Latest articles by Stephen Puddicombe
As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
LIVE The peloton tackles the penultimate day heading from La Bridoire to the top of Grand Colombier, a beast of a climb that is 8.4km long and averages 10.2%, with sections that are much steeper
As it happened: big battle but no changes to the GC on stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia
Live A double ascent of Piancavallo provides the final test for the GC contenders
As it happened: Breakaway takes the stage and a change on the GC podium after epic Dolomites queen stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia
Live The queen stage of the race – 5,000 metres of climbing and six classified climbs in the Dolomites
As it happened: Maglia ciclamino changes hands again as stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia ends in a sprint
Live The race's penultimate sprint showdown comes at the end of a 167km stage
As it happened: late attack from the breakaway seals victory at stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia
Live Breakaway action is possible on this 200km hilly stage to Andalo
As it happened: Breakaway given no chance on Swiss summit finish as GC favourites contest the win on Giro d’Italia stage 16
Live Back to the mountains and into Switzerland for the 11.7km climb to Carì
As it happened: Maglia rosa changes hands during brutal day of climbing at stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia
Live The race hits the high mountains with 4,350 metres of climbing in the Alps
As it happened: Win goes to the breakaway on stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia
Live Late hills could disrupt the sprinters as the race heads to Verbania
As it happened: Late solo attacker steals victory from the sprinters on stage 12 of the Giro d'Itallia
Live A chance for a breakaway over 177km in Liguria
As it happened: Two-up sprint decides victory as breakaway survives stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia
Live Hills are back on the menu with 2,500 metres of climbing on the way to Chiavari
As it happened: Big reshuffle after crucial Giro d’Italia stage 10 time trial
Live A flat 40.2km against the clock in Tuscany
As It happened: The win goes to the breakaway on punchy Tappe dei Muri stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia
Live A challenging day in the Marche hills concludes with an 8% finishing climb in Fermo
As it happened: Giro d'Italia stage 3 decided by photo finish bunch sprint
Live Another day for the sprinters as the peloton heads to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia
As it happened: Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia ends in reduced bunch sprint after Vingegaard and other attackers caught
Live A 220km hilly stage with a challenging late climb inside the final 10km
As it happened: Stage win goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey put under pressure on rainy final stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country
LIVE The grand finale features six big climbs and another 3,000 metres of elevation
At it happened: Action-packed queen stage of the Itzulia Basque Country decided by two-up sprint
LIVE Eight classified climbs and 3,800 metres of ascent pack the queen stage of the race in Eibar
As it happened: Victory goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey gains time on chaotic stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country
LIVE Seven classified climbs and 3,137 metres of elevation on a challenging stage around Galdakao
As it happened: Breakaway comes out on top at stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country
LIVE One for the hardy sprinters on a 152.8km loop around Basauri
As it happened: Victory sealed by early attack on selective stage 2 of Itzulia Basque Country
LIVE A 164km hilly stage featuring a decisive late 9.5km climb
As it happened: Young talent claims first WorldTour win at stage 1 of Itzulia Basque Country
LIVE A 13.9km time trial to open proceedings
As it happened: In Flanders Fields Men ends in group sprint after late catch of breakaway
LIVE The cobbled Classics continue with the newly-named Gent-Wevelgem
As it happened: Thrilling finale at E3 Saxo Classic comes down to the wire
The cobbled Classics get serious with the 'mini Tour of Flanders'
As it happened: Reduced bunch sprints for victory at end of windy day at Ronde Van Brugge
The new-look mid-week Classic sees the sprinters out in force in Bruges
