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💛 The first stage of the Tour de France is always a turbulent one, and this one was no exception!
▶️ Between crashes, curbs and sprints, here's a summary of stage 1 #TDF2025! pic.x.com/qhOYRspm2Z
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⚠️ If you come to the Tour, don't forget that it's essential to respect the riders. Don't run alongside them, don't touch them and don't throw anything at them.
Enjoy the show, but in a sober manner. ‼️
#TDF2025 | #RespectTheRiders |
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Tour team boss Vaughters blasts UCI over safety while Copeland counters “Are we looking at making it safer, or just at criticising each other?”
My story 👇👇👇 www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/04/tour-de-france-jonathan-vaughters-blasts-uci-over-rider-safety?CMP=share_btn_url
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This will be the most scrutinised Tour de France in history as cycling gets to grips with VAR.
My story for @guardian_sport
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/04/tour-de-france-version-of-var-get-ready-for-yellow-card-controversy
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