The Latest Breaking News from Annemiek van Vleuten

As the Women's Tour de France rolls out of the French city of Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday, the Netherlands' Annemiek van Vleuten, who has already won this year's Giro d’Italia and Vuelta cycling races, is back to defend her title. However, a host of contenders are hoping to unseat her before…

Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky escaped to win the opening 123.8km stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Clermont-Ferrand

124km flat stage starting and finishing in Clermont-Ferrand

'The most important thing is that I'm in the fight for the yellow jersey' says defending champion on a highly-anticipated duel for the overall victory

Women’s race set for grandstand Pyrenees summit stage followed by a climactic time trial in tougher test than 2022

SD Worx leader targets overall victory despite time trial concerns

Norsgaard, Lippert, Biannic, Mackaij, Patiño and Gutiérrez in seven-rider squad

Van Vleuten vs Vollering, a sprinters' delight, Tourmalet and time trial finale, relegation watch and French riders to follow

Van Vleuten dominant, Vos falls short, Realini is the real deal and bright future with RCS Sport

Rotterdam to host Grand Départ and short time trial

Taking a look over the Dutch rider’s 13-year history at the Italian stage race