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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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'Stayin Alive' – Tadej Pogačar posts update from Barcelona hospital bed as question marks linger over cause of crash and rest of season after Vuelta a España abandon
Operation on Slovenian's collarbone fracture delayed due to concussion also suffered in crash -
How to watch Vuelta a España 2026 – Live streams and official broadcasters for stage 9
All the ways you can watch or stream the 2026 Vuelta a España from wherever you are in the world, including free options, with stage 9 on Sunday -
Vuelta a España 2026 abandons – A day of carnage in Spain on stage 8 as Van Tricht, Uriarte, Gaffuri, and Pogačar crash out
Tracking all the riders who have crashed out or otherwise left this year's Spanish Grand Tour
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Tadej Pogačar's brutally unexpected exit from the Vuelta a España is a massive reminder of cycling's intrinsic unpredictability - Analysis
Slovenian's dramatic departure from race creates a total game-changer for the Spanish Grand Tour -
Disappointment at SD Worx-Protime as Mischa Bredewold misses fourth consecutive victory at Classic Lorient Agglomération
Defending champion isolated in the final but still sprints to second place -
'A lot of people thought they were superheroes today' – Matthew Brennan laments risk-taking in Vuelta a España peloton on a day marked by numerous crashes
Wout van Aert recounts Tadej Pogačar's crash – 'It looked to me as though he lost control of his handlebars due to bumps in the road'
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2026 Vuelta a España penalties, fines and yellow cards - stage 8 sees one penalty for littering
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe DS is fined -
'It's a sad way to end it' - exit of Tadej Pogačar sparks wave of sympathy and regret in the Vuelta a España peloton
Stage winner Bryan Coquard struggles with delight at victory but sadness for Slovenian's plight -
‘Right now we have to be with Tadej the person' - UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Pogačar's recovery after Vuelta a España leader crashes out of race
Unclear how crash happened, Pogačar tried to continue but unable to remain in race
