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French national Olympic committee to hold arbitration hearing on Tuesday, decision expected on Wednesday

65km stage ending on Col de Portet always promised to be explosive - but will new start format light the fireworks or prove a damp squib?

Sports law professor Jack Anderson also believes it will be “very difficult” for Team Sky rider to escape ban

Team Sky could question Salbutamol test or permitted limit

Regulations believed to permit organisers to exclude reigning champion from race while salbutamol case is ongoing

Iconic Tour of Flanders climb set to feature in Brussels Grand Depart - but Eddy Merckx may miss race due to ASO dispute

Organisers cite difficulties attracting sponsors

April's race opens in Bridlington and finishes with "toughest ever" final stage in Sheffield

Governing body says parties had agreed to monitor the implications of such a change before making a decision

ASO, RCS and Flanders Classics say move will increase rider safety and make for more exciting racing