Men's Cycling
Rabobank men team history: Dutch consistency, Classics depth & years of reinvention
Rabobank was never the loudest superteam in men’s cycling, but it was one of the most recognisable. For more than 15 years, the orange-and-blue...
Men's Cycling
Tour de France 2026 prize money: how much riders and teams can win
The Tour de France 2026 will award around €2.3 million in prize money across the three weeks of racing, with the overall winner of...
Men's Cycling
How fast do Tour de France riders go?
Tour de France riders are fast in almost every race situation. The overall average speed of a modern Tour is usually above 40km/h, flat...
Men's Cycling
How hard is the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is brutally hard. It is not just hard because the riders cover more than 3,000km, or because they climb mountains,...
Men's Cycling
Best places to watch the Tour de France 2026 in Barcelona
Barcelona will be one of the best places to watch the Tour de France 2026, not just because it hosts the Grand Départ, but...
Men's Cycling
How do Tour de France time cuts work?
Tour de France time cuts are the daily time limits riders must finish inside to stay in the race. If a rider finishes outside...
Men's Cycling
What is a domestique at the Tour de France?
A domestique at the Tour de France is a rider whose job is to work for a team leader rather than chase personal success....
Men's Cycling
Juan Ayuso at the Tour de France 2026: GC potential and pressure
Juan Ayuso arrives at the Tour de France 2026 with more than just potential around his name. He arrives with expectation. The move to...
