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'We are closely monitoring professional cycling' – Could former Tour de France sponsor Nike make a comeback to the sport?

US brand currently holds lifestyle clothing partnerships with several riders and teams, as well as a collaboration with racewear brand Nimbl

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Tour de France 2026: Mauro Schmid wins stage 13 as Tom Pidcock surges up GC – as it happened

Mauro Schmid edged out Harold Tejad, while Tom Pidcock finished third to move into the top four in the general classification

The Guardian - UK

'The animals don't know what you've won' – inside Thibaut Pinot's farm life as the Tour de France visits his hometown

Frenchman says farming 'teaches you to let go'

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Tour de France: Merlier speeds toward another win, Pogacar still in yellow

The Belgian took victory in Stage 12 of the Tour de France in Chalon-sur-Saône, claiming his third stage win of this year's Tour. He edged out Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen. Meanwhile, Argentina and Spain continue their preparations for Sunday's World Cup final. Tomorrow, France and England will face off…

France 24

Medical updates flow after stage 12 Tour de France crash – Two collarbone breaks among the damage tally

Fractures for Jenno Berckmoes and Fernándo Gaviria, Dorian Godon passes first concussion check

Cycling News

'Right now the fight is for the podium' - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepare for two-handed GC game in Tour de France's long weekend of mountain stages

Two severe climbing stages in Vosges followed by northern Alpine trek

Cycling News

'They won't stop me as long as I'm here' – the hero of the Tour de France is a rider nobody saw coming

Grand Tour debutant Baptiste Veistroffer has stolen French hearts with his solo breakaways

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As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe?

Tour de France riders are facing some of the hottest racing conditions in the event’s history.

The Conversation

How long will US riders' Tour de France stage win drought continue? Dubious streak reaches 100 stages

Sepp Kuss was the last American to reach the top step on a Tour stage in 2021

Cycling News

'We've lost our most important riders': Tour de France's smallest team counts the cost of crashes

Fernando Gaviria joins Alex Molenaar in crashing out of the Tour de France on Caja Rural-Seguros RGA's debut

Cycling Weekly

'Try to survive, maybe' – after three Tour de France sprint victories, Tim Merlier changes tack to survival

Soudal Quick-Step rider has all but given up his chance in the green jersey competiton

Cycling Weekly

'He was our big hope for the win' - Former Tour de France leader Fernando Gaviria exits with broken collarbone

Caja Rural-Seguros RGA lose second rider in a week after Colombian sprinter crashes out

Cycling News

Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters

Soudal–Quick-Step rider Tim Merlier pipped Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen on the line but further back, Tadej Pogacar safely retained his yellow jersey

The Guardian - UK

'If I get beaten, that's the way it is' - Jasper Philipsen forced to accept defeat as rivals Soudal-QuickStep celebrate their third Tour de France win

Alpecin-Premier Tech give Philipsen another great leadout but Belgian lacks winning speed

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France 24

Merlier claims third Tour de France stage win in crash-hit sprint finish

Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory of this year's Tour de France, winning a chaotic and crash-ridden sprint at the end of Thursday's 12th stage. Merlier edged out rivals after navigating a disorganised finish that was disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria, while overall leader…

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Tour de France: Tim Merlier wins sprint skirmish on stage 12 ahead of major pileup

Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen duplicate podium spots for a second day

Cycling Weekly

'I found some space… and then I launched' – Tim Merlier sprints to win stage 12 of the Tour de France, scoring his hatrick

Soudal Quick-Step rider secures his third win as a horrible crash in the final hundred metres causes carnage in the chasing pack

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'It's my Achilles heel, some of us just aren't built for it' – Ben Healy's attacking exploits have been stifled at the Tour de France, but he senses the moment to strike

With several hilly stages in the days to come, Irish breakaway specialist is hoping to replicate his 2025 stage triumph

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'They don't know the difference between a cow and a horse' – Former top sprinter criticises Tour de France jury after Philipsen relegation debacle

Eddy Planckaert questions commissaires' decision to relegate then reinstate Belgian sprinter after incident on stage 11

Cycling News

Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France tour of revenge is almost complete – Which demons are still left to slay?

Winning at Le Lioran on stage 10 saw the Slovenian tick off victory at another site of previous defeat

Cycling News

'I haven't felt quite like myself' – American climber Matthew Riccitello optimistic in race to recover for key Tour de France mountain challenges

US rider supporting Paul Seixas in Tour prior to own repeat GC challenge in Vuelta a España

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France teams use between 240 to 320 tyres and 10-13 litres of sealant during the three-week race, but do they get a fresh pair every day?

We've asked Vittoria, Continental, and UAE Emirates-XRG about tyre usage during the 21-day Grand Tour

Cycling News

'If you've got the resources, why not?' - Australian all-rounder Michael Matthews defends UAE Team Emirates-XRG's stage-hunting mentality at the Tour de France

Former multiple-stage winner is still building condition after a long recovery period from broken wrist injuries

Cycling News

From 175th to first – How to maximise a day at the Tour de France to the fullest with Uno-X Mobility

Norwegian team wins stage 11, as they did in 2025, with Søren Wærenskjold surprising everyone into Nevers

Cycling Weekly

'This is the new normal' – how the Tour de France fastest speed record was shattered on stage 11

Søren Wærenskjold won with an average speed of 50.91kph, but why was the day so fast?

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