2024 tour de france

Residents threaten to “pop bike tyres” after kids clear woodland of rubbish to create cycle track – as housing association fences off area due to “severe damage”; Cyclists v Sainsbury’s; Visma Control Room trolled; Tour hits Alps + more on the live blog

As the Tour heads back into France and up into the clouds, Ryan Mallon is hoping he’s packed his climbing legs for a high-altitude days of cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jul 02, 2024 08:41
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“It’s our time, our moment”: Biniam Girmay makes Tour de France history with first black African stage win; Intermarché-Wanty pro wheelies uphill for over a minute on super steep climb; Are sprinting aero Batman beaks now a thing? + more on the live blog

It may be Monday, but look on the bright side – the Tour de France GC battle is already underway, England are still rubbish at football (but managing to win, somehow), and Ryan Mallon’s ready for a big day of sprinting on the first live blog of July…

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 09:03
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300 watts for six hours? How to pull off a memorable Tour de France win — Romain Bardet and Frank van den Broek upload stage one heroics to Strava

Now that's a ride worthy of some kudos...

Sun, Jun 30, 2024 09:54
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Mark Cavendish in trouble on first stage of Tour de France, as British rider dropped early and vomiting on bike

The Astana sprinter was distanced on the first climb of the day and appeared to be suffering in the Italian heat, but crucially made the time cut – as Romain Bardet pulled off a sensational breakaway win to nab the first yellow jersey of the race

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 13:34
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Patrick Lefevere furious with “unacceptable” Tour de France crash caused by “stupid” barrier-jumping fan that saw Soudal Quick-Step pro break three teeth before race had even begun

The team boss revealed his rider completed the opening stage "on water bottles" and could not even eat gels due to his injuries

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 11:34
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Renaissance riders: Italy’s Tour de France winners, from Coppi and Bartali to Pantani and Nibali

As the Tour gets underway in Italy for the first time in its 121-year history, we take a look at the riders from the Bel Paese who crossed the Alps and took home the yellow jersey

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 10:56
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New bikes galore, RIP rim brakes (almost) and cutting edge kit: all the best tech debuting at the 2024 Tour de France including Trek, Giant, Roval, Hammerhead + more

2024 is turning into quite the year for new road bikes and tech, and a lot of it will be debuting at cycling's biggest race. Read this guide then keep your eyes peeled

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 09:00
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Is the Tour de France set for its most epic battle in years? road.cc’s ‘expert’ panel predicts who’s going to win cycling’s biggest race

The 2024 Tour has been billed as the first real clash of cycling’s grand tour ‘big four’. But with question marks still hanging over reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard’s fitness, who can stop Tadej Pogačar securing the first Giro-Tour double in 26 years?

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 16:34
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“It will destroy our sport”: UCI set to pay whistleblowers for “credible” motor doping information ahead of Tour de France

“If we need to catch one of the top riders in the world, I am not afraid of that,” says UCI president David Lappartient, as governing body vows to take suspicions about mechanical fraud and “superhuman” performances “seriously”

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 10:39
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“It wasn’t too bad, just like a cold”: Tadej Pogačar claims Covid isn’t “as serious anymore” after testing positive 10 days ago; Vingegaard says “I’m just happy to be here” after recovering from injuries; Pidcock’s aero haircut; + more on the live blog

Just one more sleep and we’ll be at La Bella Firenze, ready for three weeks of non-stop racing at the Tour de France — but until then, it’s Adwitiya on the live blog with all the cycling news, reactions and chit-chat

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 08:56
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