'I thought it was game over:' Froome remains confident
The day after Chris Froome survived an attempted coup on his race lead at the Tour de France in the Massif Central the Briton was still thanking his lucky stars.
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Rupert Guinness
Rupert Guinness is a Sports Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald
Froome survives scare to retain yellow jersey
Bauke Mollema of Trek-Segafredo won the 15th Tour de France stage from Laissac-Severac L'Eglise.
Chris Froome winning over once-hostile crowds
As Chris Froome continued his pursuit for a fourth Tour de France title this week, there were signs that he is winning over another foe, as threatening as any he had faced on the bike: a hostile tour crowd.
Howson's job at Tour de France just getting started
The 3450km Tour de France passed the half-way mark on Wednesday. But for Tour debutant Damien Howson the "real" race was about to start.
'Devastated' Matthews ponders giving up on green jersey
A "devastated" Michael Matthews conceded he will reassess the value of challenging Marcel Kittel for the green jersey at the Tour de France after the Australian saw the German sprint star increase his points lead in Tuesday's 10th stage from Perigueux to Bergerac.
BMC gears Porte's recovery for 2018 season
The rehabilitation of Richie Porte from a fractured collarbone and pelvis sustained in a horrific high-speed crash that ended his Tour de France on Sunday is aimed at preparing the Australian rider for a full return to racing next season rather than for any remaining major events this year.
ACJ reflects on Porte's rise from budding cyclist to contender
The image of Australian Tour de France contender Richie Porte as a wide-eyed budding cyclist remains etched in the memory of the person who gave him his first big break as a professional, Andrew Christie-Johnson.
Thomas channels Lions rugby to take Tour lead
When Geraint Thomas awoke for the start of the Tour de France in Düsseldorf on Saturday, the Welshman's mind was half a world away – in New Zealand.
Porte goes through 'puncture classes' after 2016 trouble
Australian Tour de France contender Richie Porte and his team have rehearsed an emergency response plan to handle potentially race-ruining mechanicals.
Evans tells Porte to 'stay calm' and cycle on ...
As Richie Porte stood before the cameras on Tour de France eve, taking note nearby was Cadel Evans.
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