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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?

The first women’s Tour de France ran in 1955 – and then vanished. Stephanie Boland charts the long, winding road to its modern revival

Naysayers silenced as crowds roar for the Tour

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