Tour de France

We're in for an exciting few days of racing.

The first really mountainous stage of this year's Tour.

The peloton faced the longest stage at the Tour de France in 21 years on stage 7.

The strongest guy isn't on the strongest team and the peloton is having fun with it.

Tadej Pogačar has a weakness, but it's not his own legs.

Primož Roglič finished stage 7 of the Tour de France nearly four minutes behind Tadej Pogačar.

Matej Mohoric won stage 7 of the Tour de France out of the breakaway on a day that saw a major shakeup in the GC battle.

The fan who caused a crash on stage 1 of the Tour has been released from police custody but must appear in court in October.

When photographing a bike race from a motorcycle there may be multiple options, but when shooting the Tour from a car, options are significantly limited.

Watch the video highlights from the longest Tour de France stage in 21 years.

Here's what Mathieu van der Poel, Geraint Thomas, Primož Roglič, and others said after the nearly 250km route to the foothills of the Alps.

Jumbo-Visma must go back to the drawing board after Primož Roglič lost nearly four minutes on the road to Le Creusot but what should they do?

Pogačar saw his team crumble around him Friday as Ineos Grenadiers went on the offense – it sets the tone for two explosive days in the Alps.

Rivals could be running out of options to attack as the Alps loom with favorable ground for defending champion.

Mathieu van der Poel defended the yellow jersey from the front of the race, riding in the breakaway group.

EF Education-Nippo is rallying around Colombian captain and putting breakaway chances on hold for now.

Team chef battles to keep riders motivated and excited to eat with food that 'brings a little holiday to the table' – though burgers also get have their place.

Former VeloNews editor John Wilcockson is profiling the Tour de France abandons. Jasha Sütterlin was the first rider to leave the 2021 race early.

A behind-the-scenes look at TDF time trial tech including new bikes and new wheels.

Lurking in Mark Cavendish's shadow is a man who desperately wants to win a Tour de France stage.

Here's what's making headlines for Friday, July 2.

A long day with plenty of climbing.

And what was Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet doing off the front on a 'sprint' stage?

Mark Cavendish moved to within two victories of tying Eddy Merckx's all-time record for Tour de France stage wins on Thursday.

Mark Cavendish sprinted to his 32nd Tour de France stage win on Thursday's stage 6.

Here's what Michael Mørkøv, Peter Sagan, and others said after Mark Cavendish rocketed to another stage win.

British super-team on its heels after uneven start to 2021 Tour de France.

Watch the thrilling highlights and final kilometer of racing from stage 6 of the 2021 Tour de France.

It is a classic shot — perfectly framing the peloton, the château, and the Loire River.

Oliver Naesen and Thomas De Gendt see legal punishment as a step too far for overzealous fan.

Mark Cavendish is shying away from discussing Eddy Merckx's record of 34 Tour de France stage wins as he creeps closer to the mark.

Kids shouldn't be taught to ignore broken bones.

Mathieu van der Poel defends yellow jersey, maintaining an eight-second margin ahead of Tadej Pogačar.

Here's the news making the headlines on Thursday, July 1.

Jacopo Guarnieri is a hugely successful leadout man for Arnaud Démare but he also balances his life as a rider with life as a single parent.

Marc Soler broke both arms in the crash on stage 1 of the Tour de France but rode to the finish before abandoning. ASO withdraws its action against the spectator.

Commentators often talk about the break needing one minute per 10 km. But is it that simple?

Should be one for the sprinters.

Are the Ineos Grenadiers out of contention?

No, not that one.

We've seen Tadej Pogačar attack and attack again. Now, we get to see Pogačar play defense at the Tour de France. Is he up to the challenge?

Time trials offer numerous opportunities to focus on the rider, their effort, and their equipment as they race by, one by one.

We take a deep dive on some time trial bikes and the tech of this year's Tour de France looking at tyre pressure, weight, chainring sizes and more.

Here's what Julian Alaphilippe, Stefan Küng, Wout van Aert and others said after Tadej Pogačar rode to victory and Mathieu van der Poel defended yellow.

Video highlights from stage 5 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Wednesday, June 30.

A sleepless night, a 900km drive and a determined ride sees Mathieu van der Poel keep yellow for another day at the Tour de France.

From the spluttering Ineos Grenadiers to a resurgent Primož Roglič – what did Wednesday's TT do to the GC and how could it impact the days to come?

Mathieu van der Poel defends overall while Tadej Pogačar climbs to second on the general classification.

A suspect was taken into custody near the stage 1 finish in Landerneau.

Chris Froome once ruled the Tour de France, now banged up and bruised, he's racing to make the time cut.

Trainer Vasilis Anastopoulos reconfigured Cavendish's training and helped rebuild the confidence that saw the Manxman land victory number 31.

Canadian star says the now-banned 'super-tuck' isn't behind a spate of crashes, and puts blame on narrow roads, stressed peloton.

EF Education-Nippo hopes American can pick up where he left off in second Tour de France ride, with breakaway efforts and GC support.

Matthieu Van der Poel isn't expected to hold onto yellow past the upcoming time trial, but every advantage may help.

Alt Tour update: a guy in Birkenstocks racing the peloton to Paris for charity, no biggy.

They say sprinting is as much a matter of belief as power, that desire can be as good as any leadout.

Primož Roglič, Geraint Thomas will start battered, bruised and with time to regain in crucial time trial Wednesday.

Australian, who directed Tadej Pogacar to victory in the Tour last year, is forced to sit out this year’s race due to cancer treatment but he still is very much a part of the team’s Tour defense.

Brent Van Moer looked over his shoulder, saw the peloton round the bend, shook his head and pressed on.

The first of two ITTs in this year's Tour.

A rider protest started off the stage, but not all the players involved saw eye to eye.

The peloton tweeted their congratulations to the Manx Missile

New wheels, a new Cervelo, and much more from the pits at the Tour de France

Mark Cavendish's stage win gave the Tour de France a shot of joy at exactly the right moment, writes Fred Dreier.

Video of the final kilometer of stage 4 of the 2021 Tour de France.

After yesterday’s crash-filled stage I was hoping that today’s stage would be relatively quiet.

Here's what Geraint Thomas, Primož Roglič, Tadej Pogačar, and others said after Cav's emotional win.

Some see a relatively young and inexperienced UAE-Team Emirates as a possible opening to attack Tadej Pogačar if the wind kicks up later this week.

According to the CPA "These changes are more necessary than ever."

The most prolific sprinter in Tour de France history turns back the pages and says he's racing for the love of the sprint.

Mathieu van der Poel rides another day in the leader's yellow jersey.

Jumbo-Visma braces for time loses in Wednesday’s time trial against Tadej Pogačar.

Hugo Houle used to watch the Tour de France every summer with his brother who was killed in a hit and run in 2012. This year he wants to win a stage for him.

Groupama-FDJ riders have a brand new Xelius SL3 all-around lightweight aero bike for the Tour de France.

A strange tale of cryptocurrency, more offices than employees, and more questions than answers.

Here's the news making the headlines on Tuesday, June 29.

Former world champion Philippe Gilbert wants riders to neutralize the first 10km of stage 4 in protest against Monday's technical finish.

We take a look at some of the new, unbranded, prototype, and non-sponsor-correct wheels and tyres used in this year's Tour de France peloton.

Here's a summary of the most significantly injured in a chaotic first three days of racing.