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Tour de France 2023 stage five preview - the first taste of the mountains

Tour de France 2023 stage five preview - the first taste of the mountains

The mountains come into view during today's stage with the peloton tackling the Pyrenees' Col de Soudet 

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Tour de France 2023 stage four preview - a chance not to be missed by the sprinters

Tour de France 2023 stage four preview - a chance not to be missed by the sprinters

Stage four is the first stage in France and is another day for the sprinters, but they'll need to make sure a break doesn't go...

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No puncheur's paradise: Were the Basque Country climbs underestimated at the Tour de France?

No puncheur's paradise: Were the Basque Country climbs underestimated at the Tour de France?

It was not the riders fighting for victory who many expected during the opening weekend of the Tour

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Tour de France stage three preview - the first opportunity for the sprinters

Tour de France stage three preview - the first opportunity for the sprinters

Stage three will be the first chance for the sprinters to shine in this year's Tour de France

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Pogačar and Yates co-leadership: A Tour winning blueprint for UAE Team Emirates?

Pogačar and Yates co-leadership: A Tour winning blueprint for UAE Team Emirates?

When UAE Team Emirates announced co-leadership for Tadej Pogačar and Adam Yates at this year's Tour de France, no one really believed it. But stage one...

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Tour de France 2023 stage two preview - the longest stage

Tour de France 2023 stage two preview - the longest stage

The region's iconic Jaizkibel climb will be the final decider of today's stage, but who can reach the top first and stay clear from trouble...

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Tour de France 2023 stage one preview - a very Basque beginning

Tour de France 2023 stage one preview - a very Basque beginning

This year's Grand Départ will take place in Bilbao and feature the region's punchy climbs, making the opening stage a prime opportunity for the puncheurs...

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Racing put into perspective - the Tour de Suisse 2023 in review

Racing put into perspective - the Tour de Suisse 2023 in review

The race and riders paid tribute to Gino Mäder who tragically died following a crash on stage five

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The Vingegaard show - the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 in review

The Vingegaard show - the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 in review

In their last test before the Tour in July, there'll be some serious concerns about the form of some of the GC hopefuls

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Giro d'Italia stage 21 preview - the grand finale

Giro d'Italia stage 21 preview - the grand finale

A circuit finish around Rome will close this year's Giro d'Italia

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Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview - the decisive mountain time trial

Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview - the decisive mountain time trial

Stringent planning will have to go into this time trial, especially for those at the top of the GC

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Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - a brutal day in the Dolomites

Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - a brutal day in the Dolomites

This mountain stage in the Dolomites is one of the toughest stages of this year's Giro d'Italia

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Third week fatigue: Why there was barely a fight for the breakaway in stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia

Third week fatigue: Why there was barely a fight for the breakaway in stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia

Despite its flat parcours, stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia still offered a fighting chance for a strong breakaway to make it to the finish, so why...

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Giro d'Italia stage 18 preview - the first of three mountain stages

Giro d'Italia stage 18 preview - the first of three mountain stages

The Dolomites will add to the GC drama in the final week of the Giro d'Italia

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Perfectly poised: Giro d'Italia GC remains in the balance after Monte Bondone

Perfectly poised: Giro d'Italia GC remains in the balance after Monte Bondone

After two weeks of mitigating factors prevented a real GC onslaught, the fight for pink began in earnest for the GC contenders

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Giro d'Italia stage 17 preview - the final sprint before Rome

Giro d'Italia stage 17 preview - the final sprint before Rome

After a tough stage in the mountains, this straightforward stage will be a welcome relief

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Energy management or lost opportunity: Could GC contenders regret riding conservatively at the Giro d'Italia?

Energy management or lost opportunity: Could GC contenders regret riding conservatively at the Giro d'Italia?

As the final week looms, will the pink jersey contenders rue their decisions not to take on the race earlier?

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Giro d'Italia stage 16 preview - one of the most important tests of the race

Giro d'Italia stage 16 preview - one of the most important tests of the race

The riders will have to face four categorised climbs before they reach the foot of the menacing Monte Bondone

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Giro d'Italia stage 15 preview - an up and down day in Lombardy

Giro d'Italia stage 15 preview - an up and down day in Lombardy

Will this be an opportunity for the GC contenders to attack?

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Giro d'Italia stage 14 preview - can the sprinters survive the Simplon Pass?

Giro d'Italia stage 14 preview - can the sprinters survive the Simplon Pass?

One big hurdle stands in the way of the sprinters dominating the second half of the stage. But if they can survive the Simplon Pass,...

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 13 preview - a crucial stage in the mountains

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 13 preview - a crucial stage in the mountains

Stage 13 will be a decisive day in the Alps as the riders cross the border into Switzerland

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 12 preview - the first test in the Alps

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 12 preview - the first test in the Alps

Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia is a great day to get into the breakaway as the sprinters and GC contenders have little incentive to chase

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 11 preview - the longest stage

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 11 preview - the longest stage

Stage 11 is most likely to end in a large bunch sprint

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 10 preview - a day of two halves

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage 10 preview - a day of two halves

The sprinters of the bunch won't want to miss a potential victory but they'll have to catch whatever break has formed on the earlier terrain

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage nine preview  - a flat time trial that should shake up the GC

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage nine preview - a flat time trial that should shake up the GC

Stage nine is the second time trial of this year's Giro d'Italia, and it is set to be a fast one

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage eight preview - a punchy circuit finish

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage eight preview - a punchy circuit finish

A long, punchy stage to Fossombrone could lend itself to the breakaway

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage six preview - an out-and-back from Napoli

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage six preview - an out-and-back from Napoli

Stage six is a finish that suits a bunch sprint, but two categorised climbs earlier on in the stage may shake things up

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage five preview - a far from straightforward sprint opportunity

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage five preview - a far from straightforward sprint opportunity

Stage five undulates throughout the day until the last 50km, where it's then a flat finish to the line. Can the sprinters hold on, or...

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage four preview - a taste of the Apennines

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage four preview - a taste of the Apennines

Stage four undulates throughout the day and includes three classified climbs as well as a near-summit finish at Lago Laceno

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