Jonas Vingegaard in his best shape ever, says Jumbo coach; the Tour sets its sights on Brittany and Britain - in 2024 and 2026; will Man Utd takeover derail Ineos?

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Jonas Vingegaard is stronger and more confident than ever, that's according to Mathieu Heijboer. Jumbo-Visma's head of performance tells that us that, while the Dane is still shy and retiring off the bike, Vingegaard has moved on another level when he's racing and is full of confidence as he prepares to defend the Tour de France title.

Scotland, England, Wales: This seems increasingly likely to be the order for the three stages that will form the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France. We lift the lid on the latest details, including the possibility of an epic third stage across Wales from north to south.

While Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos close on a deal to buy Manchester United, we look at where these negotiations leave the Ineos Grenadiers. Will the sports-mad billionaire continue with his commitment to bike racing?
Brittany is being lined up to host the start of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes. We examine how this could effect the race route and also at the race's change to mid-August dates in order to avoid a clash with the Paris Olympics.

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