Jumbo-Visma's crucial call to pull Roglič to protect his health will leave Jonas Vingegaard short-handed ahead of final week of Tour — was it the right one? Our editors chime in.
Tour de France takes new tilt as UAE Emirates and Jumbo-Visma go six-on-six in tense battle between Vingegaard and Pogačar.
'All these stupid mistakes of sprinting for two seconds. Then you come to a point where you are fucked and you lose two and a half-minutes,' says former Tour de France winner.
The Slovenian has been suffering with injuries that have lingered since his stage 5 crash.
'We have the experience of losing the Tour on the last day and we have won three grand tours so we know that we have to stay focussed,' says Zeeman.
Sport director explains how the trap was set on the Col du Galibier to isolate and attack Tadej Pogačar.
Team boss points to over-aggressive racing and commitment to yellow rather than COVID or a hunger knock as cause of Wednesday's spectacular undoing.
'I cracked myself but I didn’t care,' says Roglič after an epic day at the Tour de France.
Watch back on the day's action here.
Vingegaard, Jumbo-Visma seize control: 'It was nice last year to be second. But I think if we didn't try something, probably I would be second again.'
Tadej Pogačar counters after Jumbo-Visma attacks on the approach to the Galibier in a preview of GC fireworks in the French Alps.
The American says that Planche des Belles Filles was better suited to Tadej Pogačar and that Jonas Vingegaard will come into his own later in the race.
Jumbo-Visma 'satisfied' with Planche des Belles Filles result with 'a lot of climbs to go' before Paris.
Tadej Pogačar puts early stranglehold on yellow jersey on emotional return to scene of his dramatic 2020 time trial victory.
Merijn Zeeman on ketones, anti-doping cultures and Roglič’s ability to deal with disappointment in L’Equipe interview.
Schachmann points toward Dutch crew as cause of late crash on stage 6 on Thursday.
'I have a lot of pain everywhere but I’m not here to cry,' says Slovenian rider.
Slovenian in a lot of pain but offers “reassuring” stage 6 ride.
American climber says Jumbo-Visma promises to attack 'every stage in the mountains' after bumpy cobblestone ride.
The Slovenian crashed on the cobbles but is set to remain in the race.
The riders are the first to exit the 2022 Tour, leaving 174 racers to start Thursday's sixth stage.
Simon Clarke wins as Tadej Pogačar gains time
The team must now regroup after its yellow jersey aspirations took a hit on stage 5.
Van Aert, Roglič crash while Vingegaard has multiple bike changes after a puncture. Roglič dislocates shoulder but is set to continue race.
Team officials confirm Slovenian star injured in cobblestone stage.
Tadej Pogačar puts the hammer down and takes a huge step towards Tour de France victory.
A brief but brutal flurry of action over the Côte du Cap Blanc-Nez gives early indicators ahead of crueller climbs to come.
Belgian rider drops the best climbers in the world, holds off the chase from the peloton but Roglič shows rare weakness.
The 27-year-old isays the Dutch squad has a 'good team for pretty much everything' and is looking forward to getting stuck in.
Ben O'Connor loses almost a minute to defending champion Tadej Pogačar.
Tadej Pogačar begins his title defense at 17:05 CET in what will be a leg-burning 13.2km blast around Copenhagen.
The only thing that could stop the Slovenian slayer is himself as desperate rivals search for a weakness to attack.
With the yellow jersey up for grabs and potential significant time gaps, tension will be sky high across the swath of the peloton.
Jumbo-Visma duo says arriving to the Alps with all GC options fully intact is key in bid to derail Tadej Pogačar.
Every Tour starts with hope and promise, yet only a few achieve glory in Paris.
Second last year in the Tour de France, the Dane is out to go one better in his podium quest.
Jumbo-Visma's Tour riders eat more, race less, and accumulate altitude more than ever before. Here's their Tour de France route map.
Former Tour de France stage winner and top-10 finisher Dan Martin picks out his favorites for the yellow jersey this July.
From the cobbles to the high mountains, there is plenty for the GC riders to be cautious of in the 2022 Tour de France.
The conservative consistency of Geraint Thomas' Tour de Suisse is the antithesis answer to two firecracker Slovenian hares at the Tour de France.
No spot for Rohan Dennis following recent health issues as Kuss gets the nod.
Jumbo-Visma set to stagger Tour de France lineup reveal due to COVID-19 situation.
A balanced route, plenty of challenges, and a deep field add up to guaranteed action on cycling's biggest stage.
Tadej Pogačar and his team has no distractions heading into the Tour de France, while Jumbo-Visma are chasing too many goals, writes Kate Wagner.
'Our main strength is not trying to fight Pogačar head-to-head:' Jumbo-Visma relying on Roglič-Vingegaard one-two and a squad for all scenarios.
A deep dive into the power numbers of Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard, as well as Americans Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson.
Jumbo-Visma's first victory in franchise history at the Critérium du Dauphiné sends a warning shot to its rivals ahead of the Tour de France.
July will determine if a very strong Jumbo-Visma will be enough to earn the team its first yellow jersey.
Belgian star will be chasing stage wins and the green points jersey as Jumbo-Visma tries to finally win yellow jersey at the Tour.
Jumbo-Visma blows away the opposition as Roglič and Vingegaard make two-up time trial to Dauphiné dominance.
Aussie climbing ace reconfirms Tour de France credentials with resilient ride behind red-hot Jumbo-Visma on stage 7 of the Dauphiné.
For the Dane, the true finish line this week at the Critérium du Dauphiné is the start line of the 2022 Tour de France in Copenhagen.
'We need to finish it off' — Roglič firmly controls yellow jersey with one stage to go.
Jumbo-Visma takes control of classification with Roglič and Vingegaard, overnight race-leader Van Aert gapped near summit of second HC climb.
Jumbo-Visma has never won the key Tour de France warmup race, and opens this weekend with all of its firepower directed toward the Alps.
Jumbo-Visma in pole position to carry the GC into the Alps, but Ben O'Connor promises to be aggressive.
Dutch climber is poised to return to the Tour de France where he said Jumbo-Visma's collective strength will give them an edge.
Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard flood the top seven in Critérium du Dauphiné TT as team dials down details ahead of Tour de France.
Van Aert finishes second in crucial TT to take 53-second overall lead as American contender Brandon McNulty suffers disaster mechanical.
From Chris Froome and Primož Roglič through hot favorites Wout van Aert and Filippo Ganna, here's when to tune in Wednesday.
Grischa Niermann confirms Roglič and Vingegaard will share leadership duties at Tour de France and vows to bring 'strongest riders' in support.
After not racing since the Ardennes, Jumbo-Visma star doesn't miss a beat to win the opening stage at Critérium du Dauphiné.
Victory isn't priority for the Jumbo-Visma star's return to racing ahead of Tour de France clash with Tadej Pogačar.
Tour de France spots are still up for grabs as Jumbo-Visma holds off on announcing full eight for the French grand tour.
From Chris Froome to Primož Roglič and Wout van Aert, the French stage race is the perfect tuneup before the Tour de France.
Primož Roglič, Brandon McNulty, and Chris Froome headline a marquee starting list that includes a who's who of Tour-bound stars.
Reports in Dutch media suggest that only Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, and Jonas Vingegaard have assured spots on the Jumbo-Visma roster.
The countdown to the 2022 Tour de France begins and the top favorites have been training at altitude and previewing stages.
Jumbo-Visma to split ambitions between green and yellow jerseys as Primož Roglič looks to overturn Tadej Pogačar's Tour dominance.
Teams and leading names confirmed for the 75th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné set for June 5-12.
Could Vingegaard take over the leadership role in the summer or will Roglič return to his best after muscle injury during the spring?
Roglič and Pogačar won five of the seven past grand tours. Without them, the Giro could be faster and more frenetic than ever before.
Jumbo-Visma confirms interest in Paris-Roubaix winner and provides an update on Primož Roglič.
'La Doyenne' sees a lot of detractors. But the redesigned route and today's crop of multi-faceted super-talents make this Ardennes race very ace.
Wout van Aert confirms debut at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Problem with muscles behind knee put the handbrake on Roglič's Itzulia defense, officials hopeful for speedy recovery.
Aleksandr Vlasov and Jumbo-Visma star get mixed up near finish line as Remco Evenepoel moves into the lead.
Primož Roglič finished fourth on the stage and retained the overall leader's jersey.
Primož Roglič retains overall race lead after making late-race selection with teammate Jonas Vingegaard.
The five-time Tour winner says it's too early to call Tadej Pogačar the next Eddy Merckx.