Rimini

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

The speed, power and excitement of the 2025 Tour is spelled out by the drama of its data

E ddy Merckx won the Tour de France ...

The pre-race favourite is in his prime and taking no prisoners, with a lead of over four minutes

As Tadej Pogačar turned the screw in the Alps, there was still plenty of intrigue in the final week