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Mauro's stage win was old-school GreenEDGE, and it's been like a pressure valve release for the whole team - Luke Plapp's Tour de France diary

By Luke Plapp Published 22 July 26

Member Exclusive The Jayco AlUla rider shares the behind-the-scenes of Mauro Schmid's breakaway stage victory, how a win has changed the squad's mindset, and where another success could lie in week three

A crash like this shatters your dreams, you do everything you can to prepare and then it can disappear in a split second – Matej Mohorič's Tour de France diary

By Matej Mohorič Published 21 July 26

The three-time Tour de France stage winner reflects on Jonas Vingegaard's race-ending crash and the risks riders take on roads designed for traffic, not bike racing, plus the Slovenian looks ahead to the third week and a breakaway 'battlefield'

The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out - Philippa York analysis

By Philippa York Published 20 July 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' expert columnist weighs in on 'intrusive' early-hours drug testing, and how the podium battle plays out without Pogačar's biggest threat

'Nowhere else would we accept that level of surveillance' – Between Whereabouts, nighttime testing and 'clean anxiety', is the anti-doping system in need of reform?

By James Witts Last updated 20 July 26

Member Exclusive Strict liability, the Whereabouts system and the fear of contamination – Cyclingnews investigates the unseen pressures athletes face to prove they're not doping

What kind of sprinter are you? Understanding the key strengths of Tour de France fastmen – and how to beat them

By Jim van den Berg Published 16 July 26

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From muscle fibres and aerodynamics to peak power and aerobic capacity, knowing where your sprint strengths lie will help shape the finish in your favour, explains training expert Jim van den Berg

I can't understand why UAE Team Emirates-XRG are riding so much, but Pogačar is so good that he will correct any mistakes in the Alps - Sean Kelly's Tour column

By Sean Kelly Published 14 July 26

Member Exclusive The five-time stage winner reflects on the Tour de France's first week, UAE Team Emirates-XRG's questionable tactics, and the hot conditions baking the peloton

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

By Matej Mohorič Published 13 July 26

Member Exclusive 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

Don't be surprised by Pogačar's early dominance, history shows it's how every serial Tour de France winner succeeds - Philippa York analysis

By Philippa York Published 13 July 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' expert columnist explains why Pogačar's strategy is tried-and-tested, and what Visma-Lease a Bike are lacking in their bid to turn the yellow jersey tussle around

Tadej Pogačar's dominance will open up the race and give us more opportunities - Luke Plapp's Tour de France diary

By Luke Plapp Published 11 July 26

Member Exclusive The Australian rider shares his opening week insights, including TTT disappointment, feeling at home in the heat, and why Pogačar's early exploits could help him and his Jayco-AlUla teammates

Pogačar vs Vingegaard: A physiological head-to-head – Where the battle will be won at the Tour de France

By Zach Nehr Published 3 July 26

Member Exclusive From bodyweight and raw power to dealing with the heat, we take an in-depth look at the factors that could separate the two titans of men's cycling at the Tour de France