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August 2, 2020





Tour de France: Alexander Kristoff wins crash-marred stage 1.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) took stage 1 and the first yellow jersey on stage 1 of the 2020 Tour de France. The Norwegian won ahead of Mads Pedersen (Trek Segafredo)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020





Lizzie Deignan wins La Course by Le Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lizzie Deignan (Trek Segafredo) has won La Course by Le Tour de France, beating Marianne Vos (CCC Liv) and Demi Vollering (Parkhotel Valkenburg) in the sprint of a group of six on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





A 'wasted opportunity' for Marianne Vos at La Course.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I should have waited just a bit longer' says CCC Liv rider who finished second to Deignan in Nice." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Sam Bennett rues miscues as he misses out on Tour de France yellow jersey.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Irishman looked well-positioned to contest the sprint for the line, but couldn’t match the raw power of the Alexander Kristoff who powered to the stage win." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





‘The yellow jersey’s been on my mind the past few months’ says Sam Bennett before Tour de France stage one.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"If Sam Bennett wins stage one of the Tour de France 2020 in Nice, he will be the first Irishman to wear the yellow jersey since Stephen Roche did in 1987." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Carapaz: We've not talked about me as a Tour de France plan-B.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We’ll see day-by-day what happens in the Tour, and then decisions will be taken. Right now I can’t say if I will lead or not, but I think the leader is good, and we’re going to get behind that until we have to do otherwise." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020





Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.

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"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20.

Stage 1 start time: Saturday 14:00 CET (5:00 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 14:00 CET (5:000 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:58 CET (8:58 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv)

August 29, 2020





Démare wins Tour Poitou Charentes opener.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"French champion, Arnaud Demare, tops Alvaro Jose Hodeg to take race lead. Alexander Krieger (Alpecin Fenix) is third." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020



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August 28, 2020





Peter Sagan eyeing first yellow jersey in Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Sagan is looking to claim his eighth green jersey in the Tour de France but before celebrating in Paris, he has a bigger and much shorter-term goal: taking the first maillot jaune in Nice on Saturday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





Tour de France 2020 predictions: what can we expect from each team this year?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"We analyze what we could expect to see over the next three weeks of racing at the Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





‘What happened last year won’t happen again’ says Thibaut Pinot on eve of Tour de France.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Since 2014, people keep telling it’s now or never for the French, so yes, I’m getting used to that. The difference is if it’s not this year [that he wins], they will repeat it next year." (cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

August 28, 2020





'Freed' Oliver Naesen dreams of Tour de France stage victory.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Oliver Naesen has told the Belgian media that his AG2R La Mondiale team's slightly more relaxed approach to this year's Tour de France - with Romain Bardet saying that he's targeting stage wins in the mountains." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





Our (First) 6 Terrifically Bold 2020 Tour de France Predictions.

(bicycling.co.za)overlay"Between crashes and Covid, we expect one of the smallest pelotons in the modern era to be racing its way around Paris on the Tour’s final day." (bicycling.co.za) Pete Goding - PA Images Getty Images

August 28, 2020





Greipel and Dan Martin to ride new Factor Ostro VAM aero bike at the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"At the Tour de France teams presentation, Israel Start-Up Nation's André Greipel and Dan Martin took to the stage aboard as-yet-unreleased Factor road bikes, which Cyclingnews believes to be the new Factor Ostro VAM." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 28, 2020



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August 27, 2020





European Championships: Van Vleuten wins elite women's road race title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kasia Niewiadoma (Poland) and Chantal van den Broek Blaak (Netherlands), who were distanced from the decisive breakaway on the final climb, finished third and fourth, respectively." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 27, 2020





Only three Americans are racing in the Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"With a crop of promising riders waiting in the wings, the American future looks bright." (velonews.com) Andrew Hood

August 27, 2020





Preview: La Course by Le Tour de France.

overlay"A short course with two punchy climbs should showcase excellent racing that will benefit from the Tour's prolific media coverage." (velonews.com) (Photo credit should read JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

August 27, 2020





Tour de France: Wout van Aert rules out green jersey challenge.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Dutch team line up with Primož Roglič and Tom Dumoulin in their ranks, but Van Aert's incredible form has raised questions over whether he could mount a challenge for the green jersey and end Peter Sagan's long run of success in the competition." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 27, 2020





100% releases new Sagan eyewear in time for Tour de France.

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"Long time sponsor releases new line of signature glasses in characteristic flamboyant colors."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)

August 27, 2020





Nikolai Razouvaev on Why Riders Crash So Much.

(veloveritas.co.uk)overlay"The shit pro riders in Europe have to deal with to stay upright is real. The road furniture, the foul play in the sprints, the stupid barriers the organizers erect without thinking, all of these things take riders down, but there’s more to it." (veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Andrzej Grygiel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

August 27, 2020







Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

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August 29, 2020





Five talking points from stage one of the Tour de France 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"A surprise winner, mayhem in the rain and more - don't miss these moments from stage one." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Christophe Petit-Tesson - Pool/Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





'Two strikes, team out' rule restored on Tour de France after French government intervention.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Prudhomme confirms rule will cover staff and riders, putting teams at great risk of expulsion." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020





The Tour de France ice rink: Who crashed and who’s hurt.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Riders described Saturday’s opening stage of the Tour de France as like riding on a skating rink, the result of a combination of oily roads, heavy rain, and wet road paint." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

August 29, 2020





Thibaut Pinot crashes in closing kilometers of Tour de France 2020 stage one.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"With the stage neutralized from 3km to go due to the treacherous conditions, the Frenchman crossed the line four minutes behind Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) who won the stage and took the yellow jersey." (cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Luke Rowe: Astana made themselves look pretty stupid.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I have to say 'chapeau' to the whole peloton, minus Astana to hit it down one climb, and as a result, their leader was left on his back." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Astana’s López unscathed after crashing during wet Tour de France stage 1.

(velonews.com)overlay"Miguel Ángel López crashed on a wet descent shortly after the peloton called an unofficial truce during stage 1 of the Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Sean Kelly on this year's Tour de France sprinters and the battle for green.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Sagan, Caleb Ewan and Sam Bennett feature among the Irish ex-pro's favorites for this year's bunch sprints." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020





Why is Chris Froome not riding the Tour de France 2020?

(Justinoverlay"A lot has happened in the last two seasons which explains why Froome isn’t lining up in Nice - the first is his career-threatening injury suffered at the Dauphine last June." (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020





2020 Tour de Hongrie Live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"2020 Tour de Hongrie LIVE.

August 29-September 2.

Stage 2 starts at 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)."
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August 29, 2020



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August 28, 2020





Egan Bernal still not fully recovered from his back injury.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"As for my health, I believe I'm much better. I still have a bit of pain in my back, but the truth is it's much better compared to the Dauphiné, so I'm hoping it gets better as the Tour goes on." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 28, 2020





Pressure ramps for sprinters ahead of mountainous Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"Ewan, Bennett brace under expectation to deliver with few sprint opportunities available." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

August 28, 2020





Martínez: Anything is possible in this Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"If there was a downside to winning one of the world’s biggest races, it could be the loss of anonymity, and the pressure that comes with everyone talking about you." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





Stybar out, Cavagna in for Deceuninck Quick Step Tour de France squad.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Unfortunately, Zdenek Stybar has had to withdraw from this year's Tour de France with a knee-tendon injury," the Belgian WorldTour team reported." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





A first look at Scicon's new Aerowing and Aeroshade eyewear.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Scicon, the Italian company best known for its bike travel cases used by the majority of the WorldTour, has been steadily expanding into product categories well beyond luggage." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome

August 28, 2020





The Musette: a Tour de France special.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)

August 28, 2020





The UCI to decide on world championships host by September 1st.

(velonews.com)overlay"While no candidate host cities have yet been announced, the question of Nice, France as a potential venue was asked of the UCI president." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 28, 2020





Best handlebars for gravel riding.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Choosing the best handlebars for gravel riding just got more exciting, with many new models entering the market over the last couple of years. Here's a few of our favorites from modest designs to some really exciting new concepts." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Kevin Fickling

August 28, 2020





Magicshine’s 8,000-lumen Monteer front light, e.thirteen’s Vario dropper and contact points from Ergon.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Despite the likelihood of 2020 going down in history as a total write-off, on so many levels, it feels like there is at least some light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel." (bikeradar.com) Alex Evans

August 28, 2020



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Why Sagan won't win green this year.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Numbers crunched, gut feelings checked and trains analyzed. The verdict is that Peter Sagan will not win his eighth 'maillot vert' at the 2020 edition of the Tour de France." (sbs.com.au) Jamie Finch-Penninger

August 27, 2020





Roglič, Dumoulin ‘just focused on themselves’ ahead of Tour de France battle.

(velonews.com)overlay"Jumbo Visma leaders confident of form after injury scares and ready to 'let the road decide' team leadership." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

August 27, 2020





Tour de France 2020 stage-by-stage preview.

(road.cc)overlay

"Everything you need to know about what could be one of the most unpredictable editions in years."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

August 27, 2020








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“People don’t know the truth”: Suzanne Morphew’s husband breaks silence.

(fox21news.com)overlay"For the first time since May 10, the day Suzanne Morphew seemingly disappeared from her Chaffee County home, her husband, Barry, spoke, over the phone, exclusively to FOX21’s Lauren Scharf." (fox21news.com) (Photo: Inside Edition)

August 22, 2020












August 28, 2020





Deceuninck Quick Step insist object removed from Evenepoel’s pocket was a ‘finish bottle.’

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The directeur sportif said he thought Evenepoel had fallen as no more data was being sent," said Lappartient. "What data are we talking about then? After all, it is forbidden to send certain data." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Lizzie Deignan: I want a women's Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I want to be pushed to my limits and showcase what women's sport is about' says La Course winner." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Kristoff: I know it's only for a day but I'll enjoy the yellow jersey at the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Norwegian sprinter hopes that racing the Tour will set him up perfectly for the Classics." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 29, 2020





New main sponsor and ProTeam status for Contador Foundation team.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kometa Xstra general manager Fran Contador - the elder brother of retired Alberto Contador - thanked the team sponsors for their support and added that he and the team were looking forward to the future at ProTeam level." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 29, 2020





Tour de France Tech 2020: Ineos Grenadiers' Pinarello Dogma F12.

(road.cc)overlay"The Ineos Grenadiers will race this year's Tour de France on the Pinarello Dogma F12 fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components and probably wheels from Lightweight, even though Shimano is the official sponsor." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)

August 29, 2020





Tour de France 2020 stage 1: Finish line quotes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Reactions from Kristoff, Pedersen, Sagan and Van Aert." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 29, 2020





Riders call truce on treacherous descents during rainy Tour de France opener.

(velonews.com)overlay"After scores of riders crashed on rain-soaked roads, the peloton's leaders called a truce on the final descents of Saturday's Tour de France opener." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 29, 2020





Heartbreak for Degenkolb after a crash sees him miss Tour de France time cut.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"He finished just under 18 minutes behind stage winner Alexander Kristoff, and roughly three minutes over the limit." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 29, 2020





Cyclingnews Predicts: Our writers offer their views on this year's Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Roglic the favorite as this website's journalists share their thoughts on the upcoming battle." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 29, 2020





Best lightweight climber’s bikes: a buyer’s guide.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Looking for a lightweight, hill-flattening, mountain-conquering machine? We’ve tested the lightest and fastest climbing bikes on the market." (cyclingweekly.com) Stefan Abram

August 29, 2020



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UCI requests investigation into episode involving Bramati and Evenepoel.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"According to Sporza, the UCI has requested an investigation into an episode in which a Deceuninck Quick Step sports director was seen removing an unknown object from Remco Evenepoel's jersey pocket after the rising star crashed at Il Lombardia." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

August 28, 2020





August 28, 2020





The Tour de France Contenders.

(inrng.com)overlay"The Tour de France starts on Saturday and there’s no obvious favorite. Primož Roglič and Egan Bernal are the two central contenders, each with very strong teams." (inrng.com) (Unipublic)

August 28, 2020





Tour de France Grand Depart under heightened security.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Crowds to be limited on climbs, start and finish during opening weekend." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





Vaughters: Uran is the godfather in our Tour de France team.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The US WorldTour team arrives in Nice with former Tour de France runner-up Rigoberto Urán within their ranks, while the 33-year-old is joined by the exciting prospect Sergio Higuita and Dauphine winner Dani Martínez." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 28, 2020





Tour de France countdown: 1 day to go - Live updates.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"All the latest news in the build-up to the 2020 Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 28, 2020





Mikel Landa: The team is behind me at the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)"overlay"During two-year spells with Astana, Team Sky and then Movistar, Mikel Landa never got the chance to be an outright leader at a Grand Tour, his personal objectives either sidelined for strategic and political reasons or undermined by tactical confusion." (cyclingnews.com)

August 28, 2020





GB cyclist Liz Clarke-Saul passes away from rare bone cancer.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Clarke-Saul joined the Great Britain para-cycling team in summer 2014, having first been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer, called adamantinoma, at the age of 12, having her leg amputated two years later." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)

August 28, 2020





The bikes of the Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay

"A look at the 22 team bikes that are being raced at the 2020 Tour de France."
(velonews.com) Ben Delaney

August 28, 2020





Best cycling apps: Plan routes, stay safe, track your fitness and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"All it takes is the push of a button or a tap on a screen, and you can create a route, track your training, predict the weather, fashion a tourniquet, and connect with millions of other cyclists from around the world." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)

August 28, 2020



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August 27, 2020





Hints of easing of ‘two-strikes’ rule ahead of Tour de France start.

(velonews.com)overlay"Teams urged its case during a videoconference call Tuesday with Tour officials about changing a rule that could see teams ejected from the race if two riders or staffers test positive." (velonews.com) (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

August 27, 2020





Brailsford - Froome relationship reportedly ‘good’ just hours before Tour start.

(velonews.com)overlay"We have a professional relationship and a personal relationship which is absolutely good on both fronts,’ said the Ineos Grenadiers boss." (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

August 27, 2020






(cyclingnews.com)overlay"All the latest news in the build-up to the 2020 Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 27, 2020





Primož Roglič confirms he will start the Tour de France after recovering from crash.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Slovenian champion looked untouchable at the Dauphiné, winning one stage and taking time out of the other favorites whenever he could, as his Jumbo Visma team went head to head with a very strong Team Ineos." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

August 27, 2020






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

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