Tour de France: 30 kilometers of the original route have been canceled—here’s why
The organizers were forced to make a major change to address one of this year’s biggest problems: the scorching heat.
The organizers were forced to make a major change to address one of this year’s biggest problems: the scorching heat.
The Belgian sprinter made the most of his strengths to finish ahead of Norway’s Wærenskjold and Eritrea’s Girmay at the finish line.
The world champion reclaimed the symbol of his supremacy with a solo effort that allowed him to raise his arms in triumph at Gavarnie-Gèdre.
Although it’s only in its first week, the Grande Boucle promises to be a thrilling contest among the top contenders for the overall victory.
The Slovenian rider won the third stage of the Grande Boucle, also claiming the leader’s jersey based on his overall standings.
The top Italian finisher at the finish line in Barcelona and in the overall standings is 24-year-old Davide Piganzoli.
A far cry from the large contingents of the past, Italian cycling will be represented by a total of twelve riders.
Concerns are growing over the severe heat wave that is causing problems across Europe, with France being no exception.
The Slovenian put on a stunning display of strength in the first stage of the Tour de Suisse: it’s a sign that he’s in exceptional form.
The Slovenian wants to complete his rich trophy case by adding, in addition to what would be his fifth Tour, two monumental classics.
Thymen Arensman makes an encore of his Superbagneres success by also triumphing in La Plagne, Tadej Pogacar has his hands on his fourth Tour de France.
Australia's Ben O'Connor won the 18th stage of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar trims another ten seconds off Jonas Vingegaard.
No surprises after a stage that even on the eve seemed destined for the sprinters: Tadej Pogacar remains firmly in the yellow jersey.
The slippery asphalt made the stage finish decidedly treacherous, but the sprinter from Friuli made no mistake and won his second victory.
"Pogacar is complaining about something that doesn’t exist" the Belgian rider of Team Visma-Lease at Bike, commented.
"Today since the start I have been thinking about Samuel" said the Slovenian.
Ireland’s Ben Healy won the sixth stage of the Tour de France, Mathieu Van Der Poel snatching the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by just one second.
The fraction that took the riders from Amiens to Rouen changed some of the balance within the Top 10.
The world champion reaches triple digits in pro wins on stage 4 of the Grande Boucle.
The puzzling incident happened in Saint-Étienne-au-Mont.
The Slovenian champion is starting to carb up on French climbs, going on to take the lead at the Tour of Dauphiné.
The Belgian champion dominated the Tour of Dauphiné time trial, putting his two main rivals for the Tour behind him as well.
The sprinter from Friuli triumphed in the second stage of the Tour of Dauphiné, also managing to jump to the top of the general classification.
The Belgian was ahead of compatriot Jasper Philipsen, winner of the Green Jersey.
The Slovenian of Bahrain-Victorious sprinted ahead of Asgreen (Quick-Step) and O’Connor (AG2R Citroen Team).
The Austrian was ahead of Simon Yates and Pello Bilbao.
The Basque won his second career partial victory at the Grande Boucle, Vingegaard retains the yellow jersey.
“I’m very sad but I still haven’t recovered from the crash on stage 4,” said Fabio Jakobsen.
First career success at the Grande Boucle for the Bahrain Victorious rider.
Wonderful duel between the Slovenian and the Dane in the Tarbes-Cauterets Cambasque.