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Aussies on Tour – The 10 Australians flying the flag at the 2025 Tour de France
By Simone Giuliani published
Analysis The return of a strong contingent from the nation with everything from general classification goals to mountain support roles, lead-out duties and stage wins to chase

Gallery: Geraint Thomas' last ever Tour de France race bike
By Will Jones published
Gallery How has the venerable Welshman set up his Pinarello Dogma on the eve of his final Tour de France?

The shadow tour? Inside the Coupe de France, French cycling's second-biggest multi-day competition
By Katy Madgwick published
The Tour de France may be the pinnacle, but this lower-level series offers important racing for French teams, the chance for young riders to shine, and all-important UCI points

I've been to seven Tours de France as a fan – here are my tips if you're going to spectate for the first time
By Matilda Price published
Feature How to make the most of a trip to see the Tour, from someone who has spent a lot of time on the roadside

How much does a Tour de France bike cost?
By Josh Croxton last updated
One great benefit unique to cycling is the ability to ride the same equipment as the pros... but what is the cost of a Tour de France bike?

The three Tour de France stages Tadej Pogačar will want to win most – Sites of Jonas Vingegaard's previous successes bring 'revenge' into play
By James Moultrie published
Analysis The importance of Hautacam, Mont Ventoux and the Col de la Loze in the fight for the 2025 yellow jersey

'Something that seemed utopic just a few years ago' – Meet Giusy Virelli, the woman behind the new incarnation of the Giro d'Italia Women
By Maria David published
Interview 'The Giro d’Italia is seen as the toughest race in the world’s most beautiful place, so we have to do the same for the Giro d’Italia Women!'

Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen and Jonathan Milan headline long list of fast finishers set for titanic battle beginning on day one in Lille

Giro d'Italia Women 2025 start list
By Laura Weislo published
Start List Elisa Longo Borghini returns as defending champion

How are Tour de France numbers assigned?
By James Moultrie, Matilda Price last updated
Feature We take a look at how La Grande Boucle decides on each rider’s number

Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Dani Ostanek, Joseph Lycett, Matilda Price, Alasdair Fotheringham, Peter Stuart, Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Cyclingnews takes you through the riders and objectives of all 23 teams lining up in Lille this Satuday

Tour de France prize money explained: How much money will the 2025 yellow jersey winner take home?
By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Feature There's over €2.5 million in prize money up for grabs this July, and plenty of ways to earn a slice of it

Project Lenny: Can Rod Ellingworth and Bahrain Victorious develop France's next Tour de France winner?
By Pete Trifunovic published
Feature Lenny Martinez has left the French team stable in a bid to one day become a challenger at his home Grand Tour

Remco Evenepoel's bike for the Tour de France: New wheels, new chainrings, and that beautiful gold paint
By Will Jones last updated
Pro Bike A look at the double Olympic Champion's gold Tarmac SL8, as well as more of the Belgian's notable custom bikes over the years

Iconic ascents, unpredictability and 'a little bit of craziness' - Tales from the women's Giro d'Italia
By Maria David published
From the very first winner in 1988, 'La Mamma Volante', to the latest 'amazing journey' that put Elisa Longo Borghini in the maglia rosa in her 13th participation

On the road with Philippa York and David Walsh – 'The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me' book extract
By Philippa York published
Extract York and Walsh discuss the Tour de France, gender in sport, doping, and much more in wide-ranging new book
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