Bradley Wiggins was crowned Britain's first Tour de France champion on Sunday after safely negotiating the 20th and final stage of the race, won by Sky team-mate Mark Cavendish.

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It has always been a dangerous proposition to send nearly 200 aggressive cyclists hurtling down a road at high speed, their featherweight bicycles inches apart.

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The 99th Tour de France started on Saturday in Liege, Belgium.

The field includes 22 teams and 198 riders, from 31 countries including Argentina, Croatia and Kazakhstan. By the time they reach Paris

An indignant two-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador said on Tuesday he ‘totally disagreed’ with his two-year doping ban but vowed to pursue his career at the highest level.

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Russian cyclist Alexandr Kolobnev became the first rider to be kicked out of the Tour de France on Monday after an A sample from the Katusha rider tested positive for a banned substance.

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Two-time runner-up Cadel Evans of BMC held off a late charge from Alberto Contador to claim a prestigious victory on the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

Norwegian Thor Hushovd, tipped

Bordeaux, France, July 23: Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed his 14th career success on the Tour de France Friday after coasting to victory in a bunch finish to the 18th stage over 198km from Salies-de

July 8: Britain’s Mark Cavendish finally relaunched his stuttering sprint on the Tour de France by powering to victory on the fifth stage on Thursday.

Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara retained the ove