Barry Hoban, who has died aged 85, was, until Mark Cavendish sprinted into view, Britain’s record Tour de France cyclist, ...

Stage 12 runs 181km from Auch to Hautacam, a climb which has been used six times in the Tour de France – most famously in 1996 when Bjarne Riis powered away to win in the yellow jersey.

Barry Hoban has died aged 85 following a successful career in cycling that saw him win eight stages of Tour De France and he ...

"He was the first British cyclist I photographed in a Tour de France, in 1977, and I'm extremely glad to have this one image of the man in action. RIP." Commentator Jez Cox wrote: "What a sad day ...

Until Mark Cavendish, Hoban was the record holder for the most Tour de France stage wins by a British rider. He also held the British record for the most completed Tours, after completing the race ...

British cycling icon and eight-time Tour de France stage winner Barry Hoban has died aged 85. Tributes have poured in for the ...