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In the first week of September, this year’s six-stage Tour of Britain runs from east to west, finishing in Wales

FRED WRIGHT T he stage race for ...

Over his 12 years as a professional rider, Thierry Gouvenou never stood atop the podium. But in his 12 years designing stage routes, the 56-year-old Frenchman has built a reputation as the artist behi

13-year-old takes 100-mile win in Northumberland

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We review the overall favourites and stage win prospects and weigh up their chances of success in Spain