British Grand Tour rider, career shaped by crashes and triumphs
Froome has confirmed retirement after a career defined by four Tour de France titles and Grand Tour success, with a dramatic crash in 2019 and subsequent struggles ending his competitive career following injuries sustained in August 2025. He leaves as one of cycling’s most decorated riders, with seven Grand Tours won.
Richard Carapaz seals his second stage win in three days, moving to the top of the King of the Mountains as the Tour enters its final mountain stretch. Remco Evenepoel maintains the race lead despite a testing day for UAE, while Pogacar’s position comes under renewed scrutiny as illness and crashes ripple through teams.
The 2023 champion has defended her lead on stage eight of the Tour, extending her overall margin after a decisive final climb. Niewiadoma-Phinney started eight seconds behind and was unable to bridge the gap, while Marlen Reusser crashed, costing her podium chances. Vollering has now cemented a career that includes multiple Grand Tours.