British cyclist Alex Dowsett on Wednesday failed in his attempt to capture one of cycling's most prized endurance feats – the hour world record – in Mexico.

British cyclist Alex Dowsett on Wednesday will attempt to capture one of cycling's most prized endurance feats – the hour world record – in Mexico.

The 2019 and 2020 editions of the Tour de France were won by two of the youngest riders in the history of the race. Tadej Pogacar and Egan Bernal are at the forefront of a new generation of young cyclists which are continually raising the bar and upsetting the established favorites. The 2021 Tour de France will be another battle between the dynamic youth and the experienced establishment.

British rider Alex Dowsett made a solo break from a long range escape group to win the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday as Portugal's Joao Almeida retained the leader's pink jersey.