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Key favourites show strength in opening stage as Kopecky takes yellow but Labous, Persico, Baril among those on back foot

'No-one wants to work together' says Canyon-SRAM rider after Lotte Kopecky solos to victory

Reusser set up teammate’s winning attack

The Belgian put 41 seconds into the GC contenders on stage one, but the time gap is no cause for concern

As the Women's Tour de France rolls out of the French city of Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday, the Netherlands' Annemiek van Vleuten, who has already won this year's Giro d’Italia and Vuelta cycling races, is back to defend her title. However, a host of contenders are hoping to unseat her before…

Belgian attacks on the final climb to win solo

Belgian champion takes first yellow jersey with show of force from SD Worx

124km flat stage starting and finishing in Clermont-Ferrand

'The most important thing is that I'm in the fight for the yellow jersey' says defending champion on a highly-anticipated duel for the overall victory

Here's a closer look at some of the riders that could make up the podium

SD Worx leader targets overall victory despite time trial concerns