A few top riders abandon original early season plans due to setbacks ranging from illness to injury.

The American-registered team confirmed its Tour de France lineup on Thursday, and it's clear the squad is racing to win.

How do top riders decide whether to chase GC glory or simply hunt stages in the Tour de France and other grand tours?

Pierre Rolland rides to victory in Giro d'Italia stage 17. After a dismal 2016 season, the win comes as sweet payback for the Frenchman.

Andrew Talansky has crept up to 11th overall after stage 11, saying that the final week of the race should suit his strengths.

Pierre Rolland is headed into the Alps on a Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod

Jonathan Vaughters thinks he's found an untapped talent in Pierre Rolland. The Cannondale – Drapac team hopes to set the Frenchman up for a top-five Tour result.

Cannondale's Pierre Rolland has yet to deliver any big results this season, but the French rider is hoping that will change on home roads in the Dauphiné and upcoming Tour

The Cannondale boss tells VeloNews Pierre Rolland has already made some "big improvements" in his aerodynamics.

The Frenchman will help fill the void left by the departing Ryder Hesjedal on the U.S.-based team.