France Tour de France fan arrested after sign caused cyclists to crash A Tour de France fan is in police custody after holding a sign in front of cyclists, causing them to crash during the first stage of the cycling event. 30/06/2021
France Mark Cavendish wins fourth stage of Tour de France 2021 His 31rst stage victory brings him closer to Belgian legend Eddy Merckx, who holds the record for most Tour wins with 34 stages. 29/06/2021
France Van der Poel wins 2nd stage of Tour to take yellow jersey Tour de France debutant Mathieu Van der Poel snatched the race leader’s yellow jersey with a win in the second stage. 27/06/2021
France Tour de France begins with first stage from Brest to Landerneau The Tour de France began in the western port city of Brest. The first stage is roughly 198 kilometres and finishes in Landerneau. 26/06/2021
Slovenia Slovenians celebrate how cycling lit up a difficult year It's their way of saying "on your bike, 2020!" 28/12/2020
Experiences Following the tracks of the Tour de France on Vercors' balcony roads The hair-raising lanes that were cut into the sides of sheer rock walls using dynamite pass through deep gorges, undulating hills, and huge wooded expanses; a serene alternative to the soaring, gnarly landscape of the Alps. 02/10/2020
Good Morning Europe Tour de France under a cloud after new allegations of doping emerge Marseille's public prosecutor announced an inquiry into members of French team Arkéa-Samsic. 22/09/2020
France Vive le Tour! With young winner Pogačar, thrilling race defies virus For towns and villages across France the Tour was a liberating and invigorating experience against the sombre backdrop of the pandemic. 21/09/2020
France Tadej Pogačar wins 2020 Tour de France in dramatic final stage In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the race's history, Tadej Pogačar edged out the favourite, fellow Slovenian Primož Roglič. 19/09/2020
Good Morning Europe Tour De France finally underway despite treacherous conditions Tough health rules mean that the event may have to be halted long before it arrives on the Champs Elysee in Paris at the end of the Grand Finale, currently due in three weeks' time. 31/08/2020
no comment Socially-distanced spectators watch the Tour de France start from Nice Socially-distanced spectators turned up to see "Le Grand Depart" in a much more muted atmosphere than normal. 29/08/2020
France The Tour de France starts in Nice but will the race reach Paris? Only last century's two world wars have ever interrupted the Tour de France, but this year COVID-19 might bring the riders to a shuddering halt. 29/08/2020
France Tour de France postponed until August due to coronavirus pandemic The French cycling event was delayed following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that events with large crowds could not take place until at least mid-July. 15/04/2020
no comment Tour de France winner Bernal gets hero's welcome in Colombian hometown Bernal rode into the central square of Zipaquira on his bike wearing the Tour's famed yellow jersey 08/08/2019
Sport Egan Bernal becomes first Colombian to win the Tour de France Team INEOS' Egan Bernal became the 2019 Tour de France champion on Sunday. He is the first Colombian to hold the title. 28/07/2019
world news Bernal set to become the Tour de France winner. After Saturday's 20th stage, Bernal is set to win the Tour de France 2019, despite mudslides hindering they cyclists' path. 27/07/2019
France Hailstorm stops Tour de France and dashes French victory hopes A hailstorm in the Alps stopped Friday's stage of the Tour de France after it left the road impassable, organisers said. 26/07/2019
Sport Watch: Tour de France employs men to redesign the phallic graffiti Before every day of the Tour de France, Patrick and his teammate drive along the route in their van, painting over any phallic imagery on the roads or walls. 23/07/2019
Belgium Watch: Flying bicycles spotted in Brussels ahead of Tour de France First taking place in 1903, this year will be the 106th edition of the iconic sporting event. 05/07/2019
Belgium Tour de France 2019 teams line up in Brussels ahead of kickoff The 106th edition of the legendary cycling race kicks off in the Belgian capital on Saturday. The 176 riders will battle it out over 3,400 kms for the coveted yellow jersey. 04/07/2019
France Froome seriously injured in cycling accident while blowing nose Four-time Tour de France winner Christopher Froome is out of this year’s race after a serious accident while training, his manager has confirmed to French television. 12/06/2019
France Panini launches first Tour de France sticker book Fans of the most respected cycling race in the world will have to gather 352 stickers to complete the inaugural Tour de France album. 03/05/2019
Denmark Wheely happy: Danish delight at hosting start of Tour de France 2021 The world’s best city for cycling will host the start of the planet’s biggest bike race, it was confirmed today. 21/02/2019
Green News The resurgence of vintage road bikes "I’m not sure whether this is a bike shop, an art gallery or a museum" 22/10/2018
USA Ex-doper and Lance Armstrong whistleblower 'to launch cycling team' A US rider who failed a drugs test is now set to launch his own cycling team. 05/10/2018
