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Day: 31 August 2020

Posted on 31/08/202001/09/2020

Tory MP seeks to highlight plight of bike theft victims after his own was stolen … but gets ridiculed on social media

Twitter users point out it was Gloucester MP Richard Graham’s own party that has cut police funding

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‘I always want more’: Julian Alaphilippe coy on defence of yellow jersey

<div>'I always want more': Julian Alaphilippe coy on defence of yellow jersey</div>
Julian Alaphilippe on stage three of the 2020 Tour de France (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images)

After last year, the Frenchman will not be allowed, by rivals or the media, to surreptitiously wander into yellow jersey contention

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Five talking points from stage three of the Tour de France 2020

There was still plenty to talk about on a quieter day at the 2020 Tour

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Sam Bennett says it was ‘just a matter of luck’ as he’s foiled again at the Tour de France

<div>Sam Bennett says it was 'just a matter of luck' as he's foiled again at the Tour de France</div>
Sam Bennett finishes second on stage three of the 2020 Tour de France (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

The Irishman says he gave his rivals another lead out as he was pipped on the line by Caleb Ewan

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‘None of us sprinters want to put anyone in harm’s way’: Caleb Ewan takes risky route to Tour de France stage win

<div>'None of us sprinters want to put anyone in harm's way': Caleb Ewan takes risky route to Tour de France stage win</div>
Caleb Ewan wins stage three of the Tour de France 2020 (Stuart Franklin/AFP via Getty Images)

The Australian said he took risks as he pulled off an impressive sprint to take his fourth Tour stage victory

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Annemiek van Vleuten signs for Movistar 

Annemiek van Vleuten signs for Movistar 
Annemiek van Vleuten wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Annemiek van Vleuten will be leaving Mitchelton-Scott for Movistar.

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Caleb Ewan fires from behind to take headwind sprint on stage three of Tour de France 2020

Caleb Ewan fires from behind to take headwind sprint on stage three of Tour de France 2020
Caleb Ewan wins stage three of the Tour de France 2020 (Photo by Benoit Tessier – Pool/Getty Images)

Caleb Ewan fired from a long way back and weaved his way to a headwind sprint victory on stage three of the Tour de France 2020.

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Shimano boosts ebike power with brand-new DU-EP800 motor

More power, lower weights and less friction with app integration and improved software
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Tour de France Stage 3: Caleb Ewan pips Sam Bennett in the sprint

Fourth career stage win at the French Grand Tour for Lotto-Soudal’s Australian sprinter

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Tour de France diary: After the storm comes the calm, and a pair of yellow shorts

Tour de France diary: After the storm comes the calm, and a pair of yellow shorts
Julian Alaphilippe on stage one of the 2020 Tour de France (Yuzuru Sunada/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images)

The 2019 Tour was breathtaking, maybe all we should wish for this year is quiet

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Parcours Strade wheelset

Impressively fast, cutting-edge carbon wheels at a very impressive price point 9/10

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Who’s out of the Tour de France 2020 after stage two?

<div>Who's out of the Tour de France 2020 after stage two?</div>
Philippe Gilbert on stage one of the 2020 Tour de France (Sunada)

Keep up to date with who has withdrawn from this year’s Tour de France

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Video: Brighton driver deliberately clatters wands on emergency bike lane

“There you go, mate, they get a proper little bashing for you … Ooh, I’ve knocked me wing mirror off”

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UCI will announce new venue for World Championships this week

UCI will announce new venue for World Championships this week
Greg Van Avermaet at the 2019 Road World Championships (Sunada)

The UCI is scheduled to announce the new venue for the 2020 World Championships this week.

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Michael Matthews pulls out of Sunweb contract early to re-join Mitchelton-Scott 

Michael Matthews pulls out of Sunweb contract early to re-join Mitchelton-Scott 
Michael Matthews wins stage two of the Volta a Catalunya 2019 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Michael Matthews is leaving Sunweb before the end of his contract to re-join his old Mitchelton-Scott squad.

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Sam Bennett ‘still has pressure on himself’ before second chance at Tour de France victory

<div>Sam Bennett 'still has pressure on himself' before second chance at Tour de France victory</div>
Sam Bennett on stage two of the Tour de France 2020 (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

The Irishman failed to take his opportunity on the opening but will try again on stage three

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The Tour de France questions you wondered about but were too afraid to ask! What happens when you puncture?

A 15-second wheel change isn’t the full story of what happens to rider and equipment when you puncture in race like the Tour de France

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Win up to £870 worth of Carbon or Alloy wheels from Scribe Cycling

Scribe Cycling are giving you the chance to win 1 set any of their wheels on their site, from the Carbon 50+ Disc or 50 Rim to Alloy Race or Gravel wheels worth upto £870

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