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France's Bardet wins Tour de France opener as Cavendish stuggles

Cycling 206 kilometres from Florence to Rimini for a hot and hilly stage, French climber Romain Bardet crossed the line to claim the first yellow jersey. Britain’s Mark Cavendish struggled, finishing second last over the line.

France 24

Tour de France: Romain Bardet steals the show on stage 1 to claim first maillot jaune

Thrilling first Tour de France stage from Florence to Rimini puts paid to GC hopes of Gaudu, Buitrago

Cycling News

Jan Hirt taken down by spectator's bag, breaks teeth before Tour de France opener in hit to Evenepoel's climbing support

Fans flood team area before start of stage 1 in Florence, key domestique for Evenepoel goes down but starts stage

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As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging peloton in thrilling close finish as DSM-Firmenich PostNL take 1-2 in opener

206km from Florence to Rimini will test the major contenders from the outset

Cycling News

Tour de France 2024 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream today

Florence hosts Saturday’s Grand Depart as Tadej Pogacar looks for historic double

Evening Standard

Tour de France 2024 stage 4 preview: Map and profile of 140km route as GC riders battle on Col du Galibier

The first mountain stage of this year’s Tour takes the peloton into France for the first time and culminates in the long, draining Galibier climb before a fast descent to Valloire

The Independent UK

I have nothing to lose: Mark Cavendish ready for one more shot at TdF history

Cavendish will line up for Saturday’s opening stage in Florence with 34 Tour stage wins to his name, sharing the all-time record with Eddy Merckx.

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A grand departure: Italy gears up to host start of Tour de France for first time

First stage highlights contribution to the sport by legendary Italian cyclists such as Gino Bartali and Marco Pantani

The Guardian - UK

Vingegaard and Pogacar vie for glory at 2024 Tour de France

Star riders Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar will battle for more than just the lustre of the 2024 Tour de France title when they start the race in Florence on Saturday. Both will be competing to become only the ninth man to brandish a third crown in the event's 111-year…

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Tour de France teams presentation in Florence reveals new team kits, national champions - Gallery

Jayco-AlUla, Cofidis and Arkéa-B&B Hotels among fresh looks to race apparel at Italian Grand Depart

Cycling News

Tadej Pogačar tested positive for Covid between Giro finish and Tour de France Grand Depart in Florence

Slovenian says he suffered infection 'about ten days ago' before travelling for the race start in Italy

Cycling Weekly

How to watch stage 20 of the 2024 Tour de France

The Tour de France heads into the end game with a mountain stages and the final time trial

Cycling News

Tour de France 2024 contenders: the Big Favourites form guide

With the start in Florence almost upon us, we assess where the favourites are ahead the year's biggest race

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France 2024 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days

This year’s Tour de France will take the peloton from Florence to a time-trial finish in Nice via some epic climbs in the Pyrenees and the Alps

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Resurgent Pogacar Set For Tour De France Duel With Road-rusty Vingegaard

The Tour de France sets off from the Italian city of Florence on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar well prepped for a battle royale with defending champion Jonas Vingegaard on a route designed to take the world's greatest bike race down to the wire.

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France 2024: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race

A Grand Départ in Florence and a finish in Nice rather than Paris will not please traditionalists, but there is plenty of familiar terrain in between

Cycling Weekly

Americans racing the 2024 Tour de France: riders to watch and our predictions

The 2024 Tour de France gets underway in Florence, Italy, on Saturday, June 29, with a peloton of 176 riders spread across 22 teams. Only four U.S. riders will be among them.

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France 2024 route: Your complete guide

Tour de France 2024 route totals 3,492km of racing with 52,320 metres of overall elevation across 21 stages

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Alberto Bettiol lays down Tour de France marker with solo triumph at Italian Championships

Tuscan the lone EF rider in the field after Andrea Piccolo's dismissal over the weekend

Cycling Weekly

Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert to ride Tour de France for Visma-Lease a Bike

The pair will lineup in Florence next Saturday after recovering from their respective injuries

Cycling Weekly

2024 Tour de France bikes: what are the pros riding?

Twenty-two teams will start this year's Tour de France in Florence. Here are the bikes they'll be riding

Cycling News

Will he or won't he? Doubts over Jonas Vingegaard cloud picture ahead of Tour de France - Preview

Double-chasing Tadej Pogačar sets out as forerunner regardless of whether the defending champion lines up in Florence

Cycling Weekly

Have Visma-Lease a Bike unofficially announced their Tour de France team with Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert?

The reigning two-time champion has been part of team’s final altitude training camp in Tignes before Florence Grand Départ

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Pitti Uomo 106: what we learnt from the Florence menswear fair

While this season’s Pitti Uomo guest designers embraced Florence’s uniquely cinematic setting, at the fair itself, brands presented comprehensive offerings that crossed seasons and celebrated Italian craft

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Paul Smith opens up ‘Bar Paul’ for his return to Pitti Uomo after 31 years

Paul Smith’s S/S 2025 menswear collection, shown yesterday evening as part of Florence menswear fair Pitti Uomo, was inspired by the Italian coffee bars of London’s Soho and their artistic patrons

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