Tour de France 2025: The top 14 riders – and six duels to watch

The 112th edition of the Tour de France, the world’s greatest cycling race, sets off from the northern French city of Lille on Saturday. The main contenders for the leader’s yellow jersey are once again Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, who between them have won the five last Tours. FRANCE 24 previews the race, focussing on 14 riders and six rivalries that will stir debate.