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As it happened: Race brought back for another bunch sprint despite late flurry of attacks at stage 12 of the Tour de FranceAnother chance for the sprinters to shine, though the final climb, Côte de Montagny-lès-Buxy, will probably tempt a few riders to try a late stage attack, but the sprinters’ team will have 20 kilometres to reel any attackers back in before reaching Chalon-sur-Saône -
Baloise Ladies Tour: Nienke Veenhoven outpowers Charlotte Kool to secure stage 1 sprint victoryZoe Bäckstedt takes third and keeps the overall race lead ahead of stage 2 -
'It's my Achilles heel, some of us just aren't built for it' – Ben Healy's attacking exploits have been stifled at the Tour de France, but he senses the moment to strikeWith several hilly stages in the days to come, Irish breakaway specialist is hoping to replicate his 2025 stage triumph
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Winspace M6 review: An excellent all rounder that easily competes against bigger and more established brandsThe Winspace M6 offers good value for money and a healthy range of customisation options -
Confusion as Mads Pedersen warned but avoids relegation for intermediate sprint deviation in Tour de FranceGreen jersey leader forced Jasper Philipsen towards the barriers and was called to commissaire car but allowed to keep points -
What kind of sprinter are you? Understanding the key strengths of Tour de France fastmen – and how to beat themFrom muscle fibres and aerodynamics to peak power and aerobic capacity, knowing where your sprint strengths lie will help shape the finish in your favour, explains training expert Jim van den Berg
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Wout van Aert ramps up comeback preparation with six-hour Stelvio gravel ride after missing Tour de FranceBelgian training at altitude in Italy ahead of late-season goals at Vuelta a España and Road World Championships -
Mads Pedersen reveals plans to retire after home World Championships'There is no reason to sit around and hide it' Dane reveals, citing a desire to create a family and avoid racing into his late thirties -
'They don't know the difference between a cow and a horse' – Former top sprinter criticises Tour de France jury after Philipsen relegation debacleEddy Planckaert questions commissaires' decision to relegate then reinstate Belgian sprinter after incident on stage 11
