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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

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

'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

Jonas Vingegaard will try, but in reality, no one is likely to upset the Tadej Pogačar show at the Tour de France – Philippa York analysis

By Philippa York Published 25 June 26

Analysis Cyclingnews' expert columnist explains why it's really only a two-horse race at this year's Tour, and what she expects from the other GC riders

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