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Bahrain-Victorious riders have been defiant after French police searched their Tour de France hotel in Pau Wednesday night.

The Cyclists' Alliance mentor program wants to make retirement easier for riders, as well as support them through other aspects of their careers.

Think Mark Cavendish has the green jersey won already? Think again. Michael Matthews and Sonny Colbrelli are both making a charge for green.

Putting a smile on a fan's face is what makes Michael Schär happy when he's racing and it's what makes the Tour de France so special.

With Tadej Pogačar and UAE-Team Emirates taking a hands-off approach to the race and others concerned with cracking the yellow jersey, could there be a surprise podium finisher?

Mark Cavendish labelled her the greatest of all time, and he's not wrong. Marianne Vos' journey to 30 Giro d'Italia Donne stage wins is nothing short of remarkable.

Norwegian rider Amund Grøndahl Jansen can often be found on two skis when he's not on two wheels.

Jonas Vingegaard has a rosy future ahead of him. He was the first rider to force cracks in Tadej Pogačar's armor, but can the Dane beat the Slovenian.

Michael Gogl used to play the cello as a child but he soon learned that his talents were best placed elsewhere, bike racing. He is riding his fourth Tour de France.

Peter Sagan has quit after further aggravating a knee injury he picked up during his crash with Caleb Ewan on stage 3 of the Tour de France.

After sprinting against Mark Cavendish on stage 10, Wout van Aert wins over Mont Ventoux on stage 11. Where is the limit for the Belgian and can he be a future GC contender?

With Anna van der Breggen's retirement fast approaching, we must appreciate the time we have with one of the classiest bike riders in the bunch.

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig has been riding high in 2021 with her first WorldTour win and will complete a dream this year by competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

At 21 years old, Emma Norsgaard is already lighting up the cycling scene wants to emulate her idol Marianne Vos and win it all.

Jonas Rickaert works hard in the peloton for Mathieu van der Poel and Tim Merlier, but he used to be a bit of a prankster as a teenager.

The 2016 Tour de France ascent of the Mont Ventoux will go down as one of the most chaotic in its history. VeloNews takes a look behind the scenes of that memorable day.

Primož Roglič has endured a difficult Tour de France campaign, but he has never lost his humility and appreciation of the fans.

Mathieu van der Poel pulls out of the Tour de France after losing yellow as he looks to focus on the mountain bike event at the Olympic Games.

Primož Roglič has been struggling with injury after a heavy crash on stage 3 and was dropped early in the Alps on Saturday.

Jumbo-Visma must go back to the drawing board after Primož Roglič lost nearly four minutes on the road to Le Creusot but what should they do?

The double Italian champion on racing on home roads, getting stuck in at the Olympics, and what she and her teammates are doing with the Strade Bianche prize money.

Cyclocross star Katie Clouse is loving her first full road season and she's about to take on the biggest race of them all, the Giro d'Italia Donne.

Jacopo Guarnieri is a hugely successful leadout man for Arnaud Démare but he also balances his life as a rider with life as a single parent.

A sleepless night, a 900km drive and a determined ride sees Mathieu van der Poel keep yellow for another day at the Tour de France.

EF Education-Nippo hopes American can pick up where he left off in second Tour de France ride, with breakaway efforts and GC support.

From the contenders to the course, everything you need to know about the biggest women's race of the year.

Hugo Houle used to watch the Tour de France every summer with his brother who was killed in a hit and run in 2012. This year he wants to win a stage for him.

Former world champion Philippe Gilbert wants riders to neutralize the first 10km of stage 4 in protest against Monday's technical finish.

Lukas Pöstlberger is seeing a childhood dream come true by riding the Tour de France – and roadside pizzas make it all the better.

Tour rookie Eekhoff has had a rollercoaster journey through cycling, breaking his collar bone in his second-ever ride and then being disqualified at U23 worlds.

With three Dutch riders in the top four at La Course, the nation looks set to dominate the Olympic Games road race next month. Can they be beaten, and how?

Throughout the Tour de France, VeloNews will be talking to some of the unsung heroes in the peloton – those riders that battle on without the recognition the major stars receive.

BikeExchange heads to the Tour de France with more muted GC ambitions as it hunts stage victories with Simon Yates, Michael Matthews, and Esteban Chaves.

Colorado native Sepp Kuss is confident of his form as he aims to help Primož Roglič into yellow at the Tour de France.

Can Miguel Ángel López, Enric Mas, Alejandro Valverde, and Marc Soler put work together to cause an upset this year's Tour de France?

The four-time champion also talks about how he's looking forward to returning to the scene of his first-ever Tour de France in 2008.

With a start-studded start list including Lizzie Deignan, Marianne Vos and Anna van der Breggen, plus a fast and unpredictable course, there are many reasons not to miss La Course on Saturday.

Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas lead a strong list of contenders for the 2021 Tour de France.

In less than three years, Tadej Pogacar has gone from WorldTour rookie to Tour de France favorite, but he's still the same kid from Slovenia.

The Canyon-SRAM rider is skipping the Giro d'Italia Donne in order to prepare properly for the Olympic Games in July.

After taking a six-month sabbatical from professional cycling, Tom Dumoulin is back at his best with his fourth national time trial victory.

A closer look at the contenders for the Tour de France's points classification and where the battle for green will be won.

After having his appendix out in May, Wout van Aert has had to fight hard to get back into shape for the Tour de France.

Will Peter Sagan be untouchable again in the race for green? Our editors take sides in the debate of who will end up in Paris in the points jersey.

With uncertainty over Sam Bennett's participation, Mark Cavendish has made a case for himself as a possible replacement after his win in Belgium.

It's not yet known if the 2021 La Course will be the last, but it has had a lasting impact on women's cycling since its first edition in 2014.

It has been 36 years since a French rider won the Tour de France, can the nation put a stop to the rut, or should it adjust its expectations?

UCI Safety Commission rider representative Christine Majerus believes organizations have been allowed to bypass some safety rules for far too long.

The Australian classics man is looking forward to roadside fans returning to cycling and believes the coronavirus pandemic has made racing more aggressive.

With just over two weeks until the Tour de France rolls out of Brittany, how are Ineos Grenadiers, UAE Team Emirates, and Jumbo-Visma shaping up for the title fight?

Tadej Pogačar is aiming to buck the trend of Tour de France winners racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné or the Tour de Suisse.

With Lotte Kopecky set to join rising star Demi Vollering in 2022, the Dutch team shores up its future and should continue to dominate for years to come.

Chris Froome still has a long path to full recovery from his 2019 Dauphiné crash, but can he ever win another Tour de France, and does it matter?

The Canadian InstaFund team will implement a range of innovative measures in bid to reduce footprint of racing worldwide.

Canadian women's continental team InstaFund Racing is getting rid of its single use plastics as it aims to tackle the team's environmental impact.

Women's cycling is as good as it has ever been with TV coverage, a deep peloton and better wages, but there is still a lot to do for it to achieve parity with the men.

Rumors about Peter Sagan's future continue to rumble on, but what impact will his Giro d'Italia ride have on it?

Demi Vollering only turned professional in 2019 but the Dutchwoman has fast become one of the most dangerous riders in the peloton.

The British-French rider has been supporting Hugh Carthy's GC bid in his grand tour debut at the Giro d'Italia.

After less than three years of racing on the track, Lily Williams sets her sights on the USA's Olympic team pursuit squad.

The Dutchman made headlines with his dramatic breakaway victory, but it almost never happened after he came close to retiring last year.

Riders can still win and lose a lot during the last five days of the Giro d'Italia with podium places at stake.

Is someone lurking in the peloton to pull a ‘Froome’? Will Bernal's back hold out? Or will the final week become a victory parade for Bernal?

Egan Bernal's back is holding up at the Giro d'Italia but he has no plans to test it further at the Tour de France.

Egan Bernal continues his assault on the overall classification, Romain Bardet in the ascendancy and Remco Evenepoel tumbles out of GC fight.

The Canadian's passion for good food and wine gives him an outlet after a string of injuries and illnesses.

Egan Bernal continues to dominate the GC battle at the Giro d'Italia, Simon Yates emerges as a new challenger while others fade on the Monte Zoncolan.

The veteran Slovenian rider on what he loves most about professional racing and the Bahrain-Victorious' rollercoaster Giro d'Italia.

After being left without a team in 2016, Simon Pellaud moved to Colombia and found his happy place.

The Belgian star lost more than two minutes on the gravel stage to Montalcino, can he bounce back? Or did he lose all chances?

The big winners and losers of the Giro d'Italia gravel stage to Montalcino.

The experienced Belgian rider, who is working for Remco Evenepoel at the Giro d'Italia, says he loves to "kill everybody" in the peloton with a hard race.

For Olympic Games-obsessed Wiles, earning selection for Tokyo would be a childhood dream come true.

Young Belgian says it is an ‘honor’ to compete against Egan Bernal at the Giro d'Italia.

The Ineos Grenadiers rider wants a big cushion ahead of the final Giro d'Italia time trial, but he will play a more tactical race in the second and third weeks.

From Egan Bernal to Tadej Pogačar to Remco Evenepoel to Jai Hindley, young riders are dominating the sport - espcially in the grand tours.

Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier fell in love with cycling at an early age and never looked back.

Team BikeExchange sport director was inattentive but the car should never have been allowed where it was at the time of the crash.

For Jan Tratnik, being able to see fans from his home country of Slovenia is a huge morale boost.

Annemiek van Vleuten gladly shares years of experience with her new Movistar teammates.