Tour de France

Tour de France favorites wrap up: Some of the race's top stars speak as the race start draws closer.

Belgian Tour contender says UAE, Pogačar to seek revenge with early aggression, and want to show they are the Real Madrid of cycling.

UCI puts brain center for Jonas Vingegaard's title defense under scrutiny: 'Our priority is to ensure sporting fairness, equitable access to technology, the primacy of man over machine.'

A leaner, trimmer version of Mads Pedersen slots into pole position for the yellow jersey sweepstakes in Saturday's hilly opening stage: 'It makes no sense not to try.'

British star to chase stages as Ineos Grenadiers puts focus on aggressive racing and a Rodríguez podium chase.

A selection of serious, semi-serious, and downright stupid forecasts and hot takes for Le Tour.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Primož Roglič, and Remco Evenepoel.

Whether you're a seasoned cycling fan or a first time watcher, here are some things you should know about the greatest cycling race in the world.

Former pro says victory in the Tour could lead to a Vuelta challenge too: ‘It’s never been done. And he’s the guy who could do it.’

As we get ready to cover the 2024 Tour de France these are some of the tech innovations we are expecting to see.

Red Bull's arrival as co-sponsor and majority owner of the German-based team is the biggest news to hit the cycling marketplace in decades. Will it pay off with yellow?

The Tour de France is a colorful affair, with multiple competitions going on simultaneously. The leader of each competition wears a special yellow, white, green, or polka-dot jersey.

Double world champion bounces back from injury to begin his first Tour. The ambitious Belgian is aiming high…

‘It is impossible to slip through the net,’ says UCI, as new measures are introduced.

Jeremy Whittle explores how a new breed of WorldTour bosses like Plugge, Zeeman, Brailsford pack transferable marketing and management acumen into a role once ruled by ex-riders.

Spain once dominated the hunt for the yellow jersey, but it's been nearly a decade since a Spanish rider hit the Tour de France podium. Velo speaks to the two rising stars.

Commentary: Nine months after team's own success pushed away Roglič, the injury-cursed Killer Bees need its founding leader more than ever.

These are the essentials I brought with me for the nine times I raced the Tour, plus what other pros can’t live without.

Fresh start sees the four-time grand tour winner and past Tour runner-up leading Bora-Hansgrohe squad, and determined to win yellow jersey.

At a glance, race bikes still look somewhat similar to 20 years ago, but look closer and essentially every feature has changed.

With GC captain Carapaz on the mend, riders like Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn will have freedom to move: 'I'm going with high ambitions and big goals.'

The 2023 Vuelta a España winner will be replaced by Bart Lemmen in what's a huge blow for Visma-Lease a Bike.

Landa, Lampaert, Moscon, Hirt among support crew for Evenepoel in Tour de France voyage of discovery, sprinter Merlier left at home.

Two and a half years ago, the 2019 Tour de France winner went close to dying in a shocking accident. He’s now inching closer to his best form.

'Carlos will be leading the Ineos Grenadiers’ charge' : Pidcock, Bernal, and Thomas to back Spain's Rodríguez to corral forces to try to take on the 'Big 4.'

Tour de Hoody: A unique course, four favorites on uncertain form, and a peloton chasing history will make this Tour de France one for the ages.

'The greatest untapped marginal gain': How the rise of body temperature sensors gave the peloton a crucial new datapoint for training, racing, and R&D.

Belgian joins Mathieu van der Poel in committing long term to squad. ‘We have an excellent relationship.'

Nobody knows what version of Vingegaard will show up to the Tour, but Visma-Lease a Bike has no option but to take him: 'We're going with a different mindset.'

‘I’ve been super sick’: US squad will lack former Giro d’Italia winner in its line up for race.

Yates, Almeida, Ayuso confirmed superdomestiques; Slovenian sensation leaves altitude camp early due to death in family.

Derek Gee, Stevie Williams, Pascal Ackermann headline stage hunting team as four-time winner Froome misses out for second year running.

Sepp Kuss, Matteo Jorgenson to ride for Vingegaard as injury doubts remain over defending champ: 'We don't know how far he can go yet.'

Team director keeps superdomestiques on a leash after Yates, Almeida dominate in Suisse: ‘We have a team of rock stars, but they believe in Tadej as the leader'

Astana Qazaqstan team supremo keeps the faith in Cavendish’s prospects of making Tour de France history.

Where will the yellow jersey be won? A stupid-hard opener, some gravel, and the most explosive Tour de France finale in decades will decide.

ASO confirms stages 1 and 2 of 2026 Tour de France will play out entirely in Catalunya before peloton heads back over the border during stage 3.

How technological innovation, training and nutrition science, and hyper motivation will push climbing speeds and performance benchmarks to wild new heights.

#GCKuss redux? Superstar teammates like Kuss, Yates, Jorgenson stand better chances at the Tour podium than some of the beat-up 'Big 4'.

Former Tour champ continues upward trajectory with fourth overall at Tour de Suisse, wants to be part of the Ineos squad this summer.

‘It’s certainly positive for the future’: British rider sees Tour de Suisse progression as proof he’s on the right way.

After a niggling knee injury saw Powless miss out on the spring classics, he's hoping for a return to the Tour de France to make up for lost time 'I missed out on a lot of opportunities.'

With two weeks to go until crucial final Tour de France, Cavendish gives thumbs up to preparation.

UAE Emirates teammates make another statement in wild and wacky 42km stage as 'Team Pog' tunes up for Le Tour, Riccitello hangs tough with the GC pack.

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.

Everything you need to know about each stage, including daily synopses, latest standings, top stories, and more, all curated by Velo's editorial team and delivered to your inbox.

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.