How Tourmalet stayed true to form on its eightieth outing
The famed climb lived up to expectations on stage six of the Tour de France, with Tadej Pogačar its latest conqueror.
Tour de France winners: The full history
Only one rider can win the Tour de France each year, making it one of the most select groups in cycling. We take a look at some of the youngest, oldest and most successful winners.
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'Pogačar is a good bike rider, so I'll take the L': GC commiserations after Tourmalet
With Tadej Pogačar in yellow by a terrifying margin and the general classification in tatters, we're all in need of a stiff drink.
In the wake of greatness: Chasing Pogačar and how the Tour podium is shaping up after stage six
From team infighting to teammate delight, the battle for third is hotting up at the Tour de France. Tadej Pogačar, as always, takes the plaudits after stage si…
'I wanted to enjoy myself, that's exactly what I did': Veistroffer is the hero of stage five
While Olav Kooij added another win to his tally in Pau, it was Baptiste Veistroffer's valiant 144km lone break – and the joy he took in it – that won hearts on stage five of the Tour de France
'Having two leaders brings a nice dynamic in the team' – Decathlon's dual debutants tick off first objective at Tour
Olav Kooij and Paul Seixas are sharing the pressure at their maiden Tour de France – not that you could tell
'It's nice to show them they are wrong': It's good to have you back, Mads
After a ten-month drought, the former world champion took his 61st professional victory on the breakaway stage to Foix. Pedersen is in green, and order feels s…
Stage four provides the evidence: get in the break or see the Tour wins disappear
After a Grand Départ dominated by the general classification riders, the Tour de France breakaway got their way on stage four and the Scandinavians were the bi…
'It was a dream to wear it one day': Bienvenue en France, Baudin
Frenchman Alex Baudin marked the Tour de France's return home with a mammoth effort in the break. The stage win would eventually go to Tadej Pogačar, but the E…
'If you see a Mexican flag it's for me': Isaac del Toro lands historic Tour de France stage win
Del Toro wins his country's first Tour stage since 1986 to the delight of adoring fans in Barcelona.
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In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
