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Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 9

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?

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World of pain: facing up to the dangerous reality of racing bikes

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...

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Richie Porte: On Froome and snakes in the grass

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

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Gallery: Tour de France stage 9 – disaster for Porte, brilliance from Uran

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

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Top Banana: Tour de France stage 9 – Dan Martin

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

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Tour de France 2017 preview: Fourth Title for Froome?

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

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Comment: for Froome the bell tolls?

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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