Tour de France
The Tour de France is the most important bike race in the pro road cycling calendar. It is an annual multiple-stage race held primarily in France every summer, occasionally venturing into surrounding countries.
It comprises 21 stages that take place over 23 days, which consist of flat, hilly, mountainous terrain, as well as individual time trial races.
Smoking riders, punches in the peloton and death-defying crashes: 24 remarkable images from the Tour de France
The unconverted say the Tour de France is a snooze-fest, but these images from the history of the race tell a different story
578 hours of riding and... 30 hot tubs sessions – how Tadej Pogačar prepared for his domination of the Tour de France
Data from wearable tech reveals some surprising training insights
What happens when you wear the Tour de France's yellow jersey? The perks, pressure and all-time record
The yellow jersey is an icon of sport, not just cycling
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Today's Tour de France stage 11 was the fastest in the race’s history
Uno-X Mobility’s Søren Wærenskjold averaged 50.9kph over the 161.3km stage from Vichy to Nevers
How much does a Tour de France bike weigh in 2026? We put 7 pro bikes on the scales to find out
Think every pro bike weighs 6.8kg? Think again...
Luke Plapp's Giant Propel Advanced SL weighs only 7.1kg ready to race
The Giant Propel has an impressively low weight for an aero bike
How much does Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France bike really cost? I added up the total – and it's staggering
The build includes Carbon-Ti chainrings, an aero bottom bracket, custom saddle and special bolts
Tom Pidcock crashes after Tour de France whitewashes roads to stop them melting in the heat
The coating was intended to stop the roads from melting, but the safety measure backfired with several riders crashing on stage 10
Tour de France Q&A | What’s the real reason Tour de France cyclists shave their legs – and why do MAMILs copy them?
There are many reasons why pro cyclists get the razor out, but ultimately there's only one that matters
Milan Fretin‘s Look 795 Blade RS 3 for the Tour de France is stunning – but does the paint really weigh 200g?
Nice paintjob but does it add too much extra weight?
Cyclist disqualified for using video-recording sunglasses calls out Tour de France hypocrisy
The UCI disqualified Willie Smit from the Tour of Magnificent Qignhai, but he highlighted the governing body's double standard
How much have Tour de France bikes changed in 123 years?
From frames to wheels, tyres and finishing kit, here's how the Tour de France bike has evolved since the inaugural edition
Tour de France Q&A | What does a Tour de France rider do if they need to poo?
Plus 3 mid-race incidents these riders would rather forget
Tour de France cyclists sleep outside after being given “questionable” hotel room
Poor sleeping arrangements prompted Tobias Johannessen and Anders Halland Johannessen to sleep outside, and they weren't alone
Stan Portus | Netcompany-Ineos provoked disgust, but we can now call them trendsetters
The team's shorts were called "horrid" and a "monstrosity", but switching black for white has caught on at the Tour de France
“Focused on the raw, emotional reality of cycling”: Lapierre launches limited-edition Xelius DRS frameset to celebrate its 80th year
Unique colourway for its flagship road bike launched by the French brand on Bastille Day
The most influential Tour de France tech, ranked
We rate the innovations that have made it from the pro peloton to everyday riders
Jasper Philipsen teases new Shimano S-Phyre shoes at Tour de France
Alpecin-Premier Tech rider appears to have a set of unreleased shoes with minor tweaks over the S-Phyre RC903 released in 2022
Eight fans injured at the Tour de France by car crash in finish straight
Authorities open investigation after incident on stage 9 from Malemort to Ussel
"It’s becoming hotter and hotter every year": how the Tour de France is battling extreme heat
With temperatures across Spain and southern France nudging 40ºC, the Tour and riders are taking exceptional measures
Tadej Pogačar calls for radical overhaul of cycling calendar after Tour de France stage shortened due to heatwave
The defending champion said if he had the power there would be no racing in July and August, after Mathieu van der Poel won stage 9 in the gruelling heat
Tour de France Q&A | How dangerous is the Tour de France?
Roughly a fifth of pro riders experience a bone fracture as a result of a crash, and cycling's governing body wants to make racing safer
Tour de France Q&A | Why do Tour de France cyclists ride together in a group? The peloton explained
The peloton provides easier riding for Tour de France contenders than going it alone
Tour de France Q&A | Why do Tour de France riders drink so much coffee?
Tour caffeine consumption explained
