The Latest Breaking News from France

'It really lit a spark inside me' - Peloton sizes up Alpe d'Huez at Tour de France Femmes

Kirsten Faulkner, Audrey Cordon-Ragot and Évita Muzic on the climb that will decide the race

Cycling News · Aug 17, 2024

As it happened: Breakaway succeeds with little change in GC on Le Grand-Bornand

Polka dot jersey Justine Ghekiere soloed on the final climb to take her second professional victory as Vollering takes 4" on Niewiadoma

Cycling News · Aug 17, 2024

Ukraine says 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His comments come a day after Russian officials accused Ukraine of using Western rockets to destroy a strategically important bridge over the Seym river in…

France 24 · Aug 17, 2024

‘A bit tricky’ as Adam Yates co-leads UAE Team Emirates in Vuelta a España after helping Pogačar win Tour de France

Briton joint GC contender alongside João Almeida as squad battles for 2024 'Grand Tour grand slam'

Cycling News · Aug 16, 2024

Pilot killed when jet plunges into sea during D-Day airshow in France

The flight was part of a series of events commemorating the D-Day landings

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2024

Kasia Niewiadoma keeps yellow jersey ahead of ‘crucial’ summit finishes set to decide Tour de France Femmes

Polish rider heads into final weekend of racing with 16-second lead on Kerbaol and 1:19 advantage on Vollering

Cycling News · Aug 16, 2024

'It was a tough fight' - Marianne Vos all-in for Tour de France Femmes green jersey after battle for points in Morteau

'I really want to bring the green jersey to the finish of the Tour de France Femmes, but first, I need to recover from this gruelling effort'

Cycling News · Aug 16, 2024

‘Virage Juliette!’ - Labous celebrates with a bend dedicated in her name at Tour de France Femmes

'They named a corner in my name, and that was amazing and special' says French Champion as crowds shouted her name

Cycling News · Aug 16, 2024

'She’s up to the fight' - Vollering shows strong form after emotional 'rollercoaster' of crashing at Tour de France Femmes

Defending champion's 'legs were still fine' after losing yellow jersey due to high-speed crash on stage 5, looks to reclaim lead in the mountains

Cycling News · Aug 16, 2024

Dessert and champagne - a humble celebration for the first-ever French stage winner of the Tour de France Femmes

A good dessert and champagne —"but not too much!"— is what awaits the French rider Cédrine Kerbaol at the Ceratizit-WNT team hotel this evening.The 23-year-old delivered France its first-ever stage win in the Tour de France Femmes on Friday, August 16, after a well-timed attack and a daring descent into…

Cycling Weekly · Aug 16, 2024