Tour de France 2026 preview: the contenders, sprinters and stage-hunters to watch
From four-time champion Tadej Pogačar to 19-year-old debutant Paul Seixas, a 3,333km route from Barcelona to Paris sets the stage. Here's who to watch across G…
Rouleur podcast: Spring Classics with De Vlaeminck, Maertens, author Harry Pearson
Ian Parkinson talks with Roger De Vlaeminck, Freddy Maertens and author Harry Pearson in this Flanders-themed edition of the Rouleur Podcast.
A Flanders themed edition to mark the climax of the Spring classics season.
Ian Parkinson talks with with legendary hard-man Roger “Mr Paris Roubaix” De Vlaeminck – always good value for an inflammatory soundbite, as seen in the latest issue of Rouleur.
Freddy Maertens recalls the triumphs and disasters from a career which saw him win World Championships, Grand Tours and Classics – and reflects on his sometimes stormy relationship with Eddy Merckx.
Harry Pearson, author of The Emperor, The Beast and The Milkman, analyses cycling fans’ love of all things Flemish – chips, beer, cobbles and the sheer grittiness of the riders.
Our Desire Editor Stuart Clapp would never make it as a Flanders hardman. He remembers the time he burst into tears at the top of the Muur. It’s a long story…
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Tour de France bookies' favourites 2026: Who will win the yellow jersey?
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Tour de France 2026 start list: The riders for this year’s race
All 176 riders confirmed for the Tour de France 2025 start list, with team selections ranging from GC contenders to sprint trains.
Question Time: Greg LeMond on gravel, Pogačar, and modern cycling
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Africa Rising: The next young riders chasing the wheels of giants
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'There's a lot more to agency work than contracts' — Hannah Barnes and a fresh approach to rider management
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Tour de France prize money: How much does the winner receive?
With different jerseys, stage wins, and a GC classification, we look at what is awarded to the riders throughout the Tour de France
How to watch and live stream the Tour de France 2026
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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.
