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'I don't go for records' – Tadej Pogačar refuses to be drawn on Lance Armstrong's claim he needs to win seven Tours de FranceSlovenian is on the cusp of history with a fifth yellow jersey – but does he need more?
By Adam Becket Published
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Who is leading the Tour de France 2026 after stage 13?The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'I think there will be a cost, a bill will come' – rivals unworried by Tom Pidcock's GC leap at Tour de FranceBriton is now nine seconds off podium, but Lidl-Trek and Red Bull profess calm
By Adam Becket Published
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'You shouldn't ever underestimate him': Tom Pidcock's team declare him a Tour de France podium contenderThe Briton is now just a few seconds off the podium spots as the race heads into the major mountains.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I'm straight back in there with the podium fight' – Tom Pidcock bursts into GC battle at Tour de France on stage 13Briton propels himself from 10th to fourth overall, but tempers expectations with time trial coming up
By Tom Davidson Published
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Recalls - what happens for brands and customers when things go wrong?The latest podcast episode takes a look behind the scenes, at the business, legal and reputational issues around recalls
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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'It was full-gas from the first minute' – Mauro Schmid outguns breakaway partner to win Tour de France stage 13He beat Harold Tejada in a two-up sprint on the longest stage of this year's Tour
By James Shrubsall Published
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Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? Two riders withdraw after suffering broken collar bones in the crash at the end of stage 12Le Grande Boucle is the hardest sporting event on the planet, and due to a range of calamities – from crashes to collapses – many riders will not reach Paris
By Pat Kinsella Last updated
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Cyclists have fewer options for safe riding in US national monuments as Trump removes protectionsChanges made will put the squeeze on trail riders and bikepacking routes
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Team budgets are approaching €60 million, and Visma-Lease a Bike is still hunting for a title sponsor at the Tour de FranceChief business officer isn't concerned and says 'being a first title sponsor of one of the biggest teams in the world could benefit a company a lot'
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'The animals don't know what you've won' – inside Thibaut Pinot's farm life as the Tour de France visits his hometownFrenchman says farming 'teaches you to let go'
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It had its head swinging around' – Australian bike rider bitten by deadly snake that became entangled in her drivechainCyclist survives bite from an eastern brown, one of the world’s most poisonous snakes
By Pat Kinsella Last updated
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'They won't stop me as long as I'm here' – the hero of the Tour de France is a rider nobody saw comingGrand Tour debutant Baptiste Veistroffer has stolen French hearts with his solo breakaways
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We've lost our most important riders': Tour de France's smallest team counts the cost of crashesFernando Gaviria joins Alex Molenaar in crashing out of the Tour de France on Caja Rural-Seguros RGA's debut
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Try to survive, maybe' – after three Tour de France sprint victories, Tim Merlier changes tack to survivalSoudal Quick-Step rider has all but given up his chance in the green jersey competiton
By Adam Becket Published
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'I found some space… and then I launched' – Tim Merlier sprints to win stage 12 of the Tour de France, scoring his hatrickSoudal Quick-Step rider secures his third win as a horrible crash in the final hundred metres causes carnage in the chasing pack
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Should you worry about a SRAM shifter stoppage after Tom Pidcock's Tour de France mishap?The Brit's shifter became jammed on stage nine of the Tour de France, potentially costing him the win, but our expert called it a 'freak' occurrence
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Tour de France teams use between 240 to 320 tyres and 10-13 litres of sealant during the three-week race, but do they get a fresh pair every day?We've asked Vittoria, Continental, and UAE Emirates-XRG about tyre usage during the 21-day Grand Tour
By Jack Evans Published
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'This is the new normal' – how the Tour de France fastest speed record was shattered on stage 11Søren Wærenskjold won with an average speed of 50.91kph, but why was the day so fast?
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I didn't do anything on purpose or anything wrong' – Jasper Philipsen relegated then reinstated at Tour de France after jury flip-flopAlpecin-Premier Tech rider finished third behind Søren Wærenskjold
By Adam Becket Published
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'Very, very sketchy': was stage 11 of Tour de France too dangerous?A narrow final few kilometres increased tension and nerves, but was it unsafe?
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It means everything' – Søren Wærenskjold powers to record-breaking Tour de France win on stage 11The Uno-X Mobility rider sprints to fastest ever Tour de France stage
By James Shrubsall Published
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Did a 1x drivetrain cost Vingegaard on the Tourmalet? Aero expert helps us crunch the numbersWith more riders than ever using single chainrings at the 2026 Tour de France, the pros and cons of the configuration are coming under scrutiny
By Jack Evans Published
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‘I feel very Catalan’ – Meet the lost Brit racing for Spain at the Tour de FranceThere are seven riders representing Great Britain at the Tour de France – but a Catalan debutant who could feature in the mountains has close ties to Lancashire
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I'm getting better every day' – Remco Evenepoel surges onto Tour de France podium with impressive comeback on stage 10Belgian fights back after being dropped to finish second in Le Lioran
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Some luck should be on my side': Tom Pidcock unscathed after Tour de France stage 10 crashThe Briton has jumped up to 10th overall but is the only one in the top-10 not in the podium fight.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'We are here to win' – Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike vow to fight on despite losing more time to Tadej Pogačar at Tour de FrancePogačar now has 3:36 on Vingegaard after 10 stages, but the team say they're not thinking about defending second yet
By Adam Becket Published
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'Haters gonna hate': Tadej Pogačar dismissive of roadside boos at Tour de France after yet another victoryThe yellow jersey claimed his third victory of this year's race on stage 10, and seems to destined to win a record-equalling fifth title.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'It is Bastille Day and I tried to honour the yellow jersey' – Tadej Pogačar attacks to win Stage 10 of the Tour de France with an imperious solo performancePogačar gets revenge for 2024, leaving Vingegaard for dust
By Pat Kinsella Published
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