Van der Poel takes Tour de France yellow jersey from teammate Philispen after gruelling, classics style final.

This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from the second week of the Tour de France.

TotalEnergies and the race organizers announced a partnership beginning in 2026. Seven teams competing are sponsored by companies or states tied to the production of hydrocarbons.

Mathieu Van der Poel of the Netherlands edged Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia in a sprint to the finish in Sunday's Stage 2 of the 2025 Tour de France.

PRO CYCLING MANAGER 2024 (PC) TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 - VIDEO GAMES (PC, XBOX SERIE & PS5) Fantasy by Tissot Cycling Legends (iOS, Android) - Official Mobile Game

Supporters watch Quinn Simmons of the U.S. during the fifth stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an indivdual time-trial over 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) with start and finish in Caen, France, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Here is a breakdown of the racers who have won the Tour de France the most times: Five: Eddy Merckx (Belgium), Bernard Hinault (France), Miguel Induráin (Spain), Jacques Anquetil (France) Three: Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia)*, Philippe Thys (Belgium), Louison Bobet (France), Greg LeMond (USA)

M athieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) stormed to victory and the overall lead on stage 2 of the Tour de France in a dramatic small group sprint against GC favourites Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike).