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Chris Froome intent on seeing out contract with Israel-Premier Tech
By Sophie Smith published
news Briton keen for Tour de France return and boost to stage race program

‘It’s where dreams are born’ - Tour stars put on show at Prudential Singapore Criterium
By Sophie Smith published
Feature 'You see all the kids here with stars in their eyes, they are dreaming about it' says Chris Froome

‘This last season gave me a lot of confidence’ - Kuss rules out Grand Tour triple in 2024
By Sophie Smith published
News American pushed beyond physical and mental limits competing in Giro and Tour before winning Vuelta in potentially career-altering campaign

Kaden Groves on precipice of becoming first Australian winner of Vuelta a España green jersey
By Sophie Smith published
'It’s starting to feel real, as long as we can have a really good final week'

How Jonas Vingegaard transformed from 'the little guy' to Jumbo-Visma leader
By Sophie Smith published
Dane preparing for Vuelta a España as his team eyes Grand Tour clean sweep

‘The wink that said let’s go’ - Yates brothers race in sync at Tour de France
By Sophie Smith published
News Adam and Simon Yates finish third and fourth on GC without sibling rivalry

‘I cracked myself’ - Pogacar’s big takeaway from Tour
By Sophie Smith published
News Tadej Pogacar openly suffered in the third week of the Tour de France but rebounded as he always does to win stage 20

Ben O’Connor revels in fast, chaotic Tour de France stage 19 attack
By Sophie Smith published
News Australian enjoys a change of pace and finally performing as he expected
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