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The 2017 Tour de France has enough plot lines to fill a novel. Here are five big stories we’ll be watching this month.

Trek-Segafredo's André Cardoso fails an out-of-competition doping control. He was expected to start the Tour de France.

We analyze the Tour de France route, argue about the teams, and predict the podium. Plus, an interview with USPro champ Larry Warbasse.

The leader of the Tour de France often rides a commemorative yellow bike. Simple, right? Not exactly.

The Belgian squad will launch a multi-pronged attack starting with Saturday's opening stage in Germany.

Here's a look at the 2017 Tour de France's eight key stages and their climbs. The race will be decided in the Pyrénées and the Alps.

A Belgian newspaper reports that the squad has long-term commitments from three major sponsors, along with the team's owner.

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Amber Neben attacks with over two laps to race and holds off a hard-chasing peloton to win the Stars and Stripes.

As teams ramp up for the Tour de France, a few prominent riders, like Simon Gerrans and Bryan Coquard, will be left home in July.

Cannondale-Drapac's team features GC dark horse Andrew Talansky as well as Taylor Phinney making his Tour de France debut.

National champions were crowned in road races throughout Europe and beyond. Here's the list of winners.

Larry Warbasse claims his first pro national championship title in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dimension Data includes the British sprinter on its Tour de France lineup, which will focus on stage wins.

The Movistar rider has not raced since his runner-up performance in the Giro d'Italia, but his coach said his power numbers are solid.

Düsseldorf hosts Germany’s fourth Tour de France Grand Départ, 30 years after its last in West Berlin. It will be a welcome return.

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Casey Saunders, 30, died after crashing in the Tour of KC Criterium in Kansas City, Missouri Sunday.

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American Larry Warbasse claims national road race championship just days after picking up first pro career win at Tour de Suisse.

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Arnaud Démare outsprints rival Nacer Bouhanni to claim the French national road race championship in Saint-Omer on Sunday.

Recently crowned time trial champion Amber Neben wins second 'Stars and Stripes' jersey at USPRO Nationals with road race victory on Sunday.

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Both new and familiar faces shined at the 2017 USPRO time trial nationals in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday.

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Joey Rosskopf beat BMC Racing teammate Brent Bookwalter to win the USA Cycling men's individual time trial championship on Saturday.

Amber Neben took home the US national champions jersey after taking the women's individual time trial title in Tennessee on Saturday.

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Alberto Contador captains an international Trek-Segafredo team for the Tour de France. He's joined by classics star John Degenkolb.

The Tour hesitated for 34 years before allowing the use of derailleurs. Since their introduction, everything has continued to evolve.

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The Movistar rider is among the favorites to win the yellow jersey in France, but his ride to the podium won't be easy.

The three-time Tour de France champion continues to face questions about allegations that Sky abused TUEs.

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The 2017 round of national road championships are underway throughout Europe and beyond. Here are the new champions.

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Peter Sagan announces he'll be a father soon. What does this mean for the world champion's career as a pro cyclist? It could get even better.

A number of top contenders for the Stars and Stripes jersey head to Knoxville without much team support. Here's a full USPro preview.

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The UCI says it will cut team sizes at the Tour de France and other grand tours in 2018. It says one fewer rider per team will improve safety.

Mavic's Tour de France neutral support bikes will have dropper seatposts so riders can get their fit correct.

American team BMC Racing will focus its Tour de France team on GC favorite Richie Porte. The Australian will be a top favorite in July.

France’s Thomas Voeckler turns the pedals for the last time at the 2017 Tour. He intends to savor his final moments on the bike.

The British team unveiled its list of nine riders who will tackle the Tour de France, which it calls "strong and experienced."

A new HBO movie lampoons the Tour de France. Is "Tour de Pharmacy" bad for cycling or just a silly spoof movie like "Talladega Nights?"

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Australian Richie Porte is rider #2 in our Tour de France power rankings. Will he be able to win the yellow jersey for his BMC Racing team?

Should we be mad about the HBO movie that spoofs pro cycling? Plus: Key takeaways from Tour de Suisse and new TDF bikes and gear.

World champion and five-time green jersey winner Peter Sagan leads an ambitious Bora-Hansgrohe team at the Tour de France.

Reporting from the Tour de France can be many things, most of which take journalists to places unknown.

Things appear to be strained between the Norwegian sprinter and his Swiss-registered squad.

Esteban Chaves will race at the Tour de France for the first time in his career next month.

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These Tour de France contenders look to dethrone defending champ Chris Froome. What are their odds of winning yellow?

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Larry Warbasse wins big at Tour de Suisse, Sagan dances around, and Fred finally goes on a bike vacation.

Lance Armstrong's legal team asks Federal judge to exclude testimony from Andreu and LeMond in upcoming fraud trial.

Lennard Zinn talks about his experiences with silk tires and explains why they're often smother than cotton ones.

The Sidi Shot is a supremely comfortable shoe without any hot spots or pinching. It's a bit expensive and complicated, however.

After 71 national titles, Coryn Rivera brings the U.S. its first Flanders victory. It's just the beginning for the 24-year-old Californian.

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Who are the top riders to watch in this Tour de France? We're counting down 10 GC favorites. Here are numbers 7-10.

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Peter Sagan looks to be the top sprinter heading into the Tour de France. The world champion may earn his 100th victory in July.