2023 Tour de France Archives

2023 Tour de France

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UCI warns it is “impossible” to get away with hidden motors, all 997 Tour de France tests negative

UCI officials carried out 837 tests before Tour de France stages and 160 at the end of stages, none of which showed a rider using a bike with a hidden motor

Tue, Jul 25, 2023 14:24

2023 Tour de France stage win bikes pics- SWpix.com – 1

Check out the bikes ridden to every 2023 Tour de France stage win

Here are all the bikes that have crossed the line first in this year’s race, from Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Colnago, and more

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 10:00

Jonas Vingegaard wins the 2023 Tour de France

Racing against shadows: Jonas Vingegaard, Jumbo-Visma, and cycling’s eternal questions

Over the past two Tours de France, the Dane and his team have answered every question thrown at them on the road. Other questions, however, are proving trickier

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 21:37

Groupama-FDJ hold their pre-Tour de France press conference, 2019 (ASO/Pauline Ballet)

“He can shut his mouth”: Marc Madiot slams “small, shabby” Jumbo-Visma boss who claimed that French riders were drinking “large beers” on rest day

“What is this comment getting at? That our riders aren’t serious, that they don’t train? I had four riders in the break,” the furious Groupama-FDJ manager said

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 16:07

Carlos Rodriguez wins stage 14 of the 2023 Tour de France (A.S.O./Pauline Ballet)

“Netflix effect” could be behind rowdier Tour de France crowds, says race director

“It’s a slightly different crowd, one that’s a bit more festive and less respectful, that doesn’t know the etiquette of a good supporter,” said Thierry Gouvenou

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 10:59

Jonas Vingegaard held up by stalled motorbike on Col de la Loze, 2023 Tour de France

“This is like Ventoux all over again”: Thomas Voeckler excluded from Tour de France stage after motorbike chaos on Col de la Loze holds up Jonas Vingegaard

The retired French pro, working as a pundit for France Télévisions, was penalised after his motorbike stalled on the 24 percent gradients of yesterday’s final climb, forcing the yellow jersey to briefly stop

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 11:14

2023 Tour de France Jumbo-Visma (ASO/Pauline Ballet)

Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates undergo extra blood tests on team bus before Tour de France queen stage

Both teams spoke out saying they welcomed the extra visit from anti-doping inspectors

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 14:24

Weird, wonderful (and just plain wrong) bikes & kit of the Tour de France

Check out the cool, clever and just plain bizarre kit, components and rider setups we've spotted at the Tour over the years

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 11:00

A Supersix with a mudguard? A closer look at Richard Carapaz’s training bike vs his racing rig

Custom paint, an ass saver and some expense spared... even World Tour riders choose comfort and practicality when marginal gains aren't the number one priority

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 16:54

Spectator causes crash on stage 15, 2023 Tour de France (GCN)

Jumbo-Visma willing to sue Tour de France spectator who caused huge crash while taking selfie

"I think we owe that to the riders who were on the ground. Not only ours, but also those of other teams"

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 11:02