Richie Porte shows form on summit finish
Richie Porte dug deep to attack just before the final kilometer on the summit finish of stage 17
Cyclists
Fabian Cancellara withdraws from Tour to prepare for Rio
After deliberation between Fabian Cancellara and team management, it was decided he won’t take the start in stage 18 of the Tour de France
Ilnur Zakarin takes alpine stage in glorious solo victory
With a stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, Team KATUSHA’s Ilnur Zakarin soared to his first Tour de France stage win in stage 17 on Wednesday
2016 Tour de France: Stage 17 Results
Britain’s Chris Froome took another big step towards a third 2016 Tour de France title when he dropped his main rivals in the finale of the 17th stage
Rohan Dennis to Skip Final Tour de France Stages
Rohan Dennis will not line up at stage 17 of the Tour de France, BMC Racing Team announced today.
Contract extension for Lars Bak and Thomas De Gendt at Lotto Soudal
Thomas de Gendt (29) has extended his contract with Lotto Soudal until the end of 2019, while Lars Bak (36) has signed for another two years
Mark Cavendish leaves 2016 Tour de France
After analysing his workload and fatigue after the first two weeks of the Tour, Team Dimension Data supports Mark Cavendish leaving to prepare for the Olympic Games in Rio
2016 Tour de France: Stage 16 Results
World champion Peter Sagan claimed his third 2016 Tour de France stage victory when he pipped Alexander Kristoff on the line at the end of the 16th stage
2016 Tour de France: Stage 15 Results
Colombian Jarlinson Pantano mastered the descent to claim maiden Tour de France win in Sunday’s 15th stage, while leader Chris Froome enjoyed a quiet day
Marcel Kittel 5th in Stage 14 after controversial sprint
Marcel Kittel ended up 5th in Stage 14 of the 2016 Tour de France after a sprint battle with stage winner Mark Cavendish.