Five talking points from stage 10 of the Tour de France 2020
Egan Bernal: ‘I cut my hair myself, I think I failed’

The Colombian takes rest day boredom to a new level with a case of marginal shaves
Fabric Millibar mini pump
‘You dream of it and you never think it’ll happen’: Sam Bennett left in disbelief as he finally takes Tour de France win

The Irishman was overcome with emotion after pipping Caleb Ewan on the line
One driver convicted of cyclist’s death and another cleared after both claimed they were dazzled by the sun
Sam Bennett takes his stage win and the green jersey on stage 10 of Tour de France 2020

Sam Bennett overcame the pressure to take victory on stage 10 of the Tour de France 2020, and move into the green jersey lead in the process.
Pascal Ackermann takes second win in another tight sprint at Tirreno-Adriatico 2020

The German race leader took a similar line to stage one, winning by half a wheel
Tour de France Stage 10: Sam Bennett takes the sprint, Primoz Roglic retains overall lead
‘I came with the goal of winning the Tour, but that disappeared’ – Tom Dumoulin on sacrificing his chances for the team

Tom Dumoulin says he went into the Tour de France 2020 with the goal of winning the yellow jersey, but that dream disappeared in the Pyrenees.
Near Miss of the Day 466: Pointless ‘victimless’ punishment pass
Adam Yates ‘had some kind of parasite’ just before the Tour de France 2020

The British rider’s first race since lockdown was the Critérium du Dauphiné, just a couple of weeks before the Tour de France
Transport Secretary tells councils to stop “abusing” emergency active travel funding
Israel Start-Up Nation rider handed doping ban for using wrong asthma spray

(Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Israel Start-Up Nation has been handed its first doping ban since becoming a WorldTour outfit.
Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has tested positive for coronavirus

Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has had to leave the event after testing positive for coronavirus.
Tour de France 2020: No riders test positive for coronavirus, but four staff members have

No riders have tested positive for coronavirus at the Tour de France after all 650 racers and staff on the race were tested during the rest day.
Hull City Council painted parking bays in new cycle lane
Best waterproof treatments for your cycling jacket

Here’s our pick of washing and re-waterproofing products for cycling jackets and other technical outer layers
Deceuninck – Quick-Step staff member needed second coronavirus test after ‘laboratory error’

A Deceuninck – Quick-Step staff member had to undergo a second coronavirus test due to a “laboratory error,” but has since tested negative.
Tour de France 2020 tech round-up | Aero everything, clinchers, unreleased bikes and new wheels
All of the interesting (and silly) things we spotted during the first week of cycling’s biggest race
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“Wholly and morally wrong”: wife of cyclist killed by speeding driver says family is “traumatised” by lenient suspended sentence
“Wholly and morally wrong”: wife of cyclist killed by speeding driver says family is “traumatised” by lenient sentence
Winter cycling sunglasses: why do cyclists wear sunglasses in winter?

A pair of sunglasses will protect your eyes from UV and debris all year round; we take a look at why winter cycling sunglasses should be an essential part of your kit
Dave Brailsford expects cases after rest day coronavirus tests, but confident Ineos will be all clear

Sir Dave Brailsford says he expects some coronavirus cases after the Tour de France rest day tests, but is confident they won’t be inside his team.
Explained: how to choose the right size bike for your child

Choosing your child the right size bike is the critical first step in getting them riding confidently. We tell you how