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How does the team time trial at the Tour de France work?
Expect to see lead-out efforts, rather than teams finishing in neat lines
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'My biggest ambition is to become one of the best lead out guys' – Jake Stewart on supporting Biniam Girmay’s Tour de France quest for stages
The NSN Cycling rider talks wanting to perform on "biggest stage"
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Pinarello Q36.5 and Netcompany-Ineos the final teams out: Tour de France 2026 start list
All the riders for the French Grand Tour
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Former Olympian and returning riders earn Life Time Grand Prix Wild Card spotsThe final seven riders of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix have been decided after Sea Otter and a mud-sodden Unbound Gravel
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Rapha Pro Team Cargo Bib Short Review: a comfortable all-day riding bib, but with areas for improvementThe side pockets are spacious and great; however, some rear pockets would have been a very useful addition to bring them in-line with competitors.
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The Pirelli Cinturato SmartEVO GR Gravel H: a racing tyre for hard-packed gravel and dirt that performs on pavement too
A fast-rolling, light gravel tyre that does well on road and off, but is it a Goldilocks option or an unhappy medium?
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Can't wait for the Grand Depart? Scratch the Itch—stream these Tour de France documentaries anywhere with NordVPNDeals Avoid geo-restrictions with a two-year Nord VPN deal with up to 75% off, and enjoy a pre-tour warm-up
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