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Colombia

Colombian cycling star Egan Bernal 'conscious' following bus collision

Bernal slammed at high speed into a bus while he was training with his teammates 30 kilometres outside the capital Bogota.

France

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins second straight Tour de France

JUST-IN: Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins second straight Tour de France

France

Tour de France: Cavendish equals Merckx's record after 34th stage win

Video posted online by the Tour de France shows the British rider, 36, celebrating his win by hugging his teammates.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Slovenia

Slovenians celebrate how cycling lit up a difficult year

It's their way of saying "on your bike, 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.

Sport

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.

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.

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.

World

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.