Tour de France

2024 - 6 - 29

Tour de France Drama Unfolds: Cavendish's Pursuit of Victory and Unexpected Setbacks

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Mark Cavendish faces stomach issues, crashes, and intense competition in the opening stages of the Tour de France. Can he overcome these challenges and claim his record-breaking 35th stage win? Read on for all the thrilling updates!

The 2024 Tour de France kicks off with Stage 1's 206km journey from Florence to Rimini, promising an intense battle for the coveted yellow jersey. Cycling fans are on the edge of their seats as major contenders test their skills in this grueling race. The spotlight shines on Mark Cavendish, aiming for a historic 35th stage victory, setting the stage for an exhilarating competition.

However, Cavendish's ambitions face early hurdles as he battles stomach and heat issues, jeopardizing his record-breaking pursuit. The Manx Missile's determination is put to the test as unexpected setbacks, including crashes and health challenges, threaten to derail his Tour de France swansong.

As the drama unfolds, moments of chaos and triumph captivate viewers worldwide. From Adam Yates's guiding role for Tadej Pogacar to Jan Hirt's unfortunate teeth-smashing incident, every twist and turn adds to the adrenaline-pumping narrative of this prestigious cycling event.

Amidst the fierce competition and unpredictable turns, one question lingers: Will Mark Cavendish overcome the odds and clinch victory in the face of adversity? Stay tuned for the nail-biting updates as the Tour de France 2024 continues to deliver thrilling moments on the road to glory.

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Tour de France stage 1 Live - Race for the first yellow jersey begins ... (Cyclingnews.com)

206km from Florence to Rimini will test the major contenders from the outset.

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Mark Cavendish 'a little nervous' ahead of Tour de France swansong ... (Eurosport.com)

Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) spoke to Eurosport ahead of Stage 1 at the 2024 Tour de France, where he is aiming to claim a record 35th stage victory.

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A pirate's life: Tour de France sets sail for home of the great Marco ... (The Guardian)

The tragic rise and fall of the controversial Italian cycling legend will be celebrated in stage two start in Cesenatico.

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Tour de France 2024: stage one from Florence to Rimini – live (The Guardian)

Pedal-by-pedal report: The Tour starts with a 206km ride from Florence to Rimini. Join Tom Bassam for the latest news.

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Mark Cavendish's bid for Tour de France record put in early jeopardy (The Independent)

Sir Mark Cavendish appeared to be ill early on the opening stage of the Tour de France as his pursuit of a record-breaking 35th stage win was put in ...

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Tour de France 2024: UAE Emirates' Adam Yates on 'nasty' crash (BBC News)

Adam Yates hopes to guide Tadej Pogacar to a historic Tour de France victory. But it has been a difficult journey to get there.

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Mark Cavendish struggling with stomach and heat issues during ... (KGET 17)

Cavendish equaled Merckx's mark of 34 stage wins during the 2021 Tour and went close to winning a 35th in the seventh stage in 2023. He crashed during the ...

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Tour de France 2024 live: Latest race updates from stage one (Telegraph.co.uk)

The group has managed to get 55 seconds away from the peloton. The riders in the breakaway are: Matej Mohoric (Bahrain Victorious), Valentin Madouas ...

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Manx Missile aims for glory as 2024 Tour de France gets underway (Manx Radio)

Mark Cavendish sets off in Florence aiming for most stage wins.

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Tour de France 2024: Jan Hirt smashes teeth moments before race ... (Eurosport.com)

Jan Hirt (Soudal Quick-Step) was left with some broken teeth and a busted lip after being knocked off his bike by a spectator's bag - all before the Tour de ...

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Tour de France 2024: First crash caused by fan's backpack - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Jan Hirt became the first rider to crash in this years Tour de France as he was knocked off his bike by a fan's backpack, before the race had begun.

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Mark Cavendish struggling with stomach and heat issues during ... (CTV News)

Mark Cavendish appeared to be struggling with stomach and heat issues during the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, putting at risk his ...

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Jan Hirt taken down by spectator's bag, breaks teeth before Tour de ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Fans flood team area before start of stage 1 in Florence, key domestique for Evenepoel goes down but starts stage.

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Mark Cavendish vomits on the road as he struggles on stage one of ... (The Independent)

The 39-year-old toiled in 35C sunshine in Italy as the Tour de France began with a brutal first stage.

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Cavendish says he's ready to break his tie with Merckx for most Tour ... (Maui News)

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Mark Cavendish must have a big circle around Monday's third stage of the Tour de France. The mostly flat 231-kilometer (144-mile) l.

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Tour de France: Romain Bardet steals the show on stage 1 as Van ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Thrilling first Tour de France stage from Florence to Rimini puts paid to GC hopes of Gaudu, Buitrago.

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Cavendish struggles, Bardet wins Stage 1 of Tour de France - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Romain Bardet won the opening stage of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey on Saturday as cycling's biggest race began in Italy for the first ...

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Results from the 2024 Tour de France (Bicycling)

CHECK OUT STAGE-BY-STAGE RECAPS AND OVERALL STANDINGS OF THE FRENCH GRAND TOUR.

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Tour de France 2024: How To Watch The Race Online, Start Date ... (Variety)

The Tour de France 2024 begins on Saturday, June 29 and goes until Sunday, July 21 — Here's where to stream the Tour de France live online.

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'The training was the Giro!' - Tadej Pogacar on Tour de France ... (Eurosport.com)

Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) heads into the Tour de France as the favourite to win a third yellow jersey. discovery+ is the streaming home of the ...

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Tour de France: Mark Cavendish struggles with stomach issues (The Associated Press)

Mark Cavendish appeared to be struggling with stomach and heat issues during the opening stage of the Tour de France, which puts at risk his pursuit of ...

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Fan favourite Pogacar aims for Giro-Tour double as Tour de France ... (FRANCE 24)

The 111th Tour de France kicked off from Florence on Saturday, with fan favourite Tadej Pogacar aiming for a historic Giro-Tour double in spite of a recent ...

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Tour de France: 'That was so hard' - Mark Cavendish plays down ... (Eurosport.com)

Mark Cavendishadmitted the opening stage of the Tour de France was "so hard" after beating the time cut, but he played down concerns about his health.

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Mark Cavendish fighting to stay in Tour de France already after ... (The Guardian)

British cyclist hit by heatstroke and suffered from foot of first climb as Romain Bardet wins and host of big names also struggle.

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France's Bardet wins Tour de France opener as Cavendish suffers (FRANCE 24)

Cycling from Florence to Rimini for a hot and hilly stage, French climber Romain Bardet won the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday.

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Mark Cavendish struggles during opening Tour de France stage ... (ABC News)

Tour de France great Mark Cavendish barely finishes within the maximum time limit in the first stage, as Romain Bardet picks up the first yellow jersey of ...

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'It was pure joy' - Romain Bardet's Tour de France victory should ... (Rouleur)

In his last participation in the Tour, the French rider took the win and yellow jersey on the opening stage after an inspired two-up attack with his ...

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Tour De France's Official Jersey Supplier Santini Partners With ... (Forbes)

Almost one million cycling fans gathered in the Tuscan capital of Florence today to witness the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the first time Italy has ...

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Tour de France: 'Concern, not panic' - Robbie McEwen backs Mark ... (Eurosport.com)

Robbie McEwen said there was no need to "panic" after Mark Cavendish struggled on Stage 1 of the Tour de France on Saturday. Stream the Tour de France live ...

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