CATEGORIES
SHIMANO GRX RX815 DI2 2X GROUPSET £1,529.91 | 2.762G
James Stout gets to grips with a Di2-equipped 2x gravel-specific groupset that splits the difference between road and mtb
THE TOUR IN THE TIME OF COVID
Covid-19 has affected the Tour’s reception both on the ground and on the airwaves – Peter Cossins charts how
Tour de France 1934
Frenchman René Vietto pauses for refreshment at the top of the Col du Tourmalet on stage 18 of the 1934 Tour, swamped by fans and an entourage of policemen and race vehicles.
Brailsford: ‘Winning next year's Tour starts now'
Beaten at nearly every turn by rivals Jumbo- Visma, Ineos Grenadiers are adamant they will bounce back at the 2021 Tour, finds Peter Cossins
Bennett ends Sagan's green jersey reign
The first Irishman to take the points accolade since the rule of King Kelly
10 Champ Bigham Eyes Wiggins's Hour Record
Women’s champion focused on defending her 25-mile title, reports Vern Pitt
How To Build The Most Exciting Team In The Tour
Sunweb have been a pleasure to watch. I love it when a team doesn’t have a hot favourite, and they play all their cards in the right moment.
IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN ROG AND POG
You get complacent with how Ineos has performed in the past. I just found it really hard to believe that Egan Bernal would crack. I just thought he’d get better and better as the race went on.
Cycling 18 August 1988
Malcolm Elliott’s time to shine as Peter Keen’s profile grows
Yates and Thomas hone Giro form at Tirreno
GC success at week-long stage race shows Brits set fair for Grand Tour face-off, writes James Shrubsall
Roglič and Pogačar face off for yellow
With Bernal and Quintana out of GC contention, the Slovenian duo are set to go head-to-head for the Tour de France title, writes Peter Cossins
Ineos struggle through worst Tour for a decade
Outgunned Grenadiers leave questions waiting to be asked
GUARDIAN ANGELS
Behind, or indeed in front of, every team leader there’s a rider or staff member who is particularly crucial to their success. Peter Cossins speaks to a quartet of these often unsung heroes who play vital roles in Tour de France success
FAST TRACK TO THE TOP
In terms of emerging talent, this year’s Tour has thrown the spotlight on Marc Hirschi, the former world U23 champ managed by countryman Fabian Cancellara, writes Peter Cossins
Bora keep pressure on green jersey Bennett
GC favourites affected by hard-fought points battle, reports Peter Cossins
Is The Tour De France Sidelining Sprinters?
The Tour’s relentless focus on spectacle has left some fastmen feeling like cycling’s endangered species, finds Peter Cossins
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE LE TOUR?
As the Tour de France lights up our afternoons, Maria David gets a vivid insight into the demands of the race from a team of amateur women who completed the full route one month ahead of the pros
Trek Emonda SL 6 Pro £3,350 | 7.9kg
James Bracey spends some time with Trek’s newly updated and aero-tweaked lightweight GC race bike
Tour de France 1965
Belgian Joseph Planckaert rides through the hills on a stage of the Tour de France in 1965. Sadly, we’re not sure exactly where or when this was taken; the information on the photo is contradictory. It claims to be of his brother Willy Planckaert – but he didn’t ride the Tour in 1965 and never rode for the team that Joseph is in the kit of here.
Scott updates its Foil aero racer
Ranging from £3,599 to £8,099, the new bike is more colourful, comfortable and compact
Pidcock eyes Worlds spot after Baby Giro win
Yorkshireman is first Brit to win major U23 race, reports Vern Pitt
RENAISSANCE IN YELLOW
After struggling at the Tour in recent years Adam Yates took advantage of a twist of fate in the first week to restate his Grand Tour credentials, writes Peter Cossins
EASY DOES IT
The Tour de France peloton took a particularly cautious approach during the opening week. Peter Cossins explains the series of factors that resulted in a few easy days for the riders
Roglic heads three-way battle for yellow
Primoz Roglic has the yellow jersey he’s long targeted, but the Slovene’s young compatriot Tadej Pogačar and defending champion Egan Bernal are both on the rise, writes Peter Cossins
Club run under threat from government
British Cycling and Cycling UK voice concern over government’s proposed changes to law on riding two abreast, reports Vern Pitt
Should your next bike be a gravel bike?
Gravel riding has taken the world by storm over the last few years James Bracey – gets to grips with the new category and what it means for you
THE BIG CW FITNESS PROJECT 2020
With real-life events slowly starting to infiltrate the ‘new normal’, our Fitness Project trio are keen for a slice of the action CALLUM MCQUEEN, 20
Scott Addict Gravel 10 - £5,899 | 7.93kg
CW editor Simon Richardson finds the Scott Addict Gravel gives him a whole new appreciation of his local area
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Israel Start-Up Nation is riding in its first Tour de France, and with Chris Froome joining next year, it hopes to return and win. Vern Pitt finds out what this fledgling squad is all about
Gear of the week
The CW Tech team ride and rate the latest kit on the market