Critérium du Dauphiné 2012 Archives

Critérium du Dauphiné 2012

Team Sky rider heads to Tour as reigning champion of France's two next most prestigious stage races

Towering performance by Wiggins and co has rivals in trouble, Andy Schleck abandons

FDJ's 23-year-old takes first French victory in this year's race, Wiggins has to counter Evans move

Team Sky rider more than half a minute quicker than second placed Tony Martin and puts nearly two minutes into Cadel Evans

Puncture costs John Degenkolob chance to contest finale after his Argos-Shimano team worked hard to keep break in check

Spaniard prevails in sprint from select bunch after 2.5 kilometre climb to the finish

Mixed fortunes for riders with eyes on Tour de France as Samuel Sanchez crashes and Andy Schleck gets dropped

Bradley Wiggins defends his title in the Alps as Tour preparations continue for him and others