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Bartali's Double Tour Triumphs: Distractions and Acts of Heroism
Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist, won the Tour de France twice, in 1938 at Mussolini's request to distract from racial laws and in 1948 at De Gasperi's urging to quell civil unrest after an assassination attempt; he also secretly saved hundreds of Jews during WWII.
Bartali's Double Tour Triumphs: Distractions and Acts of Heroism
Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist, won the Tour de France twice, in 1938 at Mussolini's request to distract from racial laws and in 1948 at De Gasperi's urging to quell civil unrest after an assassination attempt; he also secretly saved hundreds of Jews during WWII.
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48% Bias Score
100 Days to 2024 Tour de France: Lille Grand Départ Countdown Begins
The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Tour de France, starting in Lille, France on July 5th, was launched Wednesday, marking a return to a French city after three years of international Grand Départs. Local officials expressed excitement and anticipation for the event's economic and tourism benefits.
100 Days to 2024 Tour de France: Lille Grand Départ Countdown Begins
The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Tour de France, starting in Lille, France on July 5th, was launched Wednesday, marking a return to a French city after three years of international Grand Départs. Local officials expressed excitement and anticipation for the event's economic and tourism benefits.
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12% Bias Score
2027 Tour de France to Start in Great Britain
The 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ will be held in Great Britain, starting in Edinburgh and spanning Scotland, England, and Wales from June 29th to July 1st, 2027, driven by the success of previous British Grand Départs and a new UCI regulation.
2027 Tour de France to Start in Great Britain
The 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ will be held in Great Britain, starting in Edinburgh and spanning Scotland, England, and Wales from June 29th to July 1st, 2027, driven by the success of previous British Grand Départs and a new UCI regulation.
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12% Bias Score
Pogacar and Vingegaard Win Respective Tours, Setting Stage for Tour de France Showdown
Tadej Pogacar won the UAE Tour on March 5th, 2024, securing his third consecutive victory, while Jonas Vingegaard won the Volta ao Algarve on the same day, winning the final time trial. Both victories highlight their strong early-season form.
Pogacar and Vingegaard Win Respective Tours, Setting Stage for Tour de France Showdown
Tadej Pogacar won the UAE Tour on March 5th, 2024, securing his third consecutive victory, while Jonas Vingegaard won the Volta ao Algarve on the same day, winning the final time trial. Both victories highlight their strong early-season form.
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40% Bias Score
2025 Cycling Season: Key Transfers, Rule Changes, and Challenging World Championships
The 2025 cycling season begins with major transfers, rule changes, and the World Championships in Rwanda featuring a challenging course, impacting race outcomes and team strategies.
2025 Cycling Season: Key Transfers, Rule Changes, and Challenging World Championships
The 2025 cycling season begins with major transfers, rule changes, and the World Championships in Rwanda featuring a challenging course, impacting race outcomes and team strategies.
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44% Bias Score
Jumbo-Visma's Tour Team: No Dutch Riders
Jumbo-Visma's 2024 Tour de France team lacks any Dutch riders for the first time, sparking controversy as the team prioritizes performance over nationality in supporting leader Jonas Vingegaard; notably, this decision is despite the team's investment in Dutch youth development programs.
Jumbo-Visma's Tour Team: No Dutch Riders
Jumbo-Visma's 2024 Tour de France team lacks any Dutch riders for the first time, sparking controversy as the team prioritizes performance over nationality in supporting leader Jonas Vingegaard; notably, this decision is despite the team's investment in Dutch youth development programs.
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48% Bias Score
Q36.5 Excluded from 2025 Tour de France
The Tour de France excluded Q36.5 from its 2025 edition, leaving Thomas Pidcock out of the race; Q36.5 aims to secure an invitation for 2026 by strengthening its team and focusing on one-day races.
Q36.5 Excluded from 2025 Tour de France
The Tour de France excluded Q36.5 from its 2025 edition, leaving Thomas Pidcock out of the race; Q36.5 aims to secure an invitation for 2026 by strengthening its team and focusing on one-day races.
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36% Bias Score
Pogacar to Race Paris-Roubaix
Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar will participate in the 2024 Paris-Roubaix cycling race, despite the risk of injury that could jeopardize his Tour de France title defense; his decision is praised by cycling figures as a bold move that elevates the prestige of the event.
Pogacar to Race Paris-Roubaix
Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar will participate in the 2024 Paris-Roubaix cycling race, despite the risk of injury that could jeopardize his Tour de France title defense; his decision is praised by cycling figures as a bold move that elevates the prestige of the event.
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40% Bias Score
Lipowitz secures second place in Paris-Nice, raising German cycling hopes
German cyclist Florian Lipowitz finished second overall in the Paris-Nice cycle race, securing the best young rider jersey, marking Germany's best result since Maximilian Schachmann's wins in 2020 and 2021.
Lipowitz secures second place in Paris-Nice, raising German cycling hopes
German cyclist Florian Lipowitz finished second overall in the Paris-Nice cycle race, securing the best young rider jersey, marking Germany's best result since Maximilian Schachmann's wins in 2020 and 2021.
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48% Bias Score
Chris Froome Contemplates Retirement After Declining Performance
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, nearing 40, is considering retirement within a year, citing a changing sport and his focus shifting from competition to the lifestyle aspect of cycling, despite enjoying the sport and aiming to reach age 40 as a cyclist.
Chris Froome Contemplates Retirement After Declining Performance
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, nearing 40, is considering retirement within a year, citing a changing sport and his focus shifting from competition to the lifestyle aspect of cycling, despite enjoying the sport and aiming to reach age 40 as a cyclist.
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36% Bias Score
Jumbo-Visma's Tour Team: A Shift Away from Dutch Riders
Team Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France roster for 2024 includes no Dutch riders, a significant change from previous years, prioritizing race performance over nationality according to team director Richard Plugge. The decision has sparked debate among former riders and analysts.
Jumbo-Visma's Tour Team: A Shift Away from Dutch Riders
Team Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France roster for 2024 includes no Dutch riders, a significant change from previous years, prioritizing race performance over nationality according to team director Richard Plugge. The decision has sparked debate among former riders and analysts.
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48% Bias Score
"Pogacar Prioritizes Tour de France, World Championships in 2025 Season"
"Tadej Pogacar, the 26-year-old cyclist who won 25 races in 2024, will start his 2025 season at the UAE Tour (February 17th) and prioritize the Tour de France and World Championships, while his participation in the Giro and Vuelta remains undecided."
"Pogacar Prioritizes Tour de France, World Championships in 2025 Season"
"Tadej Pogacar, the 26-year-old cyclist who won 25 races in 2024, will start his 2025 season at the UAE Tour (February 17th) and prioritize the Tour de France and World Championships, while his participation in the Giro and Vuelta remains undecided."
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4% Bias Score
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