Manx Missile wins stage three from Granville to Angers after exciting sprint climax on Monday.
The Tinkoff rider builds eight-second advantage in general classification after stage two.
The Briton achieves another career milestone on stage one at Utah Beach in Normandy.
Britain's Chris Froome is the pre-race favourite for the much-anticipated event.
Organisers of the prestigious race want to stamp out the rising concern of motorised doping.
The 31-year-old will be searching for his third victory in Paris after winning the Criterium du Dauphine.
The Orica-GreenEdge rider could still compete for Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Yates tested positive for Terbutaline – a banned substance used as an asthma inhaler.
UK Sport urge GB cycling to probe allegations £10,000 bikes are being sold for profit.
British Cycling previously suspended Sutton on Wednesday 27 April.
The decision comes after fresh allegations of derogatory language used towards British para-cyclists.
Team Wanty-Gobert rider collided with a motorbike and later died of his injuries at hospital in Lille.
Trott claims second gold in the women's omnium as Wiggins and Cavendish claim madison title.
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Kenny defeats Australian Matthew Glaetzer to regain sprint crown in London.
Women's team pursuit and Andy Tennant take bronze as GB double medal tally.
Becky James takes bronze in women's kerin as Great Britain win first medals of the championships.
Cavendish back after seven-year absence, while James returns after knee problem for London event.
His body was found in his truck in Greenville, North Carolina.
Van den Driessche's bike was recently found to be fitted with a small motor to power the rear wheel.
Belgian cyclist charged with equipping her bike with a hidden motor
The bike belongs to Femke Van den Driessche, who was riding for Belgium in the women's U23 race.
Kenyan-born cycling star claims it was a 'very easy decision' to commit as he targets big goals in 2016.
Exclusive: 2015 Tour de France champion is learning to live with having to dismiss doping allegations at every turn.
Cycling's best road racers can train more effectively now the route is known.
The true story of a disgraced sportsman.
Transport for London says hosting start of the race does not represent value for money.
Team Sky rider crashed while bidding to become only the third cyclist to complete a Tour/Vuelta double.
The Briton will look to create history in Spain after two second place finishes.
Footage shows British rider secure second historic Tour de France win.
Froome becomes the first British rider to win the Tour twice after dominant Team Sky performance.