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Americans racing the 2025 Tour de France: riders to watch and our predictions

Jorgenson, Kuss, Powless, Quinn and Barta: meet the small but mighty US contingent

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 3 July 25

Unreleased Shimano C60 wheelset with carbon spokes breaks cover ahead of the Tour De France

Shimano steps into carbon spokes with updated C60's spotted on Mathieu van der Poel’s Canyon

By Andy Carr Published 3 July 25

We've seen Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France shoes and wheels, here's his $450 saddle

The Belgian will be sat atop a new S-Works Power EVO saddle in France plus UAE extends its deal with Enve, Vision launches an 'affordable' carbon road wheel and Tacx releases its Alpine gradient simulator

By Luke Friend Published 3 July 25

MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge 2025 July targets

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By Simon Richardson Last updated 3 July 25

UCI’s bar width rule dominates conversation behind the scenes ahead of the Tour De France start in Lille

We took a measuring tape around the team buses, and found most riders were running bars that will soon be outlawed

By Andy Carr Published 3 July 25

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By Cycling Weekly Last updated 3 July 25

Ineos Grenadiers reveal new jersey for Tour de France with TotalEnergies sponsorship

TotalEnergies logo on white background appears on Ineos kit

By Adam Becket Published 3 July 25

Groupama-FDJ to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe: The teams in special jerseys for the Tour de France

At least seven teams will be in slightly different kits for the biggest race in the year - here's what to look out for

By Adam Becket Last updated 3 July 25

2025 Tour de France gets extended safety zones for seven stages

Riders will benefit from safety zones of up to 5km instead of the usual 3km

By James Shrubsall Published 3 July 25

'I'd love to just be competitive and go for a stage' - Geraint Thomas aims for glory at final Tour de France

The Ineos Grenadiers rider concentrating on helping teammate Carlos Rodríguez on general classification

By Adam Becket Published 3 July 25

'I was comfortably above 60kph for long periods': seven-year 50-mile time trial record falls

John Archibald takes 23 seconds off the previous record with a course-defying 33.3mph ride

By James Shrubsall Published 3 July 25

'Not so secret weapon' Dave Brailsford welcomed back to Ineos Grenadiers 'with open arms' for Tour de France

Former team principal will be present at race as Ineos attempt to return to past glories

By Adam Becket Published 2 July 25

Tour de France 2025 start list: All teams confirmed for the race, with Ineos Grenadiers revealing line-up

All the teams and riders for the 112th Tour de France, which begins in Lille on 5 July

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 2 July 25

'A three week all-inclusive bike holiday around France, what’s not to like?!' - Ineos Grenadiers reveal Tour de France squad, with Carlos Rodríguez, Geraint Thomas and British champion Sam Watson

British team last to announce their riders for the French Grand Tour

By Adam Becket Published 2 July 25

Tour de France 2025 route: Pyrenees triple, Mont Ventoux return and Alps climax on menu

Race to take place 5-27 July, with Grand Départ in Lille, before an anti-clockwise route

By James Shrubsall Last updated 2 July 25

Multi-screen view to return to TNT Sports for Tour de France, no highlights on Quest

TNT Sports and Discovery+ are the only place to watch every minute live of the Tour, ITV to show live racing and highlights

By Adam Becket Published 2 July 25

Who are the TV commentators for the Tour de France? Anchors, announcers, analysts for ITV, TNT, NBC

Putting a name to the voices on your television this summer

By Tom Thewlis Published 2 July 25

'I got schooled': Ultra-cycling record-breaker entered Transcontinental Race before even owning a bike

JOGLEJOG record rider Dr Sarah Ruggins was chatting to Cycling Weekly's Going Long podcast about her ultra-fast-track into the sport

By James Shrubsall Published 2 July 25

Geraint Thomas all but confirms Tour de France slot with Instagram post

Ineos Grenadiers are yet to release their Tour squad, but their veteran Welshman appears to be going

By Adam Becket Published 2 July 25

The first week of the Tour de France will be many things, but it definitely won't be boring

There are potentially several Classics style stages in the first week which could open up the race before it's even got going

By Tom Thewlis Published 2 July 25

Everything you need to know about the third and final season of Netflix Tour de France: Unchained

The third and final eight-part series is available to stream now

By Tom Davidson Last updated 2 July 25

I watched all of season three of Netflix's Tour de France series – these are the six things that surprised me

The GC battle is well told, but there are some notable absences, as well as a plot inaccuracy

By Tom Davidson Published 2 July 25

'It's time to dream bigger' - Matteo Jorgensen to stay with Team Visma Lease a Bike through 2029

'I’ve set ambitious goals for the next four years and want to make this the peak of my career,' says the American

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 1 July 25

How much prize money does the winner of the 2025 Tour de France get?

There is around €2.3 million up for grabs in the 2025 race

By Adam Becket Last updated 1 July 25

The sprinters and stage hunters to watch at the 2025 Tour de France, from Jonathan Milan to Wout van Aert via Mathieu van der Poel

The riders aiming for sprint and stage success at this year's Tour

By James Shrubsall Published 1 July 25

'No one really knew who I was - now I'm going to stand out': Millie Couzens on becoming British national champion

Fenix-Deceuninck rider takes first elite win in British road race, and now hopes for more success

By Adam Becket Published 1 July 25

Tadej Pogačar is the overwhelming favourite for the Tour de France, but that doesn’t mean he’s nailed on to win

The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider has won 11 times from 22 race days in 2025, but the Tour shouldn’t be declared over just yet

By Adam Becket Published 1 July 25