Our in-depth look at every team, the main riders to watch and the cast of characters tearing through France
• Stage-by-stage guide: our lowdown on the 2021 Tour route
Mainstays of the Tour since the 90s, transformed this winter with arrival of iconic car company sponsor, departure of long-time leader Romain Bardet and signing of several pricey foreign imports. Ben O’Connor has provided best value so far and Benoît Cosnefroy is one of France’s up and coming names.
