Tour de France 2022 analysis

'The race will still be won or lost in the final week with some filthy climbs across stages 14, 15 and 17,' says Ineos Grenadiers director.

Hot off the back of the Tour de France 2023 route reveal, we pick through who's in the mix for the yellow jersey.

With just a single uphill time trial, the race is set to be decided in the mountains, where the climbs of the Puy de Dôme, Grand Colombier and Col de la Loze stand out.

Jonas Vingegaard’s rags-to-riches story is seemingly incredible, but it was all part of Plugge’s longterm plan to mine talent, polish the rough edges, and create the peloton’s most efficient and seamless team.

Last chance saloon for many teams who haven't won yet; we could see a 'breakaway world championships' as the race leaves the Pyrenees.

Thursday's 18th stage features two hors catégorie climbs, including the summit finish on Hautacam, with a first category slope sandwiched in between.

The defending champion hasn't landed a single blow on Jonas Vingegaard and has just two days to realistically crack him.

Wednesday's 17th stage features three first-category climbs, including a steep ramp to the day’s summit finish.

Vingegaard surfs through the first day in the Pyrenees as UAE Team Emirates lose another rider.

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.

VeloNews puts together the definitive list on the 19 riders Ratcliffe and his team has signed since Ineos took over from Sky.

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.

'Every stage is like a mini World Cup race. It’s so intense. That’s great for the sport and for the viewers but it makes it hard work for the pure sprinters,' says Australian.

'There's a big question over how Vingegaard will cope now that he has a big target on his back,' says Dan Martin in his exclusive column for VeloNews.

'It’s not just about riding around so we’ll use every trick in the book to try and tactically win the race,' says Rod Ellingworth.

The day's battle will be between a breakaway and the climbing sprinters in the bunch.

A brief but brutal flurry of action over the Côte du Cap Blanc-Nez gives early indicators ahead of crueller climbs to come.

A look back at the winners, losers and dramas from modern Tour stages over the pavé.

The Trek-Segafredo rider reflects on the opening three days of racing and what it means to start the Tour de France.

Tour de Hoody: Team boss Rod Ellingworth says Pogačar will 'lose one day' and promises UK super-team will be ready to pounce.

An in-depth look at the data from Mathieu van der Poel, Alexander Kristoff, and Quinn Simmons.

Raids appear focused solely on Bahrain Victorious so far at Tour de France, but teams worry of impact of more police action.

The tension will remain in the bunch for stage 2 with plenty of potential pitfalls for the GC riders.

Ben O'Connor loses almost a minute to defending champion Tadej Pogačar.

We take a trip to the speculation station and ponder the big questions ahead of this year's Tour.

'Ewan has to take something out of this Tour, otherwise it’s starting to look like a really disastrous season for him,' says former green jersey king.

There most definitely will be opportunities for me to fight for a 'W'.

“Imagine getting the 35th Tour de France stage in the British champs jersey, it would be pretty beautiful," Cavendish said.

From Bardet and Pinot to Alaphilippe and Cosnefroy, the home crowd has a lot of big names to shout for. We look at what they could do in the 2022 Tour.

Greg LeMond began to turn the tide on Stage 13 of the 1990 Tour de France, which he would go on to win ahead of Claudio Chiappucci.

From the cobbles to the high mountains, there is plenty for the GC riders to be cautious of in the 2022 Tour de France.

For his direct rivals, the two-time Tour winner is like an impenetrable fortress. Everyone is looking for a crack to try breach the walls.

It has been 10 years since Bradley Wiggins became the first British Tour de France winner. What happened next for the members of Sky's 2012 Tour-winning squad.

The conservative consistency of Geraint Thomas' Tour de Suisse is the antithesis answer to two firecracker Slovenian hares at the Tour de France.

A balanced route, plenty of challenges, and a deep field add up to guaranteed action on cycling's biggest stage.

Jumbo-Visma's first victory in franchise history at the Critérium du Dauphiné sends a warning shot to its rivals ahead of the Tour de France.

Analyzing the team's long-list for the Tour de France.

We take a look at the 14 riders in the frame for a shot at the Tour de France.

Previous winners of the Tour de France

The countdown to the 2022 Tour de France begins and the top favorites have been training at altitude and previewing stages.

The Tour de France boasts the biggest payout in professional racing, but there's a big gap between haves and have-nots in the peloton.

Once-mighty Ineos Grenadiers leaves the Tour de France with a podium spot, but for the richest team in the peloton, is that enough?

Jumbo-Visma won three stages and finishes second overall with only four riders.

Swiss newspaper cites unnamed riders in the peloton saying that rear hubs from several top teams are making 'strange noises' and raised the specter of 'motor-doping'

Mauro Gianetti: 'The current crop of riders are suffering from mistakes of the past'

What would a prestigious Tour de France top-three mean to the diverse bunch of GC hopefuls chasing behind a peerless Tadej Pogačar?

Now second overall, the Tour de France rookie on track for best Danish result since Bjarne Riis won in 1996.

Richard Carapaz racing to defend Ineos-Grenadiers' Tour de France honor in the race it once ruled.

Colombian superstar is the calm eye of the Tour de France hurricane as he pedals within podium range ahead of two decisive climbing stages.

Think Mark Cavendish has the green jersey won already? Think again. Michael Matthews and Sonny Colbrelli are both making a charge for green.

Wednesday's grueling summit finale to the Col du Portet could be the last chance for rivals to shake loose the yellow jersey.

Why is the 2021 Tour de France so hard? Riders point to a brutal week 1, Mathieu van der Poel's early aggression, and Tadej Pogačar.

With Tadej Pogačar and UAE-Team Emirates taking a hands-off approach to the race and others concerned with cracking the yellow jersey, could there be a surprise podium finisher?

A pivot to GC-mode after landing two stage wins would hand Jumbo-Visma the team strength and solo sizzle needed to unseat Pogačar.

Many riders call the principality home for clean living, low taxes, and high-altitude roads.

Some are worried that media restrictions imposed during the COVID pandemic will remain in place even after health conditions improve.

Chris Froome says he's in 'survival' mode and that Vuelta a España start is no guarantee.

Veteran pro isn't ready to throw anyone under the bus based on performance: 'There is really one person who knows, and it is him.'

Hot off the stage win on Mont Ventoux, a revived Jumbo-Visma looks to possible podium in Paris.

What happens when the Tour de France invades a small French village? Months of planning are over in a flash.

Yellow jersey defends lead despite pressure from all sides on Mont Ventoux as Tour de France hits equator.

Jonas Vingegaard exposes tiniest of cracks in Pogačar's armor as Tour de France GC battle takes on a new twist.

After sprinting against Mark Cavendish on stage 10, Wout van Aert wins over Mont Ventoux on stage 11. Where is the limit for the Belgian and can he be a future GC contender?

Mark Cavendish now seems poised to equal or break Eddy Merckx's stage record, and the story couldn't come at a better moment.

Some question the yellow jersey's dominance but Pogačar and team point out that luck and legs have been on his side.

EF Education-Nippo rallying around Colombian veteran who pedals into second half of Tour de France poised for another top spot in Paris.

Mark Cavendish is closing in on the all-time stage-win record of 34 — let's take a dive into his improving chance of equalling Merckx.

Sprint rivals Arnaud Démare and Bryan Coquard eliminated, along with Nic Dlamini in brutal stage across French Alps.

Though Primož Roglič remains the most versatile and dangerous among the GC favorites, did he already miss his chance to win the yellow jersey?

Some suggested that Movistar chased down Richard Carapaz on Friday to settle an old grudge, but those days are long gone in today's high-speed peloton.

After Primož Roglič lost time Friday, the team quickly pivoted to a more aggressive approach, and Sepp Kuss charged into the void.

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.