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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

'Few people thought Riis and Telekom would be the ones to win' – The 1996 Tour de France was a seismic moment for cycling, but where is the triumphant squad 30 years on?

By Stephen Farrand Published 1 July 26

Member Exclusive The iconic German squad sent shockwaves around the peloton three decades ago when they put an end to Miguel Indurain's Tour dominance, but where are the likes of Bjarne Riis, Jan Ullrich and company today?

'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

By Luke Tuckwell Published 30 June 26

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

How moving to Europe as a 17-year-old changed my life – Luke Tuckwell's rapid rise to the pro ranks, in his own words

By Luke Tuckwell Published 22 June 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' newest columnist writes about his early start in cycling, moving to Europe as a teenager, winning his first race and catching the attention of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe

Should cycling ban altitude training? How an obsession with peak performance is ruining racing

By Stephen Farrand Published 18 June 26

Member Exclusive Spending sizeable chunks of the season at high altitude has become a staple part of professional cyclists' training regimes, especially if you're a Grand Tour contender. But is altitude training irreversibly harming both rider wellbeing and the quality of racing?