A phone call from Arsene Wenger and video messages from Sir Elton John and Gareth Bale were among the highlights of "a crazy 24 hours" for Geraint Thomas.
Mountain biking and cycling veteran Bev Anderson at age 60 won the world championship masters mountain bike ride in Andorra, just one day after a huge stack.
As Geraint Thomas guided Sky to another Tour victory, two Australians lamented the loss of their leading lights.
The Canberra BMX queen came unstuck on a high jump and needed to be helped from the course in California.
Aussies are among those happy for Thomas as the Welshman wins this year's Tour de France.
Welsh rider Geraint Thomas was something of a surprise Tour de France winner, holding off Dutchman Tom Dumoulin and teammate Chris Froome to claim the yellow jersey.
After clinching all but certain victory in the Tour de France on Saturday, Geraint Thomas's outpouring of joy was unlike anything seen here for many years.
As Geraint Thomas closes in on Tour de France glory, his former teacher has a clear recipe for success.
The performance of Geraint Thomas in this year’s Tour de France may bring an end to the Chris Froome era as we know it.
Geraint Thomas was in prime position to win his maiden Tour de France after he retained the yellow jersey in a lively stage won by Slovenian Primoz Roglic.
While Australian team Mitchelton-Scott hasn't lived up to its Tour de France expectations, it's confident it remains on track for success.