Pro Cycling
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,...
Men's Cycling
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...
Men's Cycling
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...
Men's Cycling
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...
Men's Cycling
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...
Women's Cycling
Baloise Ladies Tour 2026 start list: Kopecky, Bäckstedt & Kool lead the field
The Baloise Ladies Tour 2026 start list brings together elite time triallists, established sprinters, track specialists and a substantial group of emerging riders across...
Tour de France Femmes
Tour de France Femmes 2026 Geneva guide: stage 2 finish and Swiss viewing tips
Geneva hosts the finish of stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes on Sunday 2 August, with the riders completing a 147.9km...
Men's Cycling
Men’s Tour de Pologne 2026 full route guide
The 2026 men’s Tour de Pologne is a north-to-south race in the most literal sense.
The 83rd edition of the Polish WorldTour race starts on...
