Chris Froome was spat on while climbing La Toussuire the previous day, and again on the Alpe judging by television pictures, but it was one of the Sky team cars that took the brunt of the fans' displeasure.
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Castelli Squall Shell review: no excuses for not carrying a waterproof jacketLightweight, waterproof and with a great fit, there is a lot to like about Castelli's Squall Shell and it is great value too
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2,500 children's bikes recalled due to crank failuresCustomers advised to "immediately" stop using bikes following one report of injury
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'We've had a difficult year, I've had a difficult year' - Tom Pidcock hints at Ineos Grenadiers tensionSpeaking at Rouleur Live, the 25-year-old also revealed that he hasn't enjoyed racing at the last two Tours de France
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Ineos Grenadiers to partner with German development team for 2025Ineos set to partner with German Continental squad Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank as an official development partner
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Where next for Ineos Grenadiers, now Steve Cummings has officially left?After the Director of Racing's exit, the Tom Pidcock saga needs a final resolution before the team can move forward
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Ineos' Director of Racing, Steve Cummings, confirms he is leaving the team after not attending a race since JuneAnnouncement comes after months of uncertainty surrounding Cummings' position
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'I never thought I'd really leave the team': Luke Rowe opens up on his reasons for departing Ineos GrenadiersWelsh road captain is heading to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale to become a sports director
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Ineos Grenadiers announce 'highly motivated, hungry and ambitious' new performance structure for 2025New sports directors, lead performance coach and head of performance support announced, among other changes
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'I can help get the team back to where it was' - 20-year-old Artem Shmidt looks to the future after Ineos Grenadiers' disappointing seasonShmidt hoping to help revitalise team backed by Jim Ratcliffe after season of woes and as star rider Tom Pidcock gets set to move on
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'I don’t think the people around Tom help' - Geraint Thomas on the Tom Pidcock and Ineos Grenadiers situationPidcock was "deselected" from Il Lombardia on Saturday, with the rider taking to Instagram to discuss decision
