Men's Cycling

GC and jerseys after Tour de France 2026 stage 10: Pogačar strengthens yellow as Ayuso takes white

Tadej Pogačar tightened his control of the Tour de France on stage 10, attacking on the Col de Pertus and riding alone to victory...

Tour de France 2026 stage 11 preview: Merlier, Kooij and Girmay target Nevers sprint

The Tour de France leaves the Massif Central behind on stage 11, replacing the steep roads around Le Lioran with one of the clearest...

Tour de France 2026 stage 10: Tadej Pogačar attacks on Col de Pertus to win at Le Lioran

Tadej Pogačar won stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France at Le Lioran, attacking on the Col de Pertus before riding alone through...

What is a puncheur in cycling? Why hilly stages suit explosive riders

A puncheur is a rider who specialises in short, steep climbs and explosive efforts. They are not usually the strongest riders on long Alpine ascents,...

Why French riders will target Bastille Day at the Tour de France

Every Tour de France stage matters, but 14 July carries a different weight for a French rider. Bastille Day is France’s national holiday, known locally...

Puy Mary and Col de Pertus explained: where Tour de France stage 10 could split

Anyone joining Tour de France stage 10 during its final hour will quickly hear three names repeated: Puy Mary, Col de Pertus and Le...

Why Le Lioran matters again in the Pogačar v Vingegaard rivalry

Le Lioran is not one of the Tour de France’s most famous finishes. It does not carry the history of Alpe d’Huez, the altitude...

Discovery Channel team history: the uneasy second act after US Postal

Discovery Channel arrived in professional cycling as a new title sponsor, but almost nothing about the team itself was new. The blue and black kit...