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Boonen turns back on TDF

2013-05-22 13:40

Belgian champion Tom Boonen hinted on Tuesday that his days of competing on the Tour de France were behind him.

Wiggins: Sky to wait on leader

2013-04-29 17:43

Bradley Wiggins says Team Sky could wait until the Tour de France is underway before deciding their team leader for the race.

TDF ready for dope testing

2013-02-28 17:56

The French Anti-Doping Agency has agreed to carry out dope testing at this year's Tour de France cycling event.

Contador: Bleak day for cycling

2013-01-21 09:02

Two-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador described Lance Armstrong's doping confessions as a bleak day for cycling.

Franck Schleck to learn fate

2012-12-20 14:01

Franck Schleck, who tested positive for a diuretic during this year's TDF, will find out what sanction will be imposed next month.

Wiggins gets 2009 TDF bronze

2012-10-29 21:52

Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has been awarded third place in the 2009 race after the Lance Armstrong doping debacle.

TDF to vacate Lance titles

2012-10-12 16:36

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has said he is against re-attributing disgraced rider Lance Armstrong's seven titles.

Wiggins keeps low profile

2012-07-23 19:39

Bradley Wiggins has made a low-key return home to Britain after his historic Tour de France win over the weekend.

Wiggins wins Tour de France

2012-07-22 17:33

Bradley Wiggins has become the first Brit to win the Tour de France after he safely negotiated the 20th and final stage.

Wiggins closes in on TDF glory

2012-07-21 17:49

Bradley Wiggins has stormed to victory in the time-trial on the 19th stage of the Tour de France to all but secure the title.

Cavendish slams d**khead fan

2012-07-19 22:16

World champion Mark Cavendish has hit out at a TDF fan after he crashed when the fan's flag got wrapped around his handlebars.

Valverde climbs to stage win

2012-07-19 17:38

Spain's Alejandro Valverde has claimed a stylish solo victory in the 17th stage of the Tour de France after 143.5km of racing.

Voeckler wins 16th TDF stage

2012-07-18 17:20

France's Thomas Voeckler has won the 16th stage of the Tour de France, while Britain's Bradley Wiggins retained his overall lead.

Schleck denies wrongdoing

2012-07-18 10:18

Luxembourg rider Frank Schleck has denied any wrongdoing after he was withdrawn from the TDF after he returned a positive test.

Frank Schleck fails doping test

2012-07-17 20:50

Luxembourg's Frank Schleck, a former podium finisher at the Tour de France, has tested positive for a banned diuretic.

TDF to honour Mandela

2012-07-17 15:23

Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday will be acknowledged when the 16th stage of the Tour de France starts.

Fedrigo wins 15th TDF stage

2012-07-16 17:44

French rider Pierrick Fedrigo has given the hosts their fourth win of this year's Tour de France when he won the 158.5km 15th stage.

Chavanel quits Tour de France

2012-07-16 15:49

French time trial champion Sylvain Chavanel has abandoned the Tour de France early on the 15th stage from Samatan to Pau.

Sanchez wins 14th TDF stage

2012-07-15 17:35

Luis Leon Sanchez of Spain has won the 14th stage of the Tour de France as the three-week race entered the Pyrenees.

Wiggins is Team Sky's man

2012-07-13 18:49

Team Sky director Sean Yates confirmed Bradley Wiggins as team leader at the Tour despite a challenge from Christopher Froome.

Rolland wins epic TDF stage

2012-07-12 18:20

Frenchman Pierre Rolland won an epic 11th stage in the Tour de France while Britain's Bradley Wiggins retained the overall lead.

Baby ends Cancellara's TDF

2012-07-12 12:27

Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara has pulled out of the Tour de France to be with his expectant wife.

Voeckler wins 10th TDF stage

2012-07-11 17:37

France's Thomas Voeckler has won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, while Britain's Bradley Wiggins retained the overall lead.

TDF rider arrested for doping

2012-07-10 15:19

Tour de France team Cofidis has suspended Frenchman Remy Di Gregorio over doping allegations.

Wiggins extends his TDF lead

2012-07-09 17:43

Bradley Wiggins of Britain has won the first big time trial of the Tour de France and extended his overall lead.

 

Sky pick Froome over Wiggins

2013-05-06 14:32

Chris Froome, and not last year's winner Bradley Wiggins, will be Team Sky's leader at this year's Tour de France.

TDF creates Japanese race

2013-03-25 21:59

The organisers of the Tour de France have announced the creation of a race in Japan called "Saitama Criterium by Le Tour de France".

TDF plans fun-filled 100th race

2013-02-19 18:42

Organisers of the Tour de France unveiled plans of a series of celebrations to mark the 100th edition of the race.

2014 TDF to start in Leeds

2013-01-17 15:13

Tour de France organisers have confirmed that the 2014 edition of the race will start in Leeds in the United Kingdom.

TDF 2014 to start in Yorkshire

2012-12-14 14:05

The start of the 2014 Tour de France will begin in the northern English county of Yorkshire, organisers have announced.

Alpe d'Huez awaits TDF riders

2012-10-24 11:56

Riders in the 100th edition of the Tour de France will face an unprecedented double ascent of the iconic Alpe d'Huez.

Cancellara mulls team exit

2012-10-12 15:48

Fabian Cancellara is considering leaving the RadioShack team after discovering team manager Johan Bruyneel's involvement in doping.

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TDF WAG war on Twitter

2012-07-21 21:17

The better halves of the top two Tour de France riders have been embroiled in a war-of-words on Twitter.

Cavendish wins 18th stage

2012-07-20 16:46

Mark Cavendish claimed victory on the 18th stage of the Tour de France, whilst Bradley Wiggins retained the yellow jersey.

BMC rider run over by car

2012-07-19 20:49

Swiss BMC rider Michael Schar was run over by the doctor's car and sustained cuts and bruises during the 17th stage of the TDF.

My Tour is over, says Evans

2012-07-18 19:22

Australian Cadel Evans has admitted his hopes of defending his 2011 Tour de France crown are now over.

Schleck evokes poisoning

2012-07-18 14:28

Frank Schleck says he will lodge a formal complaint for poisoning if analysis of his 'B' sample confirms a first positive test.

Frank Schleck quits TDF

2012-07-17 22:02

Luxembourg's Frank Schleck, a former podium finisher, has quit the Tour de France after testing positive for a banned diuretic.

Wiggins: I don't fear anything

2012-07-17 18:54

Race leader Bradley Wiggins says he has nothing to fear as he aims for an historic Tour de France victory.

Sky defend their TDF tactics

2012-07-16 21:07

Team Sky defended their TDF tactics as Mark Cavendish was left with only the final stage to the Champs Elysees to try and win.

Aussie Lancaster quits TDF

2012-07-16 16:46

Orica-GreenEdge rider Brett Lancaster quit the Tour de France near the halfway stage of the 158.5km 15th stage from Samatan to Pau.

Silly TDF fans cause punctures

2012-07-15 18:50

"One or two" nail-throwing spectators have disrupted the Tour de France peloton during the mountainous 14th stage.

Greipel wins TDF 13th stage

2012-07-14 17:12

Germany's Andre Greipel has claimed his third victory of this year's TDF as Bradley Wiggins of Britain held on to the race lead.

Millar wins TDF 12th stage

2012-07-13 17:34

Britain's David Millar won the longest stage of the Tour de France after dominating a two-up sprint with Jean-Christophe Peraud.

More riders quit Tour de France

2012-07-12 15:25

Dutch team Vacansoeil suffered Tour de France woes after two of their riders, Liuwe Westra and Rob Ruijgh, pulled out of the race.

Wiggins lacks respect - Nibali

2012-07-11 22:32

Former Giro d'Italia winner Vincenzo Nibali says Bradley Wiggins should show more respect for cycling's traditions - and him.

Aussie Lloyd out of TDF

2012-07-10 21:03

Australian Matthew Lloyd, riding for the Lampre team, has pulled out of the Tour de France after breaking his elbow.

Martin pulls out of TDF

2012-07-10 11:35

World time trial champion Tony Martin has quit the TDF in order to let a broken bone in his wrist heal in time for the Olympics.

Yorkshire bids for TDF stage

2012-07-09 15:52

The English county of Yorkshire is aiming to host the opening stages or 'Grand Depart' of the 2016 Tour de France.

 
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