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What do pro riders eat and drink during stage races?

Fuelling for a single ride is one thing, but here CW explores how pro teams tackle the task of taking on sustenance for an entire stage raceEating during a stage race is not a matter to be taken lightly, so we chat to pro riders and team helpers to see how they fuel properly.

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Arnaud Démare wins chaotic opening stage of Paris-Nice as big GC gaps already open up

Arnaud Démare (FDJ) won the first stage of this year's Paris-Nice ahead of Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Floors) in a chaotic day in northern France.France's Arnaud Demare (R) celebrates as he crosses the finish line ahead of France's Julian Alaphilippe (L) at the end of the 148,5km first stage of the 75th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race, in and around Bois d'Arcy, near Paris on March 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Philippe LOPEZ Arnaud Démare (FDJ) won the first stage of this year's Paris-Nice ahead of Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Floors) in a chaotic day in northern France.

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Team Sky doctor prevented Richard Freeman from applying for a fourth Bradley Wiggins TUE

Team Sky doctor Alan Farrell changed the password to the system where doctors request TUEs; Dr Richard Freeman was intending to apply for a TUE for Bradley Wiggins before the 2013 Tour of Britain.Team Sky doctor Alan Farrell changed the password to the system where doctors request TUEs; Dr Richard Freeman was intending to apply for a TUE for Bradley Wiggins before the 2013 Tour of Britain.

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