Tour De France
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Biniam Girmay’s amazing race
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
Cycling spirit and heroes’ glory in the Tissot T-Race Cycling series
It is only through precision and passion that great champions and unique watches can be forged
The most bizarre cheats in sporting history
Doping bridge players? Cyclist gangs? Some competitors will go to any lengths to win
Billionaire buys Team Sky
The head of a multinational chemicals group has ridden to the rescue of the cycling group
Where the bad men go: Disgraced Armstrong finds his niche
Lance Armstrong is building a new life after the last one ended in ignominy
Froome rides under a cloud
The four-time Tour de France winner was given a warm welcome in Spain despite doping claims
Air knocked out of cyclist
The high levels of an asthma drug found in Chris Froome’s urine could get him banned
Wiggins fumes over ‘living hell’
The Tour de France winner is livid that the UK’s anti-doping agency hasn’t completely cleared him
African cyclists dream of Tour win
Seven Tour de France stage wins in three years bodes well for a future victor from the continent
Uneasy Froome keen to extend Tour lead before TT
The stage 20 race against the clock will be the last opportunity for any overall contender to make a bid for the yellow jersey.
Cavendish not fully up to speed
Still recovering from glandular fever, the sprinter may not reach 35 stage wins this year but will give it a shot
From team to tactics: It takes more than pedal power to win the Tour
With the 113th edition of the Tour de France beginning on Saturday, here are five crucial elements needed to win the coveted yellow jersey.
Tour de France: Froome hits back at doping allegations
After a stunning victory on the latest mountain stage of the Tour, cyclist Chris Froome again faces doping claims in the French press.
Six key stages call for a tour de force
The 102nd Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3?360km. The most likely challenges for the yellow jersey.
Africa sends first team to Tour de France
The MTN-Qhubeka team, made up mostly of South Africans and Eritreans, will compete in the most gruelling race in cycling this year.