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Tour de France 2014 Stage 1

Tour de France 2014: Cav crashes, Kittel takes sprint and GC lead

Tour de France 2014: Cav crashes, Kittel takes sprint and GC lead

Saturday July 5th, 2014 - The 2014 Tour de France opens with a ride in 190 kilometres, leading from Leeds to Harrogate. 42-Year old Jens Voigt puts on a great show and his countryman Marcel Kittel outsprints riders who were not in the crash in the deep finale. Just like last edition Kittel takes the first yellow jersey.

Tour de France 2014 Route stage 1: Leeds (GB) – Harrogate (GB)

Tour de France 2014 Route stage 1: Leeds (GB) – Harrogate (GB)

Saturday, July 5th - The 101st Tour de France kicks off in the Yorkshire city of Leeds. The stage ends in Harrogate after travelling 190 kilometres. Similar to 2013, a sprinter has the chance to hold the first yellow jersey with the whole UK hoping that the 'Manx Missile' will be that man.

Tour de France 2014 Favourites stage 1: Cav, Kittel, Greipel or…?

Tour de France 2014 Favourites stage 1: Cav, Kittel, Greipel or…?

Saturday July 5th 2014 – The 1st stage in the 2014 Tour de France leads from Leeds to Harrogate and along the way the riders have to do some climbing, but these hills are miles before the finish line. So we can reckon with a sprinting game today.

Tour de France 2014: Stage 1 – Milan-San Remo English style

Tour de France 2014: Stage 1 – Milan-San Remo English style

The first stage of the 2014 Tour de France is designed for sprinters. In 190 kilometres riders head from Leeds (UK) to Harrogate (UK). Although it's a sprinter's game, the stage is not completely flat. The highest climb is halfway: Buttertubs Pass. Cyclingstage.com presents full details on today's climbs.

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