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SHIMANO GRX RX815 DI2 2X GROUPSET £1,529.91 | 2.762G

James Stout gets to grips with a Di2-equipped 2x gravel-specific groupset that splits the difference between road and mtb

THE TOUR IN THE TIME OF COVID

Covid-19 has affected the Tour’s reception both on the ground and on the airwaves – Peter Cossins charts how

Tour de France 1934

Frenchman René Vietto pauses for refreshment at the top of the Col du Tourmalet on stage 18 of the 1934 Tour, swamped by fans and an entourage of policemen and race vehicles.

Brailsford: ‘Winning next year's Tour starts now'

Beaten at nearly every turn by rivals Jumbo- Visma, Ineos Grenadiers are adamant they will bounce back at the 2021 Tour, finds Peter Cossins

Bennett ends Sagan's green jersey reign

The first Irishman to take the points accolade since the rule of King Kelly

10 Champ Bigham Eyes Wiggins's Hour Record

Women’s champion focused on defending her 25-mile title, reports Vern Pitt

How To Build The Most Exciting Team In The Tour

Sunweb have been a pleasure to watch. I love it when a team doesn’t have a hot favourite, and they play all their cards in the right moment.

IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN ROG AND POG

You get complacent with how Ineos has performed in the past. I just found it really hard to believe that Egan Bernal would crack. I just thought he’d get better and better as the race went on.

Cycling 18 August 1988

Malcolm Elliott’s time to shine as Peter Keen’s profile grows

Yates and Thomas hone Giro form at Tirreno

GC success at week-long stage race shows Brits set fair for Grand Tour face-off, writes James Shrubsall

Roglič and Pogačar face off for yellow

With Bernal and Quintana out of GC contention, the Slovenian duo are set to go head-to-head for the Tour de France title, writes Peter Cossins

Ineos struggle through worst Tour for a decade

Outgunned Grenadiers leave questions waiting to be asked

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Behind, or indeed in front of, every team leader there’s a rider or staff member who is particularly crucial to their success. Peter Cossins speaks to a quartet of these often unsung heroes who play vital roles in Tour de France success

FAST TRACK TO THE TOP

In terms of emerging talent, this year’s Tour has thrown the spotlight on Marc Hirschi, the former world U23 champ managed by countryman Fabian Cancellara, writes Peter Cossins

Bora keep pressure on green jersey Bennett

GC favourites affected by hard-fought points battle, reports Peter Cossins

Is The Tour De France Sidelining Sprinters?

The Tour’s relentless focus on spectacle has left some fastmen feeling like cycling’s endangered species, finds Peter Cossins

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE LE TOUR?

As the Tour de France lights up our afternoons, Maria David gets a vivid insight into the demands of the race from a team of amateur women who completed the full route one month ahead of the pros

Trek Emonda SL 6 Pro £3,350 | 7.9kg

James Bracey spends some time with Trek’s newly updated and aero-tweaked lightweight GC race bike

Tour de France 1965

Belgian Joseph Planckaert rides through the hills on a stage of the Tour de France in 1965. Sadly, we’re not sure exactly where or when this was taken; the information on the photo is contradictory. It claims to be of his brother Willy Planckaert – but he didn’t ride the Tour in 1965 and never rode for the team that Joseph is in the kit of here.

Scott updates its Foil aero racer

Ranging from £3,599 to £8,099, the new bike is more colourful, comfortable and compact

Pidcock eyes Worlds spot after Baby Giro win

Yorkshireman is first Brit to win major U23 race, reports Vern Pitt

RENAISSANCE IN YELLOW

After struggling at the Tour in recent years Adam Yates took advantage of a twist of fate in the first week to restate his Grand Tour credentials, writes Peter Cossins

EASY DOES IT

The Tour de France peloton took a particularly cautious approach during the opening week. Peter Cossins explains the series of factors that resulted in a few easy days for the riders

Roglic heads three-way battle for yellow

Primoz Roglic has the yellow jersey he’s long targeted, but the Slovene’s young compatriot Tadej Pogačar and defending champion Egan Bernal are both on the rise, writes Peter Cossins

Club run under threat from government

British Cycling and Cycling UK voice concern over government’s proposed changes to law on riding two abreast, reports Vern Pitt

Should your next bike be a gravel bike?

Gravel riding has taken the world by storm over the last few years James Bracey – gets to grips with the new category and what it means for you

THE BIG CW FITNESS PROJECT 2020

With real-life events slowly starting to infiltrate the ‘new normal’, our Fitness Project trio are keen for a slice of the action CALLUM MCQUEEN, 20

Scott Addict Gravel 10 - £5,899 | 7.93kg

CW editor Simon Richardson finds the Scott Addict Gravel gives him a whole new appreciation of his local area

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Israel Start-Up Nation is riding in its first Tour de France, and with Chris Froome joining next year, it hopes to return and win. Vern Pitt finds out what this fledgling squad is all about

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