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Dylan Groenewegen lays ghosts of 2020 with Tour de France stage win
Dutchman has had to deal with aftermath of crash that left Fabio Jakobsen with life-threatening injuries
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Fabio Jakobsen wins Tour de France stage two as Wout van Aert takes yellow
Two-times defending champion Tadej Pogacar crosses the line three minutes behind after suffering a puncture
Sam Bennett’s coach says team’s general classification ambitions behind Irishman’s Tour absence
Russian rider Aleksandr Vlasov’s strong showing during his first season with Bora-hansgrohe tipped the balance
QuickStep-Alpha Vinyl’s Yves Lampaert wins opening time trial around Copenhagen
Stage of 13.2km won in 15 minutes, 17 seconds; Wout van Aert second; and tour favourite Tadej Pogacar third
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Cycling’s biggest event rolls out on Friday with a clear race favourite but no Irish competitors this time around.
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Ireland likely to be without any riders in this year’s Tour which starts on Friday
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English-born rider with an Irish father in tears after crossing the line in Kanturk
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28-year-old leads home remarkable podium sweep by IBCT team
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