Go Quote by Eddy Merckx

I agree it is the most important, but cycling is not only about Tour. If everybody thinks like Armstrong, there will be only one…

— Eddy Merckx

The Tour is the No. 1 event in cycling.

— Eddy Merckx

The uptake of people getting involved in cycling is partly down to the big success the team has had in the Tour de France,…

— Chris Hoy

For me, I look at it this way: Anything I can do to try and get more events out there, especially more high profile…

— Carey Hart

I realised my whole focus each year is about the Tour de France.

— Mark Cavendish

There's not a whole lot of events out there on television, especially in the years between Olympic Games.

— Shannon Miller

I'd love to be able to dominate cycling in general, not just one event.

— Caroline Buchanan

At this point in my career I feel that the Tour takes priority. There may come a time at some point down the line…

— Chris Froome

I think everyone lifts themselves that little bit extra for the Tour de France, being the pinnacle of our cycling calendar.

— Chris Froome

Cycling is a sport of amazing athletes. Its been a privilege and a honor for me to be in this sport and to have…

— Robin Farina

Sooner or later a rider will emerge who will win more Tours. In every sport we have seen how the records eventually get broken…

— Miguel Indurain

For me, by far, the Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world.

— Andy Murray