Tour de france

In the first week of September, this year’s six-stage Tour of Britain runs from east to west, finishing in Wales

Over his 12 years as a professional rider, Thierry Gouvenou never stood atop the podium. But in his 12 years designing stage routes, the 56-year-old Frenchman has built a reputation as the artist behi

Dane leaves Italian opening weekend in red jersey after first three days of Spanish Grand Tour

True to form, this year’s Vuelta doesn’t shy away from the high mountains and offers just two nailed-on sprint stages

FRED WRIGHT T he stage race for ...

We review the overall favourites and stage win prospects and weigh up their chances of success in Spain