When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Dan Martin's morale did not seem to have been unduly affected, however, as he warmed down outside ...

On Tuesday, July 22, the 'Giant of Provence', Mont Ventoux, comes into focus for riders and fans alike of the Tour de France. The exposed mass of white limestone is a singular punctuation on the ...

In truth, I’m not sure anyone conquers Mont Ventoux. It’s a brute of a mountain. The mistral produces vicious winds; scorching sunshine and then there are the 12% inclines to tackle. We were lucky.

July 20, 2009 is the date for the 17th edition of L’Étape du Tour, just five days before the pros ride Stage 20 of the Tour de France over the same route. L’Étape riders will face 172km (pros ride 5km ...