The Welshman said he hopes to be ‘in the best shape possible’ for the TourGeraint Thomas on the podium of the 2018 Tour de France (Sunada)Geraint Thomas will miss the 2019 Giro d’Italia to focus on his Tour de France defence.
The Tour director says the organisers would not be able to get permits for a parallel raceAnnemiek van Vleuten wins La Course (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)A women’s Tour de France held alongside the men’s race would be ‘impossible’, according to organiser Christian Prudhomme.
Colombian makes adjustments to racing programme as he builds to a high mountain Tour de France routeNairo Quintana on stage 17 of the 2018 Tour de France (Sunada)Colombian makes adjustments to racing programme as he builds to a high mountain Tour de France route
The Australian Grand Tour contender is hoping for a more relaxed approach at his new teamRichie Porte in his new Trek - Segafredo colours
(Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Richie Porte is aiming to take the focus away from the Tour de France in the 2019 season with his new Trek-Segafredo team.
Bardet says this year's Tour route is ideal for his abilitiesRomain Bardet in his Legende helmet at the end of stage 11. Photo Sunada
Bardet says this year's Tour route is ideal for his abilities