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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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'So many riders now are able to ride at a high level, it's crazy' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot reveals she hit a power PB as she was being put to the sword at Tour de France Femmes
Defending champion reflects on massive gains in level in women's cycling, saying 'in one year, the difference is huge' -
'Hot burning knife blades on our wheels' – The controversial story of disc brake adoption in the peloton, 10 years on
A decade on from the UCI's first disc brake trials, riders, mechanics, and brands tell Dan Cavallari of the safety concerns, technical hurdles, and old-school scepticism behind one of the biggest changes ever to sweep the bike industry -
'It's just a mind trip' – Riders from the Tour de France Femmes peloton recount their racing experiences of Mont Ventoux
Many of the women tackling the Giant of Provence on stage 7 will be doing so for the first time, so Cyclingnews spoke to those who have raced it before
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What is Mont Ventoux? All you need to know about the 'bald mountain' that is part of the Tour de France
The statistics and stories behind the mythical mountain in Provence which will feature in the Tour de France Femmes in 2026 -
A proposal, a baptism of fire and an MTB ride at 10 years old – Everyone at the Tour de France Femmes has a Mont Ventoux story
The Bald Mountain was the talk of the town on stage 6, with even those who have never raced holding special memories of the climb -
Volta a Portugal: Francisco Campos claims three-up sprint to win stage 1 in Sintra
Rui Oliveira moves into the overall race lead
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Despite 'all the noise', UAE Team L'IMAD's multi-leader approach working but Mont Ventoux could change everything at the Tour de France Femmes
Riders have hit back at media speculation as they want to let the road speak, and so far that means three UAE riders in the top 10, but how will they approach Ventoux? -
From a late-night text to another stage win – Kim Le Court-Pienaar back on top in the hills at the Tour de France Femmes
'We are here for the GC ambitions, but we're going to take it day-by-day' says Mauritian champion after win in Tournon-sur-Rhône -
Leadville Trail 100 MTB loses iconic Powerline climb due to wildfire but 2026 route 'closely follows the traditional course'
Third stop in Life Time Grand Prix still packs a punch with 102.1 miles and close to 10,000 feet of climbing for August 15 off-road racing
