Tour de France

Health news

How global warming is impacting the health of Tour de France athletes

As temperatures continue to rise across Europe, a new study highlights the impact on elite athletes’ health - and urges summer sports’ organisers to re-think when they host their events.

24/02/2026

Europe News

Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt wins women's Tour de France on first attempt

France's Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt won the women's Tour de France on Sunday. After sealing victory, she said she had achieved "the goal of (her) life as an athlete."

03/08/2025

Europe News

Tadej Pogačar crowned Tour de France champion 2025 for 4th time

Having already won the sprint on the Champs-Élysées in 2021, the Belgian rider now has his second success on the most beautiful avenue in the world. Slovenian Tadej Pogačar, winner of the Tour de France, took fourth place in a final stage disrupted by rain.

27/07/2025

Health news

How does doping affect athletes' health?

Performance-enhancing drugs can be associated with various health risks and side effects, but further research is needed to understand their long-term consequences on athletes’ bodies.

26/07/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Bo Hamburger’s doping story | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Former professional cyclist Bo Hamburger reflects on his use of a performance-enhancing drug in the 1990s and early 2000s, offering insight into how doping works, why athletes turn to it, and its potential health effects.

23/07/2025

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Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam

French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam.

18/07/2025

Italy

Tour de France stage won for the first time by Black African rider

Girmay finished just ahead of Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie in Turin.

01/07/2024

Sport

Tour de France starts with epic Pogačar Vingegaard duel ahead

Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France last year for the second time in a row but this year all eyes are on his main rival Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar.

29/06/2024

Sport

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering wins maiden women's Tour de France title

26-year-old Demi Vollering secured her title after coming in second in the individual time trial on Sunday.

30/07/2023

World News

The week in pictures: Europe ablaze, Tour de France, Ukraine fights on

This week's best pictures from across Europe

30/07/2023

Culture news

Tour de France legend Mark Cavendish opens up on depression in new doc

A brand new documentary on Mark Cavendish, one of the greatest sprint cyclists in history, delves into the athlete’s years of depression between Tour de France stage wins.

26/07/2023

Sport

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins second consecutive Tour de France

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins second consecutive Tour de France with Jordi Meeus winning the final stage.

23/07/2023

Sport

Vingegaard extends advantage over Pogacar and aims for overall victory

Jonas Vingegaard looks set to claim his second Tour de France in a row as he extends his lead over rival Tadej Pogacar

18/07/2023

France

Tour de France warning for 'selfie spectators' after horrific crashes

Race fans are told to be more aware amid fears someone taking a selfie caused the latest pile-up.

17/07/2023

Sport

Poels wins Tour de France Stage 15 while Vingegaard leads overall

Dutch cyclist Wout Poels has won the 15th stage of the Tour de France while Danish rival Jonas Vingegaard stills maintains his overall lead

17/07/2023

Sport

Ion Izagirre soloes to victory in mid-mountain Tour de France stage

The 169-kilometre stage took riders across the Beaujolais vineyards on a route with two big climbs in the second half of the trek. The first two hours of racing were furious, with several dozen riders dropped over the first 25 kilometres.

13/07/2023