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The column: Groenewegen’s punishment is cruel, unusual and sets a dangerous precedent

The UCI's decision to ban Dylan Groenewegen for nine months is a dangerous example of executive overreach and sets a precedent that cycling's governing body may come to regret

By Nick Christian

Photography by Szymon Gruchalski

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14 NOVEMBER 2020 | UPDATED 11.40 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.