Alex Dowsett: British Israel Start-up Nation rider signs contract extension

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British rider Alex Dowsett signs new two-year contract to continue racing for Israel Start-Up Nation.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54919979

European Track Championships: Great Britain win two golds and one bronze

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Great Britain win two gold medals and one bronze on the second day of the European Track Championships.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54923593

European Track Championships: Matt Walls wins gold & GB secure three-woman team sprint silver

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Matt Walls wins elimination race gold as Great Britain secure two medals on the first day of the European Track Championships in Bulgaria.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54911534

Tour de Yorkshire: Already postponed 2020 event delayed further until 2022

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Tour de Yorkshire organisers say the already postponed 2020 event will now not take place until at least 2022.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54906267

British Cycling: Senior coach Kevin Stewart sacked for 'inappropriate relationships' with riders

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British Cycling sacks a senior coach for gross misconduct and a "long-term pattern of inappropriate relationships" with riders.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54899995

Dylan Groenewegen banned for nine months for causing Tour of Poland crash

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Jumbo-Visma cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has been banned for nine months for causing the crash that left Fabio Jakobsen in a coma at the Tour of Poland.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54899754

Elinor Barker: Olympic champion hoping for crowds at Tokyo Games

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Elinor Barker hopes spectators will be able to attend the Olympic Games in Tokyo following news of a "milestone" coronavirus vaccine.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54897852

Team GB cyclists have improved during Covid-19 pandemic - Elinor Barker

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Olympic track cyclist champion Elinor Barker says the British team have improved during their enforced time away from racing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54897850

Brian Facer: London Irish chief executive to join British Cycling in same role

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Brian Facer is to leave London Irish after three years as chief executive to take up the same role at British Cycling.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/54892168

Alex Dowsett to attempt new hour record at Manchester Velodrome

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Britain's Alex Dowsett is to attempt to regain cycling's hour record in Manchester this December.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54886742

Hugh Carthy seals Vuelta a Espana podium as Primoz Roglic wins red jersey

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Hugh Carthy secures a Vuelta a Espana podium as Primoz Roglic wins red jersey in Madrid.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54859001

Hugh Carthy: Peter Crouch of cycling is part of new Brit pack

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How Preston's Hugh Carthy become the king of one of Spain's most imposing mountains on one of cycling's more modest budgets.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54826508

Hugh Carthy set for podium as Primoz Roglic closes on Vuelta a Espana victory

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Britain's Hugh Carthy is on the verge of an unexpected third place at the Vuelta a Espana with Primoz Roglic set to win.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54826504

Vuelta a Espana: Primoz Roglic extends lead as Magnus Cort Nielsen takes stage 16

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Primoz Roglic increases his lead at the Vuelta a Espana to 45 seconds after finishing second to Denmark's Magnus Cort Nielsen in stage 16.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54815875

Vuelta a Espana: Jasper Philipsen wins stage 15 in sprint as Roglic keeps lead

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Jasper Philipsen holds off Pascal Ackermann in an uphill sprint finish to win stage 15 of the Vuelta a Espana, as Primoz Roglic keeps his lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54829587

Ian Stannard: Former British champion and Ineos Grenadiers rider retires with rheumatoid arthritis

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Former British champion Ian Stannard retires from cycling due to rheumatoid arthritis.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54821989

Vuelta a Espana: Tim Wellens outsprints Michael Woods to take his second stage

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Lotto-Soudal's Tim Wellens secures his second win of this year's Vuelta a Espana following a sprint finish at the end of stage 14.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54816639

Vuelta a Espana: Primoz Roglic retakes lead; Hugh Carthy still in contention

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Primoz Roglic wins the stage 13 time trial and retakes the Vuelta a Espana overall lead while Briton Hugh Carthy impresses to stay in contention for the title.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54800499

Tour de France 2021 route announced - including double climb of Mont Ventoux

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Organisers of the Tour de France announce the route for 2021, which includes a double ascent of the iconic Mont Ventoux.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54771494

Vuelta a Espana: Britain's Hugh Carthy wins stage 12 as Richard Carapaz retakes lead

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Britain's Hugh Carthy claims victory on a gruelling stage 12 as Richard Carapaz retakes the overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54769661

Tour Down Under 2021: Australia race cancelled over coronavirus concerns

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The 2021 Tour Down Under in Australia is cancelled because of concerns around the spread of coronavirus.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54768625

Vuelta a Espana: Stage 11 start delayed by Team Ineos-led protest

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The start of Saturday's 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana is delayed after a rider protest led by Team Ineos.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54762994

Dr Richard Freeman cites confidentiality when asked about Sir Bradley Wiggins' medication

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Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman cites patient confidentiality when asked about Sir Bradley Wiggins' medication at his tribunal.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54755178

Vuelta a Espana: Primoz Roglic retakes lead with third win on stage 10

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Primoz Roglic retakes the overall lead in the Vuelta a Espana from Richard Carapaz with victory on stage 10.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54753795

Vuelta a Espana: Penalty denies Sam Bennett victory on stage nine, Richard Carapaz retains lead

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Ireland's Sam Bennett is demoted for shoving another rider on stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana, as Richard Carapaz retains the lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54676244

Geraint Thomas: Welsh cyclist ready for break during off-season

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Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas says he is looking forward to mentally "switching off" after a difficult time following his Giro d'Italia crash.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54731422

Vuelta a Espana: Primoz Roglic wins stage eight to gain time on leader Richard Carapaz

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Defending champion Primoz Roglic wins stage eight to gain time on overall leader Richard Carapaz at the Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54723028

Vuelta a Espana: Michael Woods wins stage seven as Richard Carapaz retains lead

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Michael Woods wins stage seven as Richard Carapaz retains the overall Vuelta a Espana lead ahead of Primoz Roglic.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54709295

Teo Geogehan Hart: 'Giro d'Italia win beyond anything I could dream of'

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British Giro d'Italia winner Teo Geogehan Hart speaks to 5 Live after his first Grand Tour victory.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54699217

Tao Geoghegan Hart: Giro d'Italia winner 'leads new generation' - Sir Dave Brailsford

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Giro d'Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart is "leading the way" for a new generation of young cyclists, his Ineos Grenadiers team boss Sir Dave Brailsford says.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54689629

Tao Geoghegan Hart: Giro d'Italia winner is Britain's new cycling star

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Tao Geoghegan Hart is Britain's most unlikely Grand Tour winner but he took his chance in the Giro to join a small but illustrious group.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54682773

Vuelta a Espana: Richard Carapaz takes lead from Primoz Roglic

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Richard Carapaz takes the overall lead as Ion Izagirre wins a wet stage six of the Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54681387

Giro d'Italia: Tao Geoghegan Hart wins first Grand Tour

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Tao Geoghegan Hart becomes only the second Briton to win the Giro d'Italia as he takes the title in Milan.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54679027

Vuelta a Espana: Tim Wellens wins stage five as Primoz Roglic keeps lead

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Tim Wellens beats Guillaume Martin in an uphill sprint to win stage five of the Vuelta a Espana as Primoz Roglic keeps the overall lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54676034

Giro d'Italia: Tao Geoghegan Hart wins stage 20 to share overall lead

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Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart wins stage 20 at the Giro d'Italia and shares the overall lead with Australian Jai Hindley with one stage remaining.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54670034

Ed Laverack: The cycling champion who cannot defend his British title

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Welshman Ed Laverack loves cycling uphill and is very good at it, the best in Britain in fact, but the coronavirus pandemic means he cannot defend his title at the weekend.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54667647

Vuelta a Espana: Sam Bennett sprints to victory on stage four

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Irishman Sam Bennett continues his superb season by sprinting to victory on stage four of the Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54666398

Giro d'Italia: Riders take bus after stage 19 protest

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Riders will take team buses nearly halfway through stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia after a protest over safety.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54640116

Giro d'Italia: Matteo Spreafico suspended after adverse results

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Italian Matteo Spreafico, who has been riding in the Giro d'Italia, is suspended after a banned substance is found in two anti-doping tests.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54653041

Vuelta a Espana: Daniel Martin wins stage three to cut Primoz Roglic's lead

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Daniel Martin cuts Primoz Roglic's overall lead to five seconds by edging out the defending champion in stage three of the Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54648418

Tao Geoghegan Hart closes on Giro d'Italia lead

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Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart puts himself right in contention to win the Giro d'Italia after finishing a brilliant second on stage 18.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54640115

Chris Froome loses more time as Marc Soler wins stage two

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Chris Froome loses more time at the Vuelta a Espana as Marc Soler won the second stage.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54609483

Giro d'Italia: O'Connor wins stage 17 as Almeida leads

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Ben O'Connor wins stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia, as Joao Almeida retains the leaders' pink jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54609482

Cycling can be 'sport of the nation' in Scotland - Paralympian Neil Fachie

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Cycling can hopefully become "the sport of the nation" in Scotland thanks to an £8m investment in facilities, says Paralympian Neil Fachie.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54627146

Vuelta a Espana: Chris Froome struggles as Primoz Roglic wins first stage

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Two-time champion Chris Froome struggles as Slovenia's Primoz Roglic takes the opening stage of Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54621254

Giro d'Italia: Fernando Gaviria tests positive for second time this year

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UAE Team Emirates rider Fernando Gaviria tests positive for coronavirus for a second time this year and is out of the Giro d'Italia.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54612253

Vuelta a Espana: Stage guide and riders to watch

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BBC Sport looks at the stages that may define the Vuelta a Espana and the riders likely to challenge for overall victory.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54579417

Stephen Williams: Welshman relishes Vuelta a Espana after injury battle

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Britain's Stephen Williams is "extremely proud" to be set for his first Grand Tour after battling back from injury.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54608527

Chris Froome's Vuelta a Espana bid is a last chance for Ineos Grenadiers

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As unlikely as his form suggests, Chris Froome's comeback could come in a place close to is heart - and, boy, do Ineos need it.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54592631

Tour of Flanders: World champion Julian Alaphilippe crashes as Mathieu van der Poel wins

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World champion Julian Alaphilippe crashes out after hitting a motorbike as Mathieu van der Poel wins the Tour of Flanders

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54592334

Tao Geoghegan Hart wins Ineos Grenadiers' fifth Giro d'Italia stage

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Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart wins his first Grand Tour stage to climb to fourth place overall at the Giro d'Italia.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54592624

Giro d'Italia: Filippo Ganna claims third victory as Joao Almeida extends lead

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Ineos Grenadiers rider Filippo Ganna claims his third victory at the Giro d'Italia as Joao Almeida extends his overall race lead on stage 14.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54579418

Giro d'Italia: Italy's Diego Ulissi claims second win in sprint finish

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Italy's Diego Ulissi claims his second victory at the 2020 Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish on stage 13.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54574709

Giro d'Italia: EF Pro Cycling calls for race to end early amid coronavirus fears

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A leading team wants the Giro d'Italia to end a week early, citing a "clearly compromised" coronavirus bubble.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54563371

Giro d'Italia: Ineos' Jhonatan Narvaez wins stage 12 in rain

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Ineos Grenadiers' Jhonatan Narvaez wins stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia in treacherous conditions.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54557014

Vuelta a Espana: Chris Froome to face Primoz Roglic

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Britain's Chris Froome will go up against Tour de France runner-up Primoz Roglic at the Vuelta a Espana, which starts on Tuesday.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54557008

Geraint Thomas' season over as rehab awaits Ineos Grenadiers rider

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Geraint Thomas says his season is over because of the broken hip the Ineos Grenadiers rider suffered in this month's Giro d'Italia.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54528592

Giro d'Italia: Mitchelton-Scott withdraw after positive Covid results

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The Mitchelton-Scott team and title contender Steven Kruijswijk withdraw from the Giro d'Italia after the latest round Covid-19 results.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54520547

Giro d'Italia: An unpredictable race hints at an entertaining future

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No one expected an opening week at the Giro d'Italia like this - but underdog victories whet the appetite for more.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54494288

Dr Richard Freeman tribunal: 'I've never doped a rider'

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At his tribunal in Manchester, former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Dr Richard Freeman says he "never doped a rider".

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54515671

Richard Freeman tribunal: British Cycling's Shane Sutton blamed 'downfall' on doctor

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British Cycling's former technical director Shane Sutton blames his "downfall" at the organisation on doctor Richard Freeman, a tribunal has been told.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54503276

Mark Cavendish hints at retirement after struggling at Gent-Wevelgem

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Mark Cavendish says his career could be at an end following Sunday's one-day Gent-Wevelgem classic.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54501344

Giro d'Italia: Ruben Guerreiro wins stage nine as Joao Almeida leads race

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Ruben Guerreiro wins stage nine at the Giro d'Italia as fellow Portuguese rider Joao Almeida retains the overall lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54501103

Mountain Bike World Championships: GB's Reece Wilson wins men's downhill title

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Great Britain's Reece Wilson wins gold in the men's downhill at the Mountain Bike World Championships.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54502162

Mountain Bike World Championships: Great Britain's Reece Wilson wins men's downhill world title

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An emotional Reece Wilson of Great Britain wins the men's downhill world title at the Mountain Bike World Championships.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54502052

Giro d'Italia: Britain's Alex Dowsett wins stage eight with Matthew Holmes in third

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Alex Dowsett wins stage eight of the Giro d'Italia and fellow Briton Matthew Holmes takes third.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54493603

Mountain Bike World Championships: Women's cross country ends with dramatic race for silver

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Watch as Italy's Eva Lechner and Australia's Rebecca McConnell battle it out in a 'monster' sprint for the silver medal in the women's cross country race at the Mountain Bike World Championships.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54493345

Mountain Bike World Championships: Great Britain's Tom Pidcock wins U23 cross country World Championships title

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Great Britain's Tom Pidcock wins his second world title at the Mountain Bike World Championships as he seals victory in the U23 cross country race.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54492451

World Mental Health Day: Joe Wicks podcast guests on how they keep a healthy mind

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Mark Cavendish, Fearne Cotton, James Bay and Gordon Ramsay share how they try to maintain a healthy mind.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/54483803

Richard Freeman: Doctor accused of exploiting position in testosterone cover-up

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A former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor is accused of exploiting his position when attempting a testosterone cover-up.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54468552

Mountain Bike World Championships: Pidcock wins E-MTB

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Britain's Tom Pidcock wins the E-MTB event at the Mountain Bike World Championships in Austria.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54468441

Mountain Bike World Championships: Rachel Atherton on 'exciting' British worlds team

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Five-time World Mountain Bike champion Rachel Atherton talks about the "exciting" British team for this year's event in Austria.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54468443

Dr Richard Freeman tells tribunal he destroyed testosterone package

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A former British Cycling and Team Sky chief medic says for the first time that he destroyed a package of testosterone which he ordered to the national velodrome in 2011.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54454890

Giro d'Italia: Filippo Ganna wins stage as Simon Yates stays in touch

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Ineos Grenadiers' Filippo Ganna wins stage five of the Giro d'Italia as Simon Yates just stays in touch with the overall contenders.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54453863

Giro d’Italia crash: Luca Wackermann injured and doubt cast on cause

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Organisers cast doubt over the cause of a crash in which Luca Wackermann was injured at the Giro d'Italia.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54449937

Giro d'Italia: Geraint Thomas out of contention

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Britain's Geraint Thomas is out of contention for the Giro d'Italia after losing more than 12 minutes on stage three to Mount Etna.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54412892

Giro d'Italia: Thomas remains ahead of Yates as Diego Ulissi wins stage

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Geraint Thomas retains his advantage over Simon Yates in the Giro d'Italia as Diego Ulissi wins stage two with a late attack.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54409100

Lizzie Deignan: Briton wins women's Liege-Bastogne-Liege

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Britain's Lizzie Deignan wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege to claim her first ever 'monument' - the pre-eminent races in one-day cycling.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54406778

Giro d'Italia: EF Pro Cycling team fined for controversial 'duck' kit

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The greatest kit you'll probably never dare to wear is so good/bad you might even get fined.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54405087

Geraint Thomas leads Simon Yates by 26 seconds as Ganna leads Giro d'Italia

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Geraint Thomas claims fourth place in the Giro d'Italia's opening day time trial - 26 seconds ahead of British rival Simon Yates.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54400221

Giro d'Italia awaits epic battle of Geraint Thomas & Simon Yates

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Geraint Thomas' battle with Simon Yates in a three-week Grand Tour in which they must cover nearly 3,500km across Italy will be a fascinating spectacle.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54395179

Geraint Thomas: Ineos leader returns to Giro d'Italia to right wrong of 2017 crash

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Geraint Thomas leads Ineos Grenadiers at the Giro d'Italia, returning to the scene of one of the most painful episodes of his career.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54370688

Fabio Jakobsen: Dutch rider to have reconstructive surgery on jaw

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Fabio Jakobsen will have reconstructive surgery on his jaw next week, two months after a horrific crash at the Tour of Poland.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54384598

Giro d'Italia: Who will challenge and where will the race be won and lost?

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BBC Sport picks out the stages that may define the Giro d'Italia and which riders are likely challenge for this year's race, which starts on Saturday.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54362396

Quinn Simmons: Trek-Segafredo suspend rider for 'divisive, incendiary, and detrimental' tweets

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Trek-Segafredo suspend 2019 junior world champion Quinn Simmons after he made "divisive, incendiary, and detrimental" statements on Twitter.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54367940

Marc Hirschi & Anna van der Breggen win La Fleche Wallonne

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Anna van der Breggen wins La Fleche Wallonne classic for a sixth time, as Marc Hirschi benefits from bizarre crash in men's race.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54357026

Giro d'Italia: Geraint Thomas & Ineos set for battle with Simon Yates & Michelton-Scott

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Geraint Thomas will be supported by another two British riders as he bids to win his second career Grand Tour at the Giro d'Italia.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54298803

Road World Championships: Julian Alaphilippe wins thrilling world title

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France's Julian Alaphilippe wins the men's road race in thrilling style at the World Championships in Imola, Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54318125

Julian Alaphilippe wins Road Worlds Championships road race

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Julian Alaphilippe wins the Road World Championships men's road race in Imola, following a breakaway attack.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54309882

Road World Championships: Anna van der Breggen wins women's road race for rare double

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Dutchwoman Anna van der Breggen becomes a double world champion by winning the women's road race at the Road World Championships.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54310043

Road World Championships: Filippo Ganna takes gold, Geraint Thomas fourth

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Filippo Ganna wins gold in the men's time trial as Geraint Thomas finishes fourth at the Road World Championships in Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54300095

Tom Pidcock and Richie Porte sign for Ineos Grenadiers for 2021

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Young British talent Tom Pidcock and ex-Team Sky rider Richie Porte will ride for Ineos Grenadiers next season.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54292652

Road World Championships: Chloe Dygert has leg surgery after crash

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American Chloe Dygert has leg surgery after a crash ended her involvement in the World Championships in Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54291669

Geraint Thomas: 'Going through the motions' led to Tour omission

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Geraint Thomas admits "going through the motions" early in 2020 amid uncertainty over the racing calendar led to him missing the Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54288712

Road World Championships: Anna van der Breggen wins women's time trial

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Anna van der Breggen wins gold in the women's time trial after American favourite Chloe Dygert crashes out at the Road World Championships in Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54284532

World Road Championships: Anna Van der Bruggen wins world time trial after Chloe Dygert crash

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Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen wins the women's elite individual time trial at the World Championships in Imola, Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54287091

Road World Championships: Road race is 'perfect' for Lizzie Deignan, says team-mate Lizzy Banks

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Britain have a "strong" team for the World Championships road race and the course is "perfect" for Lizzie Deignan, says team-mate Lizzy Banks.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54270885

Nairo Quintana: Tour de France rider denies wrongdoing after investigation

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Arkea-Samsic's Nairo Quintana says no illegal substances were found when authorities searched his hotel room during the Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54263837

Arkea-Samsic Tour de France hotel searched in anti-doping probe

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French cycling team Arkea-Samsic says it will take action if an investigation into alleged doping offences during the Tour de France finds evidence of wrong-doing.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54241358

Women's sport Saturday live on the BBC

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Women's sport Saturday will feature the FA Cup, T20 cricket and road cycling and is live across the BBC.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/54219485

Tour de France: How did Ineos get the Tour so badly wrong?

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The outcome of a classic Tour de France could not have been predicted by anyone - least of all by the sport's most powerful figures.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54221346

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar secures title as Sam Bennett wins in Paris

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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar confirms his victory as the second youngest Tour de France champion in history after Sam Bennett wins the final sprint in Paris.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54221687

Giro Rosa: Anna van der Breggen secures third title as Evita Muzic wins final stage

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Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen secures her third Giro Rosa title as Evita Muzic wins the final stage.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54221388

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar poised to win after stunning time-trial ride

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Tadej Pogacar is poised to win the Tour de France ahead of strong favourite Primoz Roglic in one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the race's history.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54186014

2020 Road World Championships: How to watch live coverage on the BBC

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The Road World Championships take place in Imola in Italy from 24-27 September - watch BBC coverage on BBC Two, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer & online.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54148416

Giro Rosa: Anna van der Breggen takes race lead after stage eight

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Anna van der Breggen moves into the Giro Rosa lead with one day to go as Elisa Longo Borghini wins stage eight.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54212045

Tour de France: Soren Kragh Andersen wins stage 19 as Promoz Roglic retains lead

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Soren Kragh Andersen secures his second stage win of the 2020 Tour de France as Promoz Roglic keeps his his grip on the yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54209218

Giro Rosa: Race leader Annemiek van Vleuten taken to hospital after stage seven crash

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Giro Rosa leader Annemiek van Vleuten is taken to hospital after crashing in the finale of stage seven.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54197661

Tour de France: Primoz Roglic keeps lead as Michal Kwiatkowski wins stage 17

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Michal Kwiatkowski wins stage 18 to give Ineos Grenadiers their first win of the 2020 Tour de France as Adam Yates falls back in the GC.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54196340

Tour de France stage 17: Miguel Angel Lopez wins, Primoz Roglic stretches lead

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Miguel Angel Lopez wins stage 17 of the Tour de France as Primoz Roglic extends his lead in the race.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54182385

Geraint Thomas to compete for GB in Road World Championships time trial

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Geraint Thomas will compete for Great Britain in the time trial at the UCI Road World Championships but has opted not to compete in the road race in Imola.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54178564

Tour de France: Defending champion Egan Bernal withdraws before stage 17

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Ineos Grenadiers rider Egan Bernal ends his Tour de France defence with a withdrawal before stage 17.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54173899

Giro Rosa: Marianne Vos wins stage five as Britain's Lizzie Deignan finishes third

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Marianne Vos takes the stage five sprint at the Giro Rosa as Great Britain's Lizzie Deignan finishes third in Terracina.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/54170989

Tour de France: Lennard Kamna wins stage 16

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Lennard Kamna produces a strong finish to power away from the rest of the field and take victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54156475

Tour de France: Ineos' Egan Bernal picks himself up after cracking

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Defending Tour de France champion Egan Bernal says he "felt empty" as he lost more than seven minutes to yellow jersey wearer Primoz Roglic on Sunday.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54141680

Tirreno-Adriatico: Simon Yates wins race after time trial, Geraint Thomas second

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Simon Yates holds on for victory in the Tirreno-Adriatico after Monday's final stage, with Geraint Thomas finishing second.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54146821

Giro Rosa: Lizzy Banks wins stage four at Giro Rosa

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Lizzy Banks wins stage four of the Giro Rosa as Annemiek van Vleuten retains the overall lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54141126

Giro Rosa: Marianne Vos wins stage three as Annemiek van Vleuten retains leader's jersey

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Marianne Vos wins stage three of the Giro Rosa as defending champion Annemiek van Vleuten retains the leader's jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54140197

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar wins stage 15 in sprint finish with overall leader Primoz Roglic

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Tadej Pogacar wins stage 15 of the Tour de France in a sprint for the line with race leader Primoz Roglic, who retains the yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54140332

Tirreno-Adriatico: Simon Yates stays in front overall with Geraint Thomas third

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Mitchelton-Scott's British rider Simon Yates leads going into Monday's final stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico, with Geraint Thomas third.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54140597

Tour de France: Soren Kragh Andersen wins stage 14

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Soren Kragh Andersen takes a fine win on stage 14 of the Tour de France to cap a sublime tactical ride by Team Sunweb.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54132617

Sir Chris Hoy opens Samaritans branch in Macclesfield

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The Olympic cycling champion opened a branch where his wife Sarra is a listener volunteer.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-54133105

Tirreno-Adriatico: Simon Yates stays in front overall, Geraint Thomas remains third

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Simon Yates remains in the Tirreno-Adriatico lead with Geraint Thomas staying third as they finish among the leading group on stage six.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54132692

Giro Rosa: Annemiek van Vleuten wins stage two to take race lead

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Defending champion Annemiek van Vleuten wins the second stage of the Giro Rosa to take the leader's jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54132610

Tirreno-Adriatico: Simon Yates leads overall, Geraint Thomas up to third

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Simon Yates wins stage five of Tirreno-Adriatico to take overall lead of the race, while Geraint Thomas is up to third.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54121312

Tour de France: Daniel Martinez wins stage 13 as Primoz Roglic extends lead

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Daniel Martinez wins stage 13 of the Tour de France as Primoz Roglic extends his advantage in the yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54122874

Giro Rosa: Trek-Segafredo win opening team time trial as Elisa Longo Borghini takes leader's jersey

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Lizzie Deignan's Trek-Segafredo team win the opening team time trial of the Giro Rosa as Elisa Longo Borghini takes the leader's jersey on the first stage.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54121180

Tirreno-Adriatico: Geraint Thomas slips to sixth, Lucas Hamilton wins stage

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Geraint Thomas falls to sixth overall at the Tirreno-Adriatico as Lucas Hamilton wins a mountainous fourth stage in Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54107711

Tour de France 2020: Marc Hirschi of Team Sunweb wins his first Tour stage

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Switzerland’s Marc Hirschi takes stage 12 of the Tour de France for his first-ever stage win.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54108439

HSBC extends sponsorship with British Cycling to cover rescheduled Olympic & Paralympic Games

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HSBC extends its sponsorship with British Cycling to cover the rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54098523

Tour de France: Caleb Ewan wins thrilling sprint in Poitiers

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Lotto Soudal's Caleb Ewan snatches victory on stage 11 of the Tour de France as the sprinters go toe to toe in a thrilling finish.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54093786

Tirreno-Adriatico: Geraint Thomas up to fourth in Giro d'Italia prep race

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Wales' Geraint Thomas moved up to fourth in the Tirreno-Adriatico after finishing 10th in stage three.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54093266

UCI Road World Championships: Lizzie Deignan, Lizzy Banks in GB squad

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Lizzie Deignan, Lizzy Banks and Alice Barnes all feature in Great Britain's squad for the UCI Road World Championships in Italy this month.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54025213

Geraint Thomas: Skipping Tour de France a ‘two-way decision’ says Ineos Grenadiers rider

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Former winner Geraint Thomas says it was a mutual decision with Team Ineos Grenadiers that he would target the Giro d'Italia rather than this year's Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54080087

Patrick Schelling: Swiss cyclist banned for failed drugs test

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Israel Start-Up Nation's Swiss rider Patrick Schelling is banned for four months after failing a drugs test.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54069747

Tirreno-Adriatico: Pascal Ackermann wins stage two to cement lead

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Germany's Pascal Ackermann establishes himself as the early leader of the Tirreno-Adriatico by winning stage two.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54075076

Tour de France 2020: Sam Bennett claims first stage win as Primoz Roglic retains lead

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Ireland's Sam Bennett wins stage 10 of the Tour de France as Primoz Roglic retains the leader's yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54075071

Tour de France 2020: Christian Prudhomme and team staff have coronavirus

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Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme and members of staff from four teams test positive for Covid-19.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54072769

Tirreno-Adriatico: Pascal Ackermann wins stage one as Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas finish safely

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Britons Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas finish safely as German Pascal Ackermann wins stage one of the Tirreno-Adriatico.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54064574

Tour de France: Adam Yates shakes off illness to restore British pride

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The opening week of the Tour de France shows Britons are still good at cycling and you can reward yourself with a goat after victory - if you make it past the crowds.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54052463

Tour de France 2020: Adam Yates surrenders yellow jersey to Primoz Roglic

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Britain's Adam Yates Tour de France surrenders the leader's yellow jersey as Tadej Pogacar wins stage nine of the Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54024403

Elinor Barker: 'Spend time on sport rather than weighing kids'

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Olympian Elinor Barker says some people are turned off by team sports like football and rugby.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53892585

Tour de France 2020: Adam Yates holds on to yellow jersey as rivals close in

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Britain's Adam Yates withstands pressure to hold on to the Tour de France yellow jersey in a tough day in the Pyrenees.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54043205

Tour de France 2020: Wout van Aert wins stage seven as Adam Yates retains lead

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Wout van Aert wins stage seven of the Tour de France in a sprint finish as Britain's Adam Yates retains the leader's yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54032898

Tour de France 2020: Alexey Lutsenko wins stage six as Adam Yates retains yellow jersey

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Astana's Alexey Lutsenko wins stage six of the Tour de France as Britain's Adam Yates retains the leader's yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54016880

Tour de France 2020: Adam Yates takes yellow jersey after Julian Alaphilippe penalised

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Adam Yates moves into the lead of the Tour de France after Julian Alaphilippe is given a 20-second penalty on stage five.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54003280

Road World Championships moved to Imola

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Cycling's World Road Championships will take place in Imola in Italy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53942004

Tour de France: Primoz Roglic wins thrilling finish to stage four

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Primoz Roglic wins a thrilling finish to stage four of this year's Tour de France as Julian Alaphilippe retains the yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53979637

Annemiek van Vleuten: World champion to join Movistar next year

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World champion Annemiek van Vleuten will join Movistar on a two-year deal from next season.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53978332

Tour de France 2020: Caleb Ewan sprints to stage three victory

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Australian Caleb Ewan wins an exciting sprint finish to claim stage three of the Tour de France in Sisteron.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53976667

Tour de France 2020: Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two to take yellow jersey

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Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53968064

Tour de France 2020: Alexander Kristoff wins stage one

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Norwegian Alexander Kristoff wins the opening stage of the Tour de France in Nice.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53960264

La Course 2020: Britain's Lizzie Deignan claims victory in Nice

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Britain's Lizzie Deignan wins La Course with a stunning sprint to the line in Nice ahead of 2019 champion Marianne Vos.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53958870

Tour de France stage guide: Adam Yates profiles 2020 race stages

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Britain's Adam Yates takes us through the first nine of the 2020 Tour de France's 21 stages, with pointers to where the race will be won and lost.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53887669

Tour de France 2020: Which riders could light up this year's race?

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There will be no Chris Froome or Geraint Thomas at the Tour de France, so who will shine in what promises to be one of the most unpredictable editions to date?

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53933086

Tour de France: Luke Rowe tips Geraint Thomas to return next year

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Ineos Grenadiers rider Luke Rowe says team-mate Geraint Thomas can return to the Tour de France next year and challenge for the yellow jersey.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53947625

Tour de France: Egan Bernal 'much better' after back injury, plus team selections round-up

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Defending champion Egan Bernal says pain from a back injury is better but still bothering him on the eve of the Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53947718

Tour de France: Sir Dave Brailsford says 'nobody knows' if race will reach Paris

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"Nobody knows" if the Tour de France will reach the finish on 20 September following an increase in coronavirus cases in the country, says Team Ineos Grenadiers boss Sir Dave Brailsford.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53944047

Tour de France: An unpredictable and brutal race brings back the fans

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There's no Chris Froome or Geraint Thomas, but some vicious climbing, exciting riders and the one thing elite sport has sorely missed - passion.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53843853

Tour de France: Chris Froome relationship 'good as ever' - Sir Dave Brailsford

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Sir Dave Brailsford says his relationship with Chris Froome is "as good as ever" despite leaving him out of Team Ineos' Tour de France squad.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53932845

Tour de France 2020: How does the Tour avoid Covid-19?

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How does the Tour de France avoid Covid-19 and what are the rules around fans? BBC Sport looks at what the Tour will be like in 2020.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53843852

McLaren ends title sponsorship of cycling team Bahrain McLaren

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McLaren will end its title sponsorship of cycling team Bahrain McLaren at the end of the 2020 season.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53922408

Tour de France: Coronavirus testing concerns raised by Bora-Hansgrohe team boss

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Ralph Denk, the manager of German-based cycling team Bora-Hansgrohe is concerned about the validity of coronavirus testing ahead of the Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53916524

Lizzie Deignan wins third GP de Plouay title in British one-two

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Lizzie Deignan wins her third GP de Plouay title as she leads home fellow Briton Lizzy Banks in miserable conditions in Brittany.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53904242

Adam Yates: British rider will join Team Ineos from next year

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Britain's Adam Yates will leave Mitchelton-Scott to join Team Ineos from next year.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53867610

Tour de France: Teams to be thrown out after two positive coronavirus tests

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Any team that returns two positive coronavirus tests within a week during the Tour de France will be removed from the race, say organisers.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53868359

Tour de France 2020: Mark Cavendish left out of race for second year in a row

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Britain's Mark Cavendish is left out of Bahrain McLaren's Tour de France squad for this year's race.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53867606

Pavel Sivakov urges UCI to rethink barriers after Tour of Poland crash

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Team Ineos rider Pavel Sivakov wants the UCI to rethink race barrier safety following the "scary" crash which left sprinter Fabio Jakobsen in a coma.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53843847

Adam Yates: Briton to 'aim for stage wins' at Tour de France

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Britain's Adam Yates will battle for stage wins at this year's Tour de France says his team.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53840224

Simon Yates signs Mitchelton-Scott deal to end of 2022

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Britain's Simon Yates signs a new two-year deal with Mitchelton-Scott, the team with whom he won the 2018 Vuelta a Espana.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53832002

Chris Froome left out of Team Ineos Tour de France squad

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Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas are left out of Team Ineos' Tour de France squad.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53830140

Mattia Cattaneo becomes fourth Deceuninck-Quick Step rider to crash in two weeks

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Italy's Mattia Cattaneo becomes the fourth Deceuninck-Quick Step rider in two weeks to suffer a major crash.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53828601

Fabio Jakobsen: Dutch rider 'glad to be alive' after Tour of Poland crash

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Fabio Jakobsen will require "multiple facial surgeries" after his crash at the Tour of Poland, but says he is "glad to be alive".

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53801531

Remco Evenepoel vows to return stronger after Il Lombardia crash

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Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel vows to come back stronger after fracturing his pelvis in a crash in the Il Lombardia race.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53814973

Criterium du Dauphine leader Primoz Roglic withdraws before final stage

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Criterium du Dauphine leader Primoz Roglic withdraws from the race before the final stage because of injuries sustained in a crash on Saturday.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53797357

Remco Evenepoel suffers bridge fall after crash during Il Lombardia

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Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen several metres off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53793427

Egan Bernal out of Criterium du Dauphine with back problem

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Egan Bernal pulls out of the Criterium du Dauphine to "rest a bad back," according to fellow Team Ineos rider Geraint Thomas.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53792393

Sir Chris Hoy's Secret World of Japanese Bicycle Racing quiz

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Sir Chris Hoy quizzes British cyclist Joe Truman on his Japanese language skills as the Olympic track hopeful spends time at a keirin school 200km from Tokyo.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/53772117

Chris Froome 'optimistic' of Tour de France place for Team Ineos

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Britain's Chris Froome says he is "optimistic" of a Tour de France place despite trailing behind Team Ineos team-mate Egan Bernal.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53771565

Elinor Barker: Olympic champion says sports men and women still viewed differently

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Olympic and world champion cyclist Elinor Barker says there is still too much sexism surrounding women's sport.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53771418

Chris Froome loses more time to Egan Bernal as Primoz Roglic wins Dauphine stage

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Chris Froome loses more time to Egan Bernal during the brutal mountainous second stage of the Tour de Dauphine.

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Chris Froome loses time to Egan Bernal in first Dauphine stage

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Chris Froome has already lost ground on Team Ineos rival Egan Bernal during the first day of the Criterium de Dauphine.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53755481

Road World Championships will not be held in Switzerland as coronavirus restrictions extended

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The Road World Championships will not take place in Switzerland in September after the extension of coronavirus restrictions in the country.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53755480

Fabio Jakobsen: Dutch rider to return home after Tour of Poland crash

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Dutch rider Fabio Jakobsen will be moved to a hospital in his homeland as his condition improves after a high-speed crash.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53744196

Tour de France: Brest to host 2021 Grand Depart after Copenhagen withdrawal

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The 2021 Tour de France will start in the western French port of Brest following Copenhagen's postponement for a year.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53728751

Chris Froome 26 minutes behind Egan Bernal as Primoz Roglic wins Tour de l'Ain

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Chris Froome finishes the Tour de l'Ain 26 minutes behind Tour de France rival an Ineos team-mate Egan Bernal.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53700051

Milan San-Remo: Wout van Aert wins thrilling first monument

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Belgium's Wout van Aert beats defending champion Julian Alaphilippe in a thrilling sprint finish to win his first Milan-San Remo.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53708012

Geraint Thomas: Team Ineos rider enjoys Tour de l'Ain start

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Geraint Thomas is happy with his return to competitive cycling as he finishes Friday's opening stage of the Tour de l'Ain in 24th.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53698117

Fabio Jakobsen out of coma and in good condition - Tour of Poland

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Dutch rider Fabio Jakobsen is out of a coma and in a "good" condition, according to the Tour of Poland organisers.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53694425

London 2012: Chris Hoy wins sixth gold & best celebration of the Games - relive day 11

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Catch up with the best of the action from day 11 of London 2012, including Sir Chris Hoy's heroics in the velodrome as he claims a historic sixth gold medal.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/53503054

Fabio Jakobsen: Dylan Groenewegen apologises for crash

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Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen apologises for the crash that left compatriot Fabio Jakobsen in a coma.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53682454

London 2012: Jason Kenny strikes gold, Nicola Adams through & Anthony Joshua dominates

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Relive the best of the action from day 10 of London 2012, featuring Jason Kenny's gold medal in the men's sprint, Nicola Adams' Olympic debut and Anthony Joshua dominating in the ring.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/53656247

Tour of Poland: Horrifying crash at finish of stage one

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Several riders and a member of race personnel are caught up in a horrifying crash on stage one of the Tour of Poland.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53671028

Chris Froome reacts to boos as Egan Bernal wins Route d'Occitanie

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Tour de France champion Egan Bernal wins the Route d'Occitanie,, with Team Ineos rival Chris Froome nearly 10 minutes behind.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53576040

Jan Riedmann: German teenage rider dies after crash with car while training

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Jan Riedmann, a 17-year-old member of Bora-Hansgrohe's feeder squad, dies from head injuries sustained in a collision with a car during a training ride

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53641566

Route d'Occitanie: Egan Bernal leads, Chris Froome five minutes, five seconds adrift

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Egan Bernal puts more than five minutes into Chris Froome as he wins stage three of the Route d'Occitanie to take the overall lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53640427

Tour de France: Denmark's Grand Depart delayed to 2022

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Denmark's staging of the 2021 Tour de France Grand Depart is delayed by a year because of other sporting events being rescheduled.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53634939

Route d'Occitanie: Chris Froome in 85th as Sonny Colbrelli wins stage

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Italian sprinter Sonny Colbrelli wins stage two of the four-day Route d'Occitanie as Bryan Coquard retains the overall lead.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53630101

Chris Froome: Team Ineos rider returns in first stage of Route d'Occitanie

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Chris Froome finishes almost one minute behind the leaders as he returns to competition in the first stage of the Route d'Occitanie.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53623267

Chris Froome may not make Tour de France if he loses 'play-off' with Egan Bernal

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Why three pre-Tour de France warm-up races are must-see viewing in cycling's fascinating battle for supremacy.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53612000

Vuelta a Burgos: Sam Bennett avoids pile-up to win fourth stage

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Ireland's Sam Bennett avoids a mass pile-up on the final sprint to win the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Burgos.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53616072

Owain Doull: ‘Very different’ cycling season set to resume

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Cycling will look "very different" as the World Tour season resumes in Italy says Team Ineos rider Owain Doull.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53602058

Vuelta a Burgos: Colombian trio out after contact with person with coronavirus

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UAE Team Emirates trio Sebastian Molano, Cristian Munoz and Camilo Ardila withdraw from the Vuelta a Burgos after contact with a person who tests positive for coronavirus.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53581318

UCI confirms new calendar as Ride London-Surrey Classic withdraws

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The UCI has revealed its 2021 calendar and the Ride London-Surrey Classic is not included after withdrawing its application.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53575181

Alex Dowsett out of Vuelta a Burgos after team-mate's positive coronavirus test

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Alex Dowsett is withdrawn from the Vuelta a Burgos after a team-mate contracts the coronavirus.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53575173

CCC-Liv withdraw from Spain races because of health risks from coronavirus

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Women's cycling team CCC-Liv withdraw from two races in Spain this week because the health risks from coronavirus are "simply too great".

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53510854

Olympics Rewind: Laura and Jason Kenny win cycling golds on same night at Rio 2016

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BBC Sport looks back to the night at the 2016 Rio Olympics when Laura and Jason Kenny both won track cycling gold medals.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/53458685

Team Ineos to be renamed Ineos Grenadiers for Tour de France

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Team Ineos are set to be renamed Ineos Grenadiers before this year's Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53499375

Britain's Greatest Olympic Moments: Sir Chris Hoy wins third gold at Beijing 2008

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BBC Sport looks back at Sir Chris Hoy's victory in the men's sprint at Beijing 2008 - his third gold medal of the Games.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/53458681

Alex Zanardi: Italian former F1 driver moved to specialist centre after handbike accident

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Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is moved to a specialist recovery centre after suffering head injuries in a handbike accident.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/53489740

Sporting Nation: Callum Skinner on the greatness of Chris Hoy

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Callum Skinner explains the greatness of Chris Hoy having idolised him as a youngster before becoming his friend and team-mate.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53456822

RideLondon: Virtual festival to be held to help UK charities

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This year's RideLondon cycling festival will become a virtual participation event to raise funds for UK charities.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53436210

BBC Scotland to show Chris Hoy & Andy Murray Olympic triumphs

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The Olympic triumphs of Chris Hoy and Andy Murray will be showcased on BBC Scotland this weekend.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/53248568

Adam and Simon Yates to split Tour de France and Giro d'Italia races

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Adam Yates will race in this year's Tour de France and his brother Simon will compete in the Giro d'Italia, according to their Mitchelton-Scott team.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53417768

Jess Varnish: Former GB cyclist loses employment tribunal appeal against British Cycling

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Former Great Britain cyclist Jess Varnish loses her employment tribunal appeal against British Cycling.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53403332

Olympics Rewind: Nicole Cooke recalls Beijing 2008 road race gold

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As part of BBC Sport's Olympic Rewind series, British cyclist Nicole Cooke remembers her road race gold at Beijing 2008.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/53232227

Israel Start-Up Nation: Chris Froome a great like Lionel Messi, says boss Sylvan Adams

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Chris Froome's switch to Israel Start-Up Nation has to be one of the more bizarre in sport - so why did he do it?

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53368238

Chris Froome: 'The unlikely hero who changed everything'

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Chris Froome is not leaving cycling, but BBC Sport looks at why his departure from Team Ineos may feel like the end of an era.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53160027

Chris Froome to leave Team Ineos and join Israel Start-Up Nation

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Britain's most successful cyclist Chris Froome is to leave Team Ineos at the end of the season.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53112149

Nairo Quintana out for two weeks after being hit by car in Colombia

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Former Giro d'Italia winner Nairo Quintana is to rest for two weeks with a swollen knee after being hit by a car on Friday.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53290261

Isle of Wight to host Tour of Britain final stage in 2022

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This year's event, which was due to take place in September, is cancelled because of coronavirus.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-53290716

Nicolas Roche: Irish cyclist named in Sunweb's Tour de France & Giro d'Italia line-up

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Ireland's Nicolas Roche is included in Team Sunweb's line-up for the Tour de France in August and October's Giro d'Italia.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53240774

Tour de France: Geraint Thomas ready for battle to lead Team Ineos

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Former champion Geraint Thomas on his battle with Chris Froome and Egan Bernal to lead Team Ineos at the delayed Tour de France.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53129886

Geraint Thomas on Chris Froome's future

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Geraint Thomas says it would be "nice to continue" being team-mates with Chris Froome, who has been linked with a move away from Team Ineos.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/53154523

Kanstantsin Sivtsov: Ex-Team Sky rider banned over EPO

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Former Team Sky rider Kanstantsin Sivtsov is banned for four years for using EPO.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/53156426

Could you be a future Para-cycling champion? Scott launches search for new partner for Tokyo

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Paralympic champion Sophie Thornhill retires from cycling after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games.

via BBC Sport - Cycling http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/53140195