Survivor

At first it’s hard to imagine a 12-year-old Thierry Boutsen sneaking the keys to his mother’s Fiat 600 for a joyride, such is the Belgian’s calm, pragmatic demeanour. With an earnest smile and a lithe

FIGHTING ALL THE WAY TO THE FINISH

Slovenian wins fourth Tour, but hints at not going on forever, writes Chris Marshall-Bell in Paris

In an era dominated by Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, how do the underdogs of the peloton summon the courage to keep hoping and attacking?

Naysayers silenced as crowds roar for the Tour

Boxer Malam Varela thought he had delivered a knockout blow, but instead, his punch led to fatal consequences. One year on, he speaks about how his life has changed and the trauma he experiences every day