Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
It is only through precision and passion that great champions and unique watches can be forged
Doping bridge players? Cyclist gangs? Some competitors will go to any lengths to win
The head of a multinational chemicals group has ridden to the rescue of the cycling group
Lance Armstrong is building a new life after the last one ended in ignominy
The four-time Tour de France winner was given a warm welcome in Spain despite doping claims
The high levels of an asthma drug found in Chris Froome’s urine could get him banned
The Tour de France winner is livid that the UK’s anti-doping agency hasn’t completely cleared him
Seven Tour de France stage wins in three years bodes well for a future victor from the continent
The stage 20 race against the clock will be the last opportunity for any overall contender to make a bid for the yellow jersey.
Still recovering from glandular fever, the sprinter may not reach 35 stage wins this year but will give it a shot
With the 113th edition of the Tour de France beginning on Saturday, here are five crucial elements needed to win the coveted yellow jersey.
After a stunning victory on the latest mountain stage of the Tour, cyclist Chris Froome again faces doping claims in the French press.
The 102nd Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3?360km. The most likely challenges for the yellow jersey.
The MTN-Qhubeka team, made up mostly of South Africans and Eritreans, will compete in the most gruelling race in cycling this year.
One of the most exciting courses yet lies in wait for the yellow jersey hopefuls in next year’s cycle race.
Orica-GreenEDGE rider Daryl Impey of South Africa has been omitted from the team’s Tour de France line-up after failing a doping test.
Cyclist Michael Rasmussen, thrown out of the 2007 Tour de France while on his way to victory, says his entire former Rabobank team also doped.
One down for Tour de France winner Chris Froome, how many more to go? Having crushed the opposition at the 100th tour, the rider is looking ahead.
Hundreds of riders in Kenya are already celebrating Chris Froome’s expected victory at the Tour de France.
