Analysis

'The race will still be won or lost in the final week with some filthy climbs across stages 14, 15 and 17,' says Ineos Grenadiers director.

Hot off the back of the Tour de France 2023 route reveal, we pick through who's in the mix for the yellow jersey.

With just a single uphill time trial, the race is set to be decided in the mountains, where the climbs of the Puy de Dôme, Grand Colombier and Col de la Loze stand out.

There's lots to digest following the unveiling of the 2023 Giro d'Italia route, VeloNews takes a look at what are likely to be the most important stages for the GC.

Riders have everything to gain and lose on the final day in the mountains.

Stage profile less than ideal for those trying to distance Remco Evenepoel.

Third week of Vuelta to climax in stage 20 ripsnorter suited for attacks and ambush as time ticks against Roglič and Mas.

Steep pitches and jagged profile of La Pandera mark the first of two consecutive summit finishes of crucial weekend in southern Spain.

Who are Evenepoel's remaining teammates, and does squad strength even matter when Remco is running riot?

'The grand tour always holds a special place for every rider to show how good of a rider he is,' Horner said after his 2013 victory.

Riders inside the top-10 will be aiming to limit their losses and then hope the Belgian cracks later in the race.

"I ask for turns. I asked for turns from Enric but I have advice from within the team to just stay calm if they don’t want to work,' says Vuelta leader.

Can Remco Evenepoel defend red once again? A second severe stage in the Asturias will test weary Quick-Step legs to the limit.

New climb the Colláu Fancuaya brings explosive Asturian stage to punishing conclusion with 19 percent grades and stepped profile.

Three categorized climbs including a difficult finish should reshuffle the GC.

Long lumpy stage set to take the pain from Tuesday and add a few more percent in parcours suited to Roglič, GC contenders, and pure puncheurs.

Budapest, Denmark, the Netherlands: Racing action and spectacle, cash-cows and chaos, or necessary evil?

Hilltop sprint and bike-mad Basque crowds will see peloton shaken to life after Dutch start.

The modern era of the 'super teams' is dominating grand tour racing — will this Vuelta reshuffle the deck?

It’s a question of identity as the Irishman looks to ‘find himself’ and return to the top step of the podium.

It's the last grand tour of 2022 and for a number of reasons these riders will be hoping to leave their mark on the race.

Riders and trainers share the art and science behind recovering from a grand tour to be in top form again one month later.

A mix of youth and experience for the British WorldTour team ahead of the final grand tour of the season.

The Vuelta a España is packed with difficult days throughout, including eight summit finishes and much more.

'Julian Alaphilippe is a bit of a mystery this year. The whole season he has fought against bad luck,' Lefevere says of his world champion.

The German squad brings a wealth of GC talent, including Giro winner Jai Hindley, and looks set to target sprints with Sam Bennett and Danny van Poppel.

The Spanish grand tour is often the proving ground for future grand tour champions. Here's a look at who will be in the running for the red jersey.

Names, quick facts, and the jerseys of the teams competing in the 2022 Vuelta a España.

Inside the numbers and narratives behind a race that never slowed down: 'This Tour was defined by constant pressure on the pedals.'

Van Vleuten uncorked a ride for the record books in a display of utter dominance Saturday. What can route planners and the peloton do to foil her in the future?

Jonas Vingegaard’s rags-to-riches story is seemingly incredible, but it was all part of Plugge’s longterm plan to mine talent, polish the rough edges, and create the peloton’s most efficient and seamless team.

Van Vleuten or Vollering? Wiebes or Vos for the sprints? Our team looks into their crystal balls for the most-anticipated race of the year.

Last chance saloon for many teams who haven't won yet; we could see a 'breakaway world championships' as the race leaves the Pyrenees.

Thursday's 18th stage features two hors catégorie climbs, including the summit finish on Hautacam, with a first category slope sandwiched in between.

The defending champion hasn't landed a single blow on Jonas Vingegaard and has just two days to realistically crack him.

Wednesday's 17th stage features three first-category climbs, including a steep ramp to the day’s summit finish.

Vingegaard surfs through the first day in the Pyrenees as UAE Team Emirates lose another rider.

The Trek-Segafredo rider reflects on illness during the Tour, his teammate Mads Pedersen’s success and what could be a dazzling final week of racing.

VeloNews puts together the definitive list on the 19 riders Ratcliffe and his team has signed since Ineos took over from Sky.

The last time France had a winless Tour was 1999. It’s not too late to triumph and there’s plenty of reasons behind it. Gaudu, Bardet and Madiot chime in.

'Every stage is like a mini World Cup race. It’s so intense. That’s great for the sport and for the viewers but it makes it hard work for the pure sprinters,' says Australian.

'There's a big question over how Vingegaard will cope now that he has a big target on his back,' says Dan Martin in his exclusive column for VeloNews.

'It’s not just about riding around so we’ll use every trick in the book to try and tactically win the race,' says Rod Ellingworth.

The day's battle will be between a breakaway and the climbing sprinters in the bunch.

A brief but brutal flurry of action over the Côte du Cap Blanc-Nez gives early indicators ahead of crueller climbs to come.

A look back at the winners, losers and dramas from modern Tour stages over the pavé.

The Trek-Segafredo rider reflects on the opening three days of racing and what it means to start the Tour de France.

Tour de Hoody: Team boss Rod Ellingworth says Pogačar will 'lose one day' and promises UK super-team will be ready to pounce.

An in-depth look at the data from Mathieu van der Poel, Alexander Kristoff, and Quinn Simmons.

Raids appear focused solely on Bahrain Victorious so far at Tour de France, but teams worry of impact of more police action.

The tension will remain in the bunch for stage 2 with plenty of potential pitfalls for the GC riders.

Ben O'Connor loses almost a minute to defending champion Tadej Pogačar.

We take a trip to the speculation station and ponder the big questions ahead of this year's Tour.

'Ewan has to take something out of this Tour, otherwise it’s starting to look like a really disastrous season for him,' says former green jersey king.

There most definitely will be opportunities for me to fight for a 'W'.

“Imagine getting the 35th Tour de France stage in the British champs jersey, it would be pretty beautiful," Cavendish said.

From Bardet and Pinot to Alaphilippe and Cosnefroy, the home crowd has a lot of big names to shout for. We look at what they could do in the 2022 Tour.

Greg LeMond began to turn the tide on Stage 13 of the 1990 Tour de France, which he would go on to win ahead of Claudio Chiappucci.

From the cobbles to the high mountains, there is plenty for the GC riders to be cautious of in the 2022 Tour de France.

For his direct rivals, the two-time Tour winner is like an impenetrable fortress. Everyone is looking for a crack to try breach the walls.

It has been 10 years since Bradley Wiggins became the first British Tour de France winner. What happened next for the members of Sky's 2012 Tour-winning squad.

The conservative consistency of Geraint Thomas' Tour de Suisse is the antithesis answer to two firecracker Slovenian hares at the Tour de France.

A balanced route, plenty of challenges, and a deep field add up to guaranteed action on cycling's biggest stage.

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.

Analyzing the team's long-list for the Tour de France.

We take a look at the 14 riders in the frame for a shot at the Tour de France.

Previous winners of the Tour de France

The countdown to the 2022 Tour de France begins and the top favorites have been training at altitude and previewing stages.

A look at the power numbers of Jai Hindley, Juan Pedro López, and Thymen Arensman from the final mountain stage of this year's Giro d'Italia.

'The riders make the race but they need inspiring terrain to ensure the script isn’t predictable', writes former Giro stage winner.

Steady support, breakaway efforts, but no stage wins for the four-rider North American contingent.

Reviewing the top riders from this year's Giro d'Italia and where they go from here.

Richard Carapaz crumbled out of pink in dramatic day in the Dolomites, but what else happened in the top-10? Here's an analysis.

'On Saturday we’re going to high altitude and that’s Richard Carapaz's playground,' Australian writes in his exclusive VeloNews blog.

The second half of the stage is packed with testing climbs, notably the Kolovrat, before the short and sharp uphill finale to the Santuario di Castelmonte.

Giro di Hoody: These are hard times for sprinters facing reduced opportunities across ever more challenging grand tours.

Saturday's mountain finish at Fedaia is a real grinder and it's during the Giro's 'epic' third week that reveals a rider's true character.

Five stages on from their last thrilling battle into Cuneo, sprinters Arnaud Démare and Mark Cavendish get a final chance for glory as the Giro heads for Treviso