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Tadej Pogačar, stage 6, 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné

I’ll still be calling it the Dauphiné… Do pro cycling’s rebrands ever work?

The Dauphiné’s rebranding project has made one thing very clear: cycling fans hate change. So what chance do breakaway leagues and calendar overhauls really have?

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 07:10
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Site of planned cycle lane in Sutton Coldfield (Richard Parkin) 2

“Morally wrong” cycleway next to busy main road will destroy “ancient hedgerow”, say locals – who tell cyclists they can ride on footpath or road; Tour de France boss calls for budget cap and admits he “wasn’t a fan of the Sky era” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, it’s been snowing, and Ryan Mallon’s all wrapped up, waterproof overshoes at the ready, for a wintery edition of the cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 10:22
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Tour de Yorkshire 2019 – Copyright ASO, SWPix.com_

Tour de Yorkshire cancelled for third year in a row, casting doubt over future of race

Organisers blame combination of cash shortfall and impact of coronavirus for decision to scrap 2022 edition

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 10:46
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Tadej Pogacar in the yellow jersey (picture copyright A.S.O. Alex Broadway)

Tour de France 2021 route presentation postponed until Sunday – and will be broadcast live

Route is forecast to make an early visit to the Alps, with a big block of racing in the Pyrenees later on

Wed, Oct 28, 2020 10:16
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Virtual Tour de France 6.jpg

Virtual Tour de France and Etape du Tour on Zwift next month (+ video)

Our April Fool story turned out to be bang on the money

Mon, Jun 29, 2020 12:13
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L’Etape du Tour cancelled – but you’ll have to wait 18 months for a refund

Organisers ASO say they will issue a voucher to use for future events instead

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 14:11
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Sunset Champs Elyesse TdF Image via Cycling Wallpapers HD

UCI confirm 29th August as new start date for Tour de France

New start date announced amongst a number of other measures for restarting racing.

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 11:04
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Giro 2019 S14 overhead (RCS Sport, LaPresse)

Three Grand Tours in three months is latest plan for when cycling resumes, starting with Tour de France in August

ASO and RCS Sport have reportedly agreed how to schedule races once lockdown ends

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 13:34
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Nice 2020 Grand Depart.jpg

Late July start for Tour de France according to latest reports

Organisers ASO tight-lipped for now, but no logistics problem forecast if race is delayed

Tue, Apr 07, 2020 15:01
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Christian Prudhomme at 2014 TdF presentation in Leeds (picture credit Welcome to Yorkshire – letouryorkshire.com)

“Only two world wars have stopped the Tour de France” – Christian Prudhomme

Paris-Nice cut short, Paris-Roubaix in the air – but ASO boss highlights organisation’s history of adaptability

Fri, Mar 13, 2020 11:18
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