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Analysing the key riders to watch in pursuit of the overall victory

French veteran celebrates emotional mixed relay medal after a year of health troubles and team collapses

'I came here to fight for a podium, so I will not let go of that' says second-placed Canyon-SRAM rider after aggressive queen stage

'It's obvious that Demi Vollering is on another level' says defending champion after the queen stage at Tour de France Femmes

Vollering drops Van Vleuten and race favourites on upper slopes of Tourmalet

Key favourites show strength in opening stage as Kopecky takes yellow but Labous, Persico, Baril among those on back foot

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…

Here's a closer look at some of the riders that could make up the podium

Dutchwoman attacks over Passo della Colla to claim 100th victory and first maglia rosa of race

Cyclingnews showcases the riders to watch in the hunt for stage wins and the maglia rosa

SD Worx relaxed, Van Vleuten sits out, sprinters out to play, climbers eye Lagunas de Neila