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From suspended prison sentences to reality TV - What happened to Festina's infamous 1998 Tour de France team after the affair that 'almost killed French cycling'?

The Festina Affair revealed the widespread use of doping and EPO in the 1990s, sparked the downfall of Richard Virenque and eventually changed French cycling forever, but where are the team, including Laurent Brochard, Alex Zülle and team soigneur Willy Voet, today?

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Pleased the Tour de France is coming to the UK in 2027? Meet the man you have to thank

Paul Bush has been trying for two decades to organise a Grand Départ. Now he’s scored two at once

Cycling Weekly

'They're just normal guys' – Finn Fisher-Black gives unique insight into cycling superstars Evenepoel and Pogačar and the effect they can have on a whole team

Kiwi kicks off season at Tuesday's Tour Down Under, with 2026 goal of making Evenepoel's Tour de France support squad

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'One door closes, another one opens' - Ben Tulett eyeing Grand Tour future after Simon Yates' surprise retirement

Tour de France debut likely on the cards for young Briton

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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

'It will be unforgettable' – the British Tour de France 2027 stages are even better than we could have imagined

Plans for 'the grandest of Grand Départs' are living up to their promise

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France in Edinburgh tipped to attract crowds of up to 1m

Cyclists will race from the Scottish capital to Carlisle on day one of the event next July.

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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

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

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

'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

Manchester, Cardiff and London to host Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes in 2027 as Grand Départ stages unveiled

Women's race will start in Leeds and the Peak District, whilst the men's depart will start in Edinburgh and journey south to the Welsh capital

Cycling News

Tour de France reveals plans for six UK stages with historic 2027 Grands Départs

Men’s race will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool and Cardiff, while women will head from Leeds to Manchester, then to Sheffield and also includes a central London stage

The Guardian - UK

'2027 will be bigger than anything we’ve seen' – London, Manchester and Cardiff part of British Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs as routes announced

Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to begin in Leeds after Tour de France begins in Edinburgh next year

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'I know what I'm doing' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot responds to weight loss critics ahead of 2026 season

Tour de France winner says she plans to prepare similarly for title defence this summer

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Introducing: Valentina Cavallar – The Olympic rower turned promising Grand Tour racer who was inspired by the Tour de France Femmes

24-year-old Austrian joined SD Worx-Protime for 2026 after a rapid ascension in cycling, and is already dreaming of Grand Tour success

Cycling Weekly

'I’m still one of the best bike riders in the world and there will be moments where I can show it' – Wout van Aert aims for Monument glory despite ankle setback

Belgian will ride Classics, Tour de France and Vuelta a España in 2026

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Why Jonas Vingegaard is right to race the Giro d'Italia before taking on Tadej Pogačar again at Tour de France in 2026

How two Grand Tours and an ideal route support the Dane's decision to double up

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'It's quite naive to think it's clean throughout the whole world' - Oscar Onley is realistic about doping's continued presence in cycling

The Scotsman believes a Tour de France podium is possible after his high-profile move to Ineos Grenadiers

The Independent UK

Simon Yates makes shock decision to retire from cycling

Yates won the 2025 Giro d’Italia in May to add to his other grand tour triumph at the Vuelta a Espana in 2018 but has decided to hang up his helmet

Cycling News

'Pressure makes diamonds' – Mark Renshaw embraces challenge of building Tour de France sprint project for Olav Kooij at Decathlon CMA CGM

Former expert lead-out rider takes aim at delivering stage wins and green jersey at French team's home Grand Tour

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'In any sport I think it's impossible to go: Oh yeah, the sport is 100% clean' – 2025 Tour de France leader Ben Healy points out potential upper limit of anti-doping measures

Irishman dreaming of Tour de France success but recognises World Championships as major priority in 2026 and 2027

The Guardian - UK

From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges

Whether it’s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures

Cycling News

Biniam Girmay shows off new NSN Cycling Team kit on New Year's Day

Tour de France green-jersey winner wears new kit ahead of team's debut season after the rebranding of the former Israel-Premier Tech

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'I can't place myself that high' – Tadej Pogačar motivated but humble as L'Équipe award places him amongst sporting legends

Tour de France winner awarded Champion des Champions Monde title by L'Equipe, joining winners including Novak Djokovic and Simon Biles

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