Départ on our doorstep

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

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

Hop over the Channel for rich history, beautiful architecture and tempting cuisine

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

Marking its 1,000th anniversary this year, the Normandy city takes pride in its medieval roots — come for chateau tours and classic brasseries

True to form, this year’s Vuelta doesn’t shy away from the high mountains and offers just two nailed-on sprint stages