Tour de france

July 24, 2018

Sports

Tour de France temporarily halted by protesters; riders inadvertently tear-gassed

The Tour feed also posted a tweet warning spectators to "respect the riders," as endangering them can lead to up to three years in prison.

Tour de France leader Geraint Thomas cleans his eyes after tear gas was used during a farmers' protest.

July 19, 2018

A la Une

Geraint Thomas conquers Alpe d’Huez to extend Tour de France lead

• Thomas says he is still riding for Chris Froome despite win
• Froome fourth on stage behind Dumoulin and Bardet

Geraint Thomas burst from the leading pack to clinch victory at the end of the stage. Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images

July 17, 2017

Sports

Mollema wins Tour de France 15th stage, Froome keeps yellow

Bauke Mollema won the 15th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday in a solo breakaway to Le Puy en Velay as Chris Froome retained the leader’s yellow jersey.

© Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP | Netherlands' Bauke Mollema rides in a breakaway during the 189,5 km fifteenth stage of the 104th edition of the Tour de France cycling race on July 16, 2017.