Int. Österreich-Rundfahrt-Tour of Austria 2012 stages

'Yellow is an objective' says Philipsen, while Van der Poel rules himself out of green jersey contention, instead targeting Classics-style hilly stages

Several rules and regulations get tweaked ahead of this year's Tour

Dutchman weighs in on debate with the bunch of all Grand Tours increasing from 22 to 23 teams and from 176 riders to 184

Details of the four iconic leader's jerseys and the minor prizes at the race explained

Female-specific cycling shorts can play a huge part in ensuring you stay comfortable in the saddle, these are our favourite options

The new Enve SES 4.5 Pro wheels have already won more than 25 races this season

The best budget road bikes still offer solid performance and reliability

More and more teams opt for special edition jerseys and bikes for the 2025 race

'I can already sense the Tour is special. I feel the pressure but not that much' says Italian sprint star