In focus

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?

Frenchwoman earns dream win on debut, reports Tom Davidson in Châtel

Tadej Pogačar stamps his authority on the race in the second week, leaving his rivals for dust

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

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