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'Bonne soirée, Lille' - Parade of riders at Tour de France teams presentation delights crowd with new team kits, national colours and free bottles
By Jackie Tyson published
Gallery Defending champion Tadej Pogačar impresses crowd surrounding Column of the Goddess statue with comments in local language

Tour de France jerseys: Here's are the competitions every rider wants to win this July
By Stephen Farrand, Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature Details of the four iconic leader's jerseys and the minor prizes at the race explained

Will this bike claim the first yellow jersey at the 2025 Tour de France? The S-Works Tarmac SL8 of European champion Tim Merlier
By Will Jones published
Gallery How does a sprinter tune his bike for a shot at wearing the maillot jaune?

More attacks, Grand Tour momentum and 'luxury' domestiques – How Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike will target Tour de France redemption
By Pete Trifunovic published
Feature How do you solve a problem like Pogačar? Visma-Lease a Bike hope they have the answer within Vingegaard and their swarm

Aussies on Tour – The 10 Australians flying the flag at the 2025 Tour de France
By Simone Giuliani published
Analysis The return of a strong contingent from the nation with everything from general classification goals to mountain support roles, lead-out duties and stage wins to chase

Gallery: Geraint Thomas' last ever Tour de France race bike
By Will Jones published
Gallery How has the venerable Welshman set up his Pinarello Dogma on the eve of his final Tour de France?

The shadow tour? Inside the Coupe de France, French cycling's second-biggest multi-day competition
By Katy Madgwick published
The Tour de France may be the pinnacle, but this lower-level series offers important racing for French teams, the chance for young riders to shine, and all-important UCI points

I've been to seven Tours de France as a fan – here are my tips if you're going to spectate for the first time
By Matilda Price published
Feature How to make the most of a trip to see the Tour, from someone who has spent a lot of time on the roadside

How much does a Tour de France bike cost?
By Josh Croxton last updated
One great benefit unique to cycling is the ability to ride the same equipment as the pros... but what is the cost of a Tour de France bike?

The three Tour de France stages Tadej Pogačar will want to win most – Sites of Jonas Vingegaard's previous successes bring 'revenge' into play
By James Moultrie published
Analysis The importance of Hautacam, Mont Ventoux and the Col de la Loze in the fight for the 2025 yellow jersey

'Something that seemed utopic just a few years ago' – Meet Giusy Virelli, the woman behind the new incarnation of the Giro d'Italia Women
By Maria David published
Interview 'The Giro d’Italia is seen as the toughest race in the world’s most beautiful place, so we have to do the same for the Giro d’Italia Women!'

Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen and Jonathan Milan headline long list of fast finishers set for titanic battle beginning on day one in Lille

Giro d'Italia Women 2025 start list
By Laura Weislo published
Start List Elisa Longo Borghini returns as defending champion

How are Tour de France numbers assigned?
By James Moultrie, Matilda Price last updated
Feature We take a look at how La Grande Boucle decides on each rider’s number

Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Dani Ostanek, Joseph Lycett, Matilda Price, Alasdair Fotheringham, Peter Stuart, Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Cyclingnews takes you through the riders and objectives of all 23 teams lining up in Lille this Satuday

Tour de France prize money explained: How much money will the 2025 yellow jersey winner take home?
By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Feature There's over €2.5 million in prize money up for grabs this July, and plenty of ways to earn a slice of it
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