Chris Froome believes his maiden stage race victory in the Tour of Oman proves Sky are right to back him as team leader over Bradley Wiggins for the Tour de France and that he can ride to triumph on the Champs-Elysées.

Briton beats all major Tour de France contenders

British rider retains overall lead ahead of tomorrow's final stage

Mandatory frame listings would make it far harder to sell on stolen bikes

British rider on course to win first major stage race

Cannondale rider Sagan wins second successive stage

A castle of your own? A treehouse just for two? A private castaway island? Aoife O’Riordain reveals that small is beautiful when it comes to romantic retreats

Tour de France winner in the groove after poor first day to help team-mate into strong position

Wiggins finished last in today's race after being involved in a crash

The revelation of widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs by Australian athletes is being described by many as a black day for the country's sport. It certainly looks that way. What the Australian Crime Commission has found is not restricted to a single arena, nor even just to individuals. In some cases, it seems, whole teams might have been involved, and the drugs supplied by organised crime syndicates. As Jason Clare, the country's Home Affairs Minister, says, the findings "will disgust Australian sports fans".

The Welsh side currently sit in the top half of the table

Disgraced cyclist doped throughout his seven Tour de France titles

The online retailer backed by the former bosses of Marks & Spencer and Tesco has bought a bike accessories website, in its latest acquisition ahead of a possible flotation this year.

The online retailer backed by the former bosses of Marks & Spencer and Tesco has bought a bike accessories website, in its latest acquisition ahead of a possible flotation this year.