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'A free mind equals fast legs' – How my mental state helped me wear the yellow jersey for two days at an unforgettable Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Member Exclusive In Luke Tuckwell's latest column for Cyclingnews, he recalls his memorable week in France, and how he went from tears in training to his first yellow jersey
There were winners and losers at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, but mainly losers – including anyone hoping for a ramp-up in Tour de France tension
Analysis Tadej Pogačar's domestique beating all of his rivals doesn't exactly bode well for the Tour and hopes of a more open race
From glory to futility – What version of Paul Seixas will rise from the ashes of his torched Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Analysis The French prodigy's Dauphiné did not go as expected, but it may have taught him some lessons he needed to learn
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'I gambled, I put a lot into my effort, I've lost quite a bit' – Final day breakaway for three Netcompany-Ineos riders rounds out brutally tough Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes for British squad
News Kévin Vauquelin best overall finisher for British team in 15th place after Oscar Onley crashes out and Josh Tarling breaks collarbone
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How do time limits work in the Tour de France?
Riders face being sent home from the race if they finish outside the daily limit -
Storms spark mudslides on controversial Tour de France stage route to Col de Sarenne near Alpe d'Huez
Heat and humidity among weather challenges at Tour de France that bring UCI 'High Temperature Protocol' to forefront -
'We have big dreams' - Biniam Girmay blames Intermarché for lack of 2025 success but aims high in 2026 Tour de France sprints
Eritrean sprinter has a strong but unproven lead-out train after move to NSN
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Former Alpe d'Huez stage winner Tom Pidcock confirmed to lead Pinarello-Q36.5 as versatile squad 'look for opportunities every day' at Tour de France
Briton supported by Giro stage winner Chris Harper and Grand Tour veterans Damien Howson and Fred Wright -
'He's got the legs to go for a Tour de France' - Five-time champion Miguel Indurain backs Paul Seixas as future race winner
Spanish star gives Tadej Pogačar top favourite status, but warns that Seixas could present a serious challenge -
'You can't wallow in what could have been' – Geraint Thomas says Netcompany Ineos ready to pivot from Tour de France GC to stage hunting
Former Tour winner and now Director of Racing tells his riders to express themselves and enjoy the Tour
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'Never go on social media' – How top teams try to ensure fans' wild Tour de France fever doesn't keep their star riders awake at night
Managing expectations and pressure is an increasingly important element for riders and their performances, as Bahrain Victorious' performance manager and two leaders explain to Cyclingnews -
Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed review: Properly rapid race-day tyres, but setup gremlins and resilience affect them
Tangibly fast tyres to ride with extreme suppleness. But getting the bead to seal takes time, and the thin construction means longevity is limited. -
Remarkable recovery sees Josh Tarling go from broken collarbone surgery to Tour de France debut in just three weeks
Welsh rider to play vital role in opening stage team time trial after returning from June 12 injury
