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Daredevil descending and THAT handshake – 13 best moments of Tour de France 2022

A wonderful edition of the Tour de France came to a close as the sun set over Paris on Sunday with Jumbo-Visma riders crossing the line together to celebrate Jonas Vingegaard’s overall win and Wout van Aert's green jersey, and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) storming the final sprint by a number of bike lengths. It’s a nigh-on impossible task narrowing down so much drama from over three weeks of high-octane, and at times highly emotional racing, into a baker's dozen of discrete moments but here goes nothing.

Opinion: Tour de France Femmes GC battle finely poised as FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope the biggest losers on eventful Stage 2

The pressure on the shoulders of the women’s peloton ahead of stage 2 of the rebooted Tour de France Femmes was clearly visible as tensions led to a number of serious incidents on the route from Meaux to Provins. The nerves combined with the ever-present threat of crosswinds, narrow roads and excessive road furniture to contend with, made for a challenging day, which led to multiple injuries as well as significant losses for key contenders in the overall classification.

Tour de France Femmes 2022: Marta Cavalli out of race after horrific Stage 2 collision involving Nicole Frain

Marta Cavalli (FDJ Suez Futuroscope) has abandoned the Tour de France Femmes following a crash on an incident-strewn Stage 2 of the race. Victory for Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) and her seizure of the yellow jersey only told part of the story on a hard-hitting day for the peloton after a series of crashes left several riders battered and bruised. Ad/> What might have initially looked a relatively meek 136.4km flat stage from Meaux to Provins exploded into life with around 30km to go when the first set of riders went down.

"Wonderful Day" For Marianne Vos As She Takes Yellow Jersey In Women's Tour De France

Dutch rider Marianne Vos took over the yellow jersey in the women's Tour de France with victory in a three-way sprint to win the second stage from Meaux to Provins on Monday. Team Jumbo-Visma's Vos edged out Silvia Persico and Katarzyna Niewiadoma to claim the jersey from compatriot Lorena Wiebes who finished 29 seconds behind in sixth place. "It's not revenge, it's an absolutely wonderful day," said Vos who finished second behind Wiebes in Sunday's opening stage on the Champs-Elysees.

Dame Laura Kenny considered quitting cycling after traumatic few months

Record-breaking Olympian Dame Laura Kenny has revealed she considered walking away from cycling after suffering an ectopic pregnancy earlier this year.

A huge £5m bridge could be built between Oldham and Tameside

Plans for a £5 million bridge between Oldham and Tameside which would stand higher than six double-decker buses have been lodged.

'A pivotal moment' - How the Tour de France Femmes will inspire future generations of female cyclists

The advent of the Tour de France Femmes has been described as a «pivotal» moment in the sport that will encourage more women and girls to take up professional cycling. The women’s edition of the race takes place for the first time in its current format this year following a 33-year absence since the last of its previous incarnation.

Fourth time lucky for England? – Talking points ahead of Sweden semi-final

England face Sweden on Tuesday for a place in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley five days later.

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Daredevil descending and THAT handshake – 13 best moments of Tour de France 2022

Opinion: Tour de France Femmes GC battle finely poised as FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope the biggest losers on eventful Stage 2

Tour de France Femmes 2022: Marta Cavalli out of race after horrific Stage 2 collision involving Nicole Frain

"Wonderful Day" For Marianne Vos As She Takes Yellow Jersey In Women's Tour De France

Dame Laura Kenny considered quitting cycling after traumatic few months

A huge £5m bridge could be built between Oldham and Tameside

'A pivotal moment' - How the Tour de France Femmes will inspire future generations of female cyclists

Fourth time lucky for England? – Talking points ahead of Sweden semi-final