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The closest winning margins in Tour de France history

The closest winning margins in Tour de France history

We take a look at the tightest battles and biggest thrashings since the Tour de France began in 1903.

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Joux Plane 'moto-gate' - an insider's perspective

Joux Plane 'moto-gate' - an insider's perspective

Accidents like that of the motorbike blocking Tadej Pogačar on stage 14 are unfortunate, but are part of the sport, writes James Startt

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Tour de France 2023 stage 16 preview - the one and only time trial

Tour de France 2023 stage 16 preview - the one and only time trial

For those riders who excel at time trials, this is their only chance to gain some time on their rivals

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Syncros’ new innovative one-piece carbon wheelset to be used by Team dsm-firmenich at the Tour de France

Syncros’ new innovative one-piece carbon wheelset to be used by Team dsm-firmenich at the Tour de France

The unique Capital SL wheelset is said to be more aerodynamic, better handling and aid faster acceleration

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God save TV and the Tour de France

God save TV and the Tour de France

Rouleur Italia editor Emilio Previtali on the lasting joy of witnessing enthralling live sporting moments

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'Demi needs our full support' – Lotte Kopecky on how SD Worx are all in for Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes

'Demi needs our full support' – Lotte Kopecky on how SD Worx are all in for Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes

The Belgian rider affirms that she will sacrifice her chances of stage wins to secure yellow for her teammate with her own eyes firmly set...

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Pogačar and Vingegaard are fighting each other to a standstill

Pogačar and Vingegaard are fighting each other to a standstill

The two main protagonists of the 2023 Tour de France, along with their immensely strong teams, are in a position of stalemate, but has momentum...

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Is Adam Yates on track to break the Grand Tour podium?

Is Adam Yates on track to break the Grand Tour podium?

While the battle for yellow may be between Vingegaard and Pogačar, there is another UAE Team Emirates rider eyeing up the third-place podium spot

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Gallery: Three testing days in the mountains

Gallery: Three testing days in the mountains

James Startt rounds up three days in the mountains as the peloton headed for the Alps

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The perfect ambush: Carlos Rodríguez takes full advantage

The perfect ambush: Carlos Rodríguez takes full advantage

The Spaniard made a perfectly timed move to defy Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard on stage 14 of the Tour de France

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There are still two: why 2023 is a Tour de France for the ages

There are still two: why 2023 is a Tour de France for the ages

The gap between Vingegaard and Pogačar is wafer-thin, and neither looks stronger than the other. This is a Tour that is going to go down...

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Tour de France 2023 stage 15 preview - the battle in the Alps continues

Tour de France 2023 stage 15 preview - the battle in the Alps continues

With two successive days of Alpine climbing already in their legs going into stage 15, this is going to be a truly punishing stage

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'A Grand Tour is hardest for the sprinters': the physiological toll of riding in the grupetto

'A Grand Tour is hardest for the sprinters': the physiological toll of riding in the grupetto

Life for Pogačar and Vingegaard? It’s like a gentle commute compared to the grupetto. Don’t believe us? It’s all in the numbers…

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Marginal gains: was all that effort by UAE Team Emirates worth it for eight seconds?

Marginal gains: was all that effort by UAE Team Emirates worth it for eight seconds?

Tadej Pogačar continued to chip away at Jonas Vingegaard’s lead, with the GC battle even more finely poised as the race enters its third weekend

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A different approach: what constitutes a successful Tour de France for Ineos Grenadiers?

A different approach: what constitutes a successful Tour de France for Ineos Grenadiers?

Cycling fans are unaccustomed to seeing the Ineos Grenadiers not fully focused on the Tour's GC – but what does a successful Tour look like...

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In pictures: the Tour de France celebrates Bastille Day

In pictures: the Tour de France celebrates Bastille Day

James Startt captures the Fête Nationale Française celebrations along the stage 13 route

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Tour de France 2023 stage 14 preview - the first Alpine stage

Tour de France 2023 stage 14 preview - the first Alpine stage

With over 4,000 metres of climbing, stage 14 is one of the toughest stages of this year's Tour de France

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All types of fun: another full throttle day at the Tour de France

All types of fun: another full throttle day at the Tour de France

It might have been quite the spectacle, but it was a brutal and breathless day at the Tour on stage 12

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Entertainment, but at what cost – Are Jumbo-Visma panicking in the Tour de France?

Entertainment, but at what cost – Are Jumbo-Visma panicking in the Tour de France?

The team rode an unusually aggressive opening to stage 12 for very little reward in the end

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Tour de France 2023 stage 13 preview - a summit finish to Grand Colombier

Tour de France 2023 stage 13 preview - a summit finish to Grand Colombier

The summit finish on the Grand Colombier will be the final decider of the day and could impact the GC standings if not paced correctly

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Tour de France prize money: How much does the winner receive?

Tour de France prize money: How much does the winner receive?

With different jerseys, stage wins, and a GC classification, we look at what is awarded to the riders throughout the Tour de France

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A quiet stage in a quiet town

A quiet stage in a quiet town

Stage 11 of the 2023 Tour de France took the race to Moulins, in the heart of La France Profonde, for the first time ever

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The race of his life: Is Jasper the new Tour de France sprint master?

The race of his life: Is Jasper the new Tour de France sprint master?

Philipsen has now won his fourth stage of the race – is he becoming the next dominant sprinter we will see in the Tour for years...

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Gallery: Behind the Tour de France podium

Gallery: Behind the Tour de France podium

An exclusive look into the podium protocol which shapes a crucial part of the winning rider's routines

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Tour de France 2023 stage 12 preview - a day suited to the break

Tour de France 2023 stage 12 preview - a day suited to the break

A lumpy stage makes it a prime opportunity for a breakaway to make it to the line first

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'During the Tour, I print over 1,000 jerseys' - Meet Fabrice Pierrot, the jersey man

'During the Tour, I print over 1,000 jerseys' - Meet Fabrice Pierrot, the jersey man

James Startt meets with the man responsible for printing the Tour de France jerseys

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For Gino: Pello Bilbao goes all-in at Tour de France to pay ultimate tribute

For Gino: Pello Bilbao goes all-in at Tour de France to pay ultimate tribute

On one of the most difficult days of Tour so far, the Basque rider scored a beautiful and emotional victory

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Chess on wheels: mastering the Tour de France breakaway

Chess on wheels: mastering the Tour de France breakaway

Pello Bilbao was the winner of stage 10, in a finely-balanced finale that saw a fair fight between a number of riders

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Stage 10 of the 2023 Tour de France: The weird and the wonderful

Stage 10 of the 2023 Tour de France: The weird and the wonderful

It was an unusual day at the Tour that culminated in a beautiful ending

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Tour de France 2023 stage 11 preview - sprint or break?

Tour de France 2023 stage 11 preview - sprint or break?

The flat finish will likely end in a bunch sprint, but the lumpy terrain will mean the sprinters will have to keep a close eye...

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