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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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'Initially I called it love-hate but I can walk back on that now' – Ben O'Connor at peace with Tour de France after years of mixed fortunes
Australian rider looks to chase breakaway success in second and third week of the Tour, surprised that more riders don't combine Giro and Tour -
American Criterium Cup: Tyler Williams and Skylar Schneider seal L39ION of Los Angeles sweep at Boise Twilight elite races
Skylar Schneider retains ACC series lead while Justin Williams slots into men's top spot with runner-up finish in Idaho -
Gravel Earth Series: Geerike Schreurs dominates five days at Oregon Trail Gravel while Cameron Jones retakes lead from Ian Boswell on final stage for men's overall
Karolina Migoń earns one stage victory in Cascade Mountains to go second overall for elite women
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'Ambush territory' - Why there could be major surprises in the coming Tour de France stages through the Massif Central
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'He lost it on one day, he can turn it around on one day' – What now for Jonas Vingegaard and Visma after ending Tour de France first week with 2:42 deficit to Pogačar?
Matteo Jorgenson describes race leader as 'maybe the greatest cyclist of all time' but adds his teammate 'really believes he can beat him, we all do' -
In this extreme heat there's less room to hide, it's like you're at altitude and some riders adapt better than others - Matej Mohorič's Tour de France diary
Three-time Tour de France stage winner reflects on a TTT mistake, numbers behind his team's hydration strategy during the hot weather, and which stage he hopes to target for a breakaway victory
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Pained, exhausted, and doused with water – Faces of the first week of the Tour de France
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'One of the most challenging goals I have ever spoken out loud' becomes stunning reality as off-road star Kate Courtney enters the Women's WorldTour
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