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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 10 preview - an opportunity for the breakaway

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 10 preview - an opportunity for the breakaway

Will the race-winning attack be made on the final climb, or will someone try to get a head start on the two categorised climbs that...

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

A gruelling climbing stage in the high mountains ends week one of the Vuelta

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage eight preview - a punchy finale

Vuelta a España 2024 stage eight preview - a punchy finale

All the action is expected to take place in the closing kilometres of this 159km-long stage

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The battle begins: How long can Ben O'Connor hold on to the red jersey?

The battle begins: How long can Ben O'Connor hold on to the red jersey?

The Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider's unexpected rise in the Vuelta puts him in the spotlight. Can he withstand the pressure and retain the red...

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage seven preview - attackers on the Alto del 14%?

Vuelta a España 2024 stage seven preview - attackers on the Alto del 14%?

A clash of the stronger fastmen is expected to conclude this undulating day

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage six preview - a tough day through Andalusia

Vuelta a España 2024 stage six preview - a tough day through Andalusia

Stage six will be a tricky and unusual day for the riders as they start from the Carrefour supermarket in Jerez de la Frontera

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage five preview - a sprint into Seville

Vuelta a España 2024 stage five preview - a sprint into Seville

A flat 20km into the finish means this stage looks likely to be one for the sprinters

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage four preview - the first summit finish

Vuelta a España 2024 stage four preview - the first summit finish

As early as stage four the peloton will face their first mountain test

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage three preview - the final stage in Portugal

Vuelta a España 2024 stage three preview - the final stage in Portugal

Another sprint is on the cards in the Vuelta's last day in Portugal

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage two preview - an opportunity for the fastmen

Vuelta a España 2024 stage two preview - an opportunity for the fastmen

Sprint stages are rarities in the 2024 Vuelta, so this is a chance not to be missed for the sprinters of the peloton

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage one preview - a fast start along the coast in Lisbon

Vuelta a España 2024 stage one preview - a fast start along the coast in Lisbon

The opening stage of the 79th edition of the Vuelta a España is a fast start for the time trial specialists

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From last-minute entry to Olympic gold: How Kristen Faulkner soloed to victory in Paris

From last-minute entry to Olympic gold: How Kristen Faulkner soloed to victory in Paris

The women's Olympic road race once again proved to produce unexpected winners

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Tour de France 2024 team ratings: How did each squad perform?

Tour de France 2024 team ratings: How did each squad perform?

Rouleur rates each team out of 10 on their Tour de France performance

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Which teams will leave the Tour de France disappointed?

Which teams will leave the Tour de France disappointed?

Although valiant attempts were made by many to get the win on stage 20, it was another victory for the yellow jersey

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Tour de France 2024 stage 21 preview - a grand finale against the clock

Tour de France 2024 stage 21 preview - a grand finale against the clock

From Monaco to Nice, this individual time trial is designed for those with strong climbing legs

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Alpine acquiesce: Vingegaard and Visma turn to second place consolidation at the Tour de France

Alpine acquiesce: Vingegaard and Visma turn to second place consolidation at the Tour de France

The Dutch team concede there is little to be done in the light of Tadej Pogačar's obliterating dominance 

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Tour de France 2024 stage 20 preview - another intense day in the Alps

Tour de France 2024 stage 20 preview - another intense day in the Alps

This is the shortest road stage of the race, however, it also boasts the most amount of metres climbing

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How Richard Carapaz proved persistence pays off at the Tour de France

How Richard Carapaz proved persistence pays off at the Tour de France

After many attempts, EF Education-EasyPost finally reap the rewards of their efforts thanks to Carapaz

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Tour de France 2024 stage 18 preview - last chance saloon for the breakaway artists

Tour de France 2024 stage 18 preview - last chance saloon for the breakaway artists

With only two mountain stages and one time trial coming up, this is the last opportunity for those in the peloton to secure themselves a...

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Sprinters of fortune: how the fastmen fared at the Tour de France 2024

Sprinters of fortune: how the fastmen fared at the Tour de France 2024

The opportunities at this Tour de France are over for the sprinters, and many will be finish the race happier than others

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Tour de France 2024 stage 17 preview - a day for the breakaway

Tour de France 2024 stage 17 preview - a day for the breakaway

Will this finally be an opportunity for a breakaway to stay away?

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On a tight leash: Is there still hope for the breakaway riders at the Tour de France?

On a tight leash: Is there still hope for the breakaway riders at the Tour de France?

After the opening weekend of this year's Tour, there's been very little to shout about if you're a stage hunter in the breakaways. But is...

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Tour de France 2024 stage 16 preview - the final sprint

Tour de France 2024 stage 16 preview - the final sprint

The final true flat stage of the race will hand the sprinters and the rouleurs a chance at victory

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Does Jonas Vingegaard need to rethink tactics if he is to defend his Tour de France title?

Does Jonas Vingegaard need to rethink tactics if he is to defend his Tour de France title?

Stage 14 proved that Visma-Lease a Bike may need to go back to the drawing board if they are to beat Tadej Pogačar

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Tour de France 2024 stage 15 preview - More GC fireworks in the Pyrenees

Tour de France 2024 stage 15 preview - More GC fireworks in the Pyrenees

The second of the back-to-back stages in the Pyrenees, who will have recovered well enough to take the stage win?

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Were the stage 14 crosswinds a missed opportunity for Visma-Lease a Bike?

Were the stage 14 crosswinds a missed opportunity for Visma-Lease a Bike?

Noticeably weaker as a team on the climbs, the Classics-style conditions could have been a scenario for the Dutch team to put UAE Team Emirates...

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