Welcome to what is undoubtedly one of the most important articles during the 2026 Tour de France. Over the next three weeks, ...

Mauro Schmid celebrates after outfoxing the breakaway to win in Belfort. Jeff Pachoud / Getty Images The 2026 Tour de France finally got a proper breakaway and what an escape it was. Mauro Schmid was ...

Fractures for Jenno Berckmoes and Fernándo Gaviria, Dorian Godon passes first concussion check ...

Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier executed a perfectly timed sprint to secure his third stage win of this year’s Tour de France.

Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several ...

Relive the top highlights from Stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France, a flat 179.1-km (111.3-mile) trek from Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone in the east of France.

These Tour de France marginal gains can be done by you at home and might boost your performance in training. But are they ...

Tadej Pogačar delivered another demonstration of his supreme ability on stage six of the Tour de France, going solo on the ...

Paul Seixas is the youngest Tour de France rider in 89 years. His meteoric rise is a continuation of modern cycling’s ...

Cycling's signature event is nearly here, with the start of the 2026 Tour de France just days away. With the spring classics, the Giro d'Italia and several one-week tours already in the books, July ...

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