The Latest Breaking News from Tour

Spratt eyes Corkscrew as last cycling season unfolds

Australian Amanda Spratt, who will retire later this year, will be a rider to watch on the last stage of the Tour Down Under.

AAP · Jan 18

The crowds at the 2014 Yorkshire Tour de France Grand Départ were like nothing we’d seen before – can 2027 top it?

The public will be out in force for the two 2027 Grands Départs as the UK breaks new ground

Cycling Weekly · Jan 17

Thierry Cazeneuve, longstanding director of Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré, dies at 74

Director of key warm-up race for Tour de France for over 20 years

Cycling News · Jan 17

'I really needed the change' – Jonas Vingegaard looks to prevent burnout with refreshed Grand Tour approach in 2026

Dane takes aim at Giro-Tour double with 'new energy' but admits he's also 'been close to burning out' in wake of Simon Yates' retirement

Cycling News · Jan 16

Free-to-air TV coverage of 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ in the UK 'a work in progress', say organisers

Grand Départ managing director Paul Bush says it's 'important' stages are free to watch in the UK

Cycling Weekly · Jan 16

'Seismic shift': women boast stronger Down Under field

The women's Tour Down Under field is stronger than the men's start list, with the reigning road world champion competing in the women's race for the first time.

AAP · Jan 16

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain for first time since 2014

Edinburgh will host the men’s Grand Depart before the peloton head south via Liverpool to Wales, while the women’s edition will begin in Leeds and take in Manchester, Sheffield and London

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Tour de France returns to UK as 2027 Grand Departs routes confirmed

Men’s tour begins in Edinburgh, with Tour de France Femme starting in Leeds

Evening Standard · Jan 15

'It's going to be brilliant' – Lizzie Deignan 'incredibly proud' of 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ in Yorkshire

Retired rider says she's 'jealous' she won't be on the start line in Leeds

Cycling Weekly · Jan 15

Toue de France 2027 routes revealed with starts in Edinburgh and Leeds

Scotland, England and Wales will share six stages.

The Independent UK · Jan 15