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Tour de France stage 12 LIVE: Fierce battle to get into the breakaway at start of what might be last sprinter stage of the raceAnother 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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
How to watch Tour de France Stage 12: All the broadcasters and live streams for another sprint dayFind out how you can watch stage 12 of the Tour de France
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What is Urolithin A? New recovery-boosting supplement spotted at the Tour de FranceAre pomegranates the latest superfood of the peloton? -
How to watch Tour de France 2026 – Live streams, TV information, official broadcastersAll the ways you can watch or stream the 2026 Tour de France, on TV, on your devices and more from wherever you are in the world, including free options -
As heat takes a toll in France, another weather extreme brings a freeze to the action at the Tour of Magnificent QinghaiAround 30 riders out of race in tough conditions on Tibetan Plateau on Wednesday's stage 5 while Thursday's stage 6 cancelled after 40km
