Four-time Tour de France winner moves into 25th overall and says latest Israel Premier Tech victory leaves him 'speechless.'
Pidcock's longtime mentor Kurt Bogaerts says ‘there is no door closed’ regarding the Alpe d’Huez winner’s potential.
Wednesday's 17th stage features three first-category climbs, including a steep ramp to the day’s summit finish.
Kuss' form has always been slightly inconsistent, but he can't afford a dip now.
Tragedy and triumph on the roads of the Pyrenees.
Our predictions for stage 17, a proper day's climbing in the Pyrenees.
Your move, Thibaut Pinot.
'His heart was hurting more than anything else'.
Marc Soler was reportedly advised to climb off during stage 16, but he doggedly pedalled on despite being sick, and finished 15 minutes OTL.
The Canadian wins the attack-riddled 16th stage across the French Pyrénées while Jonas Vingegaard fends off Tadej Pogačar.
Catch up on the action from an aggressive stage in the Pyrenees.
The Welshman realises a lifelong dream, doing his best to soak it all in.
'I know Pogačar will attack me so every day is about trying to follow him and not leaving any gaps,' says yellow jersey.
Hugo Houle vowed to win a Tour stage for his brother. The Canadian stalwart did that and much more with stunning solo win on Tuesday's stage.
'He’s out of contract this year and that can always play a different part when it comes to committing to a teammate, but he was really committed to me,' says Welshman.
Cool chins, full hearts, can't lose.
Vingegaard surfs through the first day in the Pyrenees as UAE Team Emirates lose another rider.
Kuss delivers crushing ride on road to Foix as he carries burden of shepherding Vingegard through two mountaintops to come.
The Spaniard missed the time cut by 15 minutes after vomiting several times during the stage.
The third week of the Tour de France is upon us and the peloton is heading into the Pyrenees for stage 16.
Six of the top-10 placings changed in the first of three climbing stages in the Pyrénées.
The final Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift rosters are slowly coming together.
The Canadian wins the attack-riddled 16th stage across the French Pyrénées while Jonas Vingegaard fends off Tadej Pogačar.
'I don't know if Vingegaard will crack but every rider can have a bad day,' says former winner.
Race officials at the Vuelta a Burgos confirm the Giro d'Italia champ will be starting the five-day race in northern Spain.
The Trek-Segafredo rider reflects on illness during the Tour, his teammate Mads Pedersen’s success and what could be a dazzling final week of racing.
The French team is down to three riders for the closing stages of the 2022 Tour de France, Bora-Hansgrohe's Kämna and Cofidis' Walscheid also exit.
The 21-year-old is among key contract extensions and renewals for Team DSM that also include Nils Eekhoff, Chris Hamilton, and Martijn Tusveld.
Pogačar looked unbeatable until he fell into the trap set by Jumbo-Visma that turned the Tour de France upside down last week.
Can Pogačar break Vingegaard's defences? Will the stage 20 ITT decide it all? Will Caleb Ewan get a stage win?
Team DSM pushes back on perceived notion that Bardet could come unstuck in penultimate stage TT of Tour de France.
Jumbo-Visma's crucial call to pull Roglič to protect his health will leave Jonas Vingegaard short-handed ahead of final week of Tour — was it the right one? Our editors chime in.
VeloNews puts together the definitive list on the 19 riders Ratcliffe and his team has signed since Ineos took over from Sky.
The first day in the Pyrenees looks like it could suit a breakaway?
French ProTeam to receive major budget increase for 2023.
Groupama-FDJ leader looking to win back time in the mountains which suit his characteristics.
Magnus Cort's COVID infection, in data and his personal observations.
We look at the power numbers of Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogačar, Sepp Kuss, Matteo Jorgenson, and more at the Tour de France.
Governing body says no signs of hidden motors have been detected.
Straight to your ears from the finish lines, press rooms, and restaurants of the Tour de France.
Both positive tests came from riders outside the top 20 on GC.
The last time France had a winless Tour was 1999. It’s not too late to triumph and there’s plenty of reasons behind it. Gaudu, Bardet and Madiot chime in.
Pogačar says Ineos Grenadiers appears to be 'racing for the podium' but hopes the attacks will come against Jonas Vinegaaard: 'He is the favorite to win.'
'The race is still very much on,' vows DSM. But is Bardet backed against two conflicting battles ahead of the Tour's final week?
The 2018 Tour winner is having his best Tour in years and enters the final week with everything in play: 'You've got to keep believing.'
Tuesday's 16th stage features two first-category climbs in the second half of the route that will be punctuated once again by blazing heat.
Jumbo-Visma leads among 22 teams with the lion's share of prize money to be awarded Sunday in Paris.
'Guys are really struggling:' Brutality of Tour baked by heat and shaped by aggressive racing takes toll on master leadout man Mørkøv.
Neither rider is in the top-20 and both will face further testing prior to Tuesday's stage 16.
Michael Matthews beating climbers in the mountains, Wout Van Aert able to win everywhere: versatility means more chances for success than ever before.
Israel-Premier Tech climber crashed Sunday, and although he finished the stage, an X-ray reveals a fractured right rib.
What a week of racing it's been. Before the final week begins, let's take stock of what we just witnessed.
'We want him to podium in the tour ... it’s within his reach.' Quintana quietly cruises into form at Tour de France as team targets more in third week.
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Jumbo is now weaker, particularly in the high mountains. Can Pogačar take advantage?
Philipsen won his first Tour de France stage on the same finish he finished third behind Mark Cavendish in 2021.
A masterclass in fluid transportation from Toms Skujiņš.
Straight to your ears from the finish lines, press rooms, and restaurants of the Tour de France.
Watch the highlights from an action-packed sprint stage.
After six podium finishes on the Tour last year, the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider claimed his maiden stage victory.
Jonas Vingegaard loses two teammates in one day as Steven Kruijswijk crashes out on the road to Carcassonne.
“You can win a stage and all of a sudden it can go from being a disaster to a great success for the team," says American rider Joe Dombrowski.
'I’m more looking ahead but you have to be aware of what’s behind you,' Welshman tells VeloNews.
The peloton races on in extreme heat on Sunday from Rodez to Carcassonne.
Cofidis rider was seeing stars at the finish in Carcassonne after valiant breakaway effort on home roads.
We’re back in Carcassonne for stage 15, scene of history-making sprint victories and some delicious history.