Riders shocked after Tour de France carnage

Riders were in a state of shock on the first rest day of the Tour de France after Sunday's chaotic and crash-strewn ninth stage. Four riders were forced out of the race after a huge pile-up on a......

Chavanel seizes Tour lead as rain causes havoc

Sylvain Chavanel's Tour de France chances were nearly ruined by a crash two months ago but more drama on the same Belgian roads gave him the race leader's jersey after the second stage on Monday.......

'Armstrong 50-50 for Tour de France'

The chances of seven-times winner Lance Armstrong riding in next year's Tour de France are 50-50, his Astana team manager Johan Bruyneel said on Wednesday. Tour de France organisers also appeared......

Dope-hit Tour takes easier route

Tour de France organisers have designed a balanced route for the 95th edition of the world's premier stage race next year with a brutal climb up L'Alpe d'Huez in the final week set to potentially......