The Latest Breaking News from Juliette Labous

As the Women's Tour de France rolls out of the French city of Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday, the Netherlands' Annemiek van Vleuten, who has already won this year's Giro d’Italia and Vuelta cycling races, is back to defend her title. However, a host of contenders are hoping to unseat her before…

Here's a closer look at some of the riders that could make up the podium

Dutchwoman attacks over Passo della Colla to claim 100th victory and first maglia rosa of race

Cyclingnews showcases the riders to watch in the hunt for stage wins and the maglia rosa

SD Worx relaxed, Van Vleuten sits out, sprinters out to play, climbers eye Lagunas de Neila

Trek-Segafredo leader gives up 2:41 on record-breaking wind-swept stage

First time gaps between favourites, but nothing decided yet

Van Vleuten, Vollering, Realini brace for a clash of the climbers in anticipation of Lagos de Covadonga

Will a longer, tougher course suit Annemiek van Vleuten?

Will Annemiek van Vleuten win once again or can her challengers pull on the yellow jersey for the first time

Team DSM leader grows into her own as one of France's prized professional cyclists, anticipates another headline season