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# Yellow Jersey

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Bennett finishes second as Van Aert clinches back-to-back Dauphine stage victories
The Team Bora–Hansgrohe rider finished just behind the Belgian, while Britain’s Adam Yates remains in the leader’s yellow jersey.
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Jun 13th 2019, 5:27 PM
Wales celebrates as Geraint Thomas secures Tour de France victory on penultimate stage
Tom Dumoulin won today’s time trial stage in the Basque country, but Thomas claimed third and Le Tour victory.
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Jul 28th 2018, 5:06 PM
Froome tightens grip on yellow jersey in uphill time trial as Martin drops to 10th
It was a massive win for the Briton with just three more stages to go.
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Jul 21st 2016, 7:01 PM
'My first time and maybe my last': Van Avermaet thrilled to pull on yellow jersey
The Belgian now has more than a five-minute lead in the overall standings.
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Jul 6th 2016, 6:03 PM
Cavendish crashes out as Kittel wins first stage, takes yellow
The 29-year-old Briton came down hard on his shoulder.
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Jul 5th 2014, 9:02 PM
Irish challenge wilts in Kerry mountains as Bevin blitzes An Post Rás
The New Zealander won a sprint finish to strengthen his place atop the General Classification.
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May 21st 2014, 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Lance Armstrong shows you how to fix a bike tyre
Well, he doesn’t have anywhere else to be.
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Apr 19th 2014, 10:30 PM
Froome: Peloton will not harbour drug cheats anymore
The Kenyan-born Briton cut an emotional figure after riding to victory yesterday.
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Jul 22nd 2013, 7:55 AM
Sprint Finish: Kittel ends Grand Tour with a bang
Chris Froome got home safely to seal his first Tour de France win, but all eyes were on the final dash for the line.
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Jul 21st 2013, 9:10 PM
Sprint Finish: Froome sweeps to stunning stage victory to stretch lead
The Team Sky rider was supreme on the steepling mountain finish at Mount Ventoux.
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Jul 14th 2013, 4:27 PM
In pictures: Lance Armstrong's life in the saddle
The day of reckoning has arrived at last for the former peloton leader.
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Oct 10th 2012, 6:35 PM
Preview: Wiggins' confidence 'sky high' ahead of bid for seventh medal
A podium finish in today’s time-trial would make the Tour de France winner Britain’s greatest Olympian.
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Aug 1st 2012, 7:45 AM
'Maybe I've won the Tour today', says Wiggins
The Englishman struggled to contain his excitement after another impressive performance today.
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Jul 19th 2012, 6:29 PM
Sprint Finish: Valverde wins Stage 17 as Froome slows for yellow jersey Wiggins
The 32-year-old from Spain stayed ahead of the chasing pack to capture a coveted stage victory.
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Jul 19th 2012, 4:47 PM
The right decision: Tour chief praises RadioShack for Schleck withdrawal
The rulebook would have allowed the Luxembourg rider race, even after failing a drugs test on Saturday.
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Jul 18th 2012, 9:52 AM
Sprint finish: Sanchez races clear to avoid drawing pin drama and puncture mayhem
French television has reported that pins were scattered across the final descent, leading to major disruptions.
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Jul 15th 2012, 5:05 PM
Sprint finish: Millar captures Stage 12 but Team Sky ensure Wiggins stays top
The British cyclist found energy reserves to win a sprint finish after a stunning breakaway from a five-man pack
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Jul 13th 2012, 4:34 PM
Sprint finish: Voeckler takes 10th stage
The Frenchman gains the polka dot jersey while Britain’s Bradley Wiggins holds onto yellow after today’s race into the Alps.
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Jul 11th 2012, 5:43 PM
Sprint finish: Wiggins crushes nearest rivals to extend overall lead
The 32-year-old Team Sky rider was over a minute and 40 seconds faster than defending champion Cadel Evans.
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Jul 9th 2012, 7:15 PM
Wiggins retains yellow jersey as Olympic road race champion crashes out of Tour de France
The Team Sky cyclist finished in the main pack to keep his lead intact while Thibaut Pinot won the eighth stage.
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Jul 8th 2012, 4:43 PM
Testing times: Schlecks and Evans ready for one final push
This afternoon’s individual time trial will decide the destination of the 2011 Yellow Jersey.
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Jul 23rd 2011, 12:51 PM