Irish tour de france grand départ bid ‘not in competition’ with gb

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

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

Times are changing at the world’s biggest bike race. For most of us watching at home, the more fans, the more razzmatazz, the more hullaballoo the better. The carefully distilled passion fills up our

Welsh cycling legend bows out at Tour of Britain after illustrious career, writes Adam Becket in Cardiff

FRED WRIGHT T he stage race for ...

Bill Elliott looks ahead to the biennial showdown at Bethpage Black, reflects on Ryder Cups past and highlights the important role both captains will play in deciding the eventual outcome