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Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 9
Big day in the mountains on Sunday. Could be one for Yates? Otherwise, we’ve gone with Pinot, Porte, Rolland, Quintana. Holy Moley! Mollema?
World of pain: facing up to the dangerous reality of racing bikes
Starting each race knowing it may well result in agonising injury is a psychological strength often overlooked in professional cyclists. Matt Rendell pays homage to a bunch...
Richie Porte: On Froome and snakes in the grass
At home with BMC’s crocked captain, talking Froome, venomous snakes and the Dauphiné betrayal that affected their friendship
Gallery: Tour de France stage 9 – disaster for Porte, brilliance from Uran
Brilliance from Barguil, single-speed sprinting by Uran, sickening crash for Porte – stage 9 had everything and more
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 9 – Dan Martin
The Irishman has ridden a strong and smart first week at the Tour. Today’s crash was a setback, but he is still in contention
Tour de France 2017 preview: Fourth Title for Froome?
From Düsseldorf to Paris and all stops between, your guide to a thoroughly enjoyable 104th Tour
Comment: for Froome the bell tolls?
With Cavendish ailing, Contador ageing and Froome in uncertain form, this year’s Tour de France could mark the end of a generation
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