The closest Tour de France finishes in history

From LeMond's eight seconds in 1989 to Contador, Janssen and Pogačar, the ten closest official Tour de France finishes and the racing that decided them.

How do riders win a sprint without a lead-out train?

A sprinter does not need four teammates in front of them to win a bunch finish. A well-drilled lead-out train makes positioning easier and...

Giro d’Italia 2027 route revealed with double Mortirolo, Gavia and Zoncolan showdown

Explore every stage of the 2027 Giro d'Italia, from Trieste to Rome. Full 21-stage route, profiles, the double Mortirolo, Gavia, Monte Zoncolan and two time-trials.

Giro d’Italia Women 2027 route unveiled with Monte Bianco finale and uphill time-trial

The 2027 Giro d'Italia Women route features nine stages, 1,132km and 17,450m of climbing, with the Passo San Marco, an uphill time-trial and Monte Bianco finale.

Hitec Products-Fluid Control closes after 18 seasons as funding runs out

Norwegian women's cycling team Hitec Products-Fluid Control will close after 18 seasons, with manager Karl Lima citing a lack of funding. The team supported 111 riders since 2009.

Urko Berrade joins XDS Astana for 2027 after standout Vuelta performances

Urko Berrade is heading from Equipo Kern Pharma to XDS Astana for 2027 after finishing 19th at La Vuelta and claiming three top-five mountain stage results.

Anna van Wersch joins Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team for 2027

Dutch rider Anna van Wersch will join Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team from Lotto-Intermarché Ladies in 2027 after consecutive top-ten Tour de Pologne Women finishes.

Lea Lin Teutenberg joins REMBE | rad-net Women for 2027

German track specialist Lea Lin Teutenberg moves from Lotto-Intermarché Ladies to REMBE | rad-net Women for 2027 as the team's first new signing.