Teams pull out of Étoile de Bessège cycling race after car enters course

  • Ineos Grenadiers among teams to withdraw in France
  • Vehicle came towards the peloton at a roundabout

Several teams have pulled out of the Étoile de Bessèges cycling race in France after a car came towards the peloton at a roundabout during the third stage on Friday.

Ineos Grenadiers said: “The safety of our riders and staff is of paramount importance. Following multiple incidents of public vehicles entering the race course our riders, together with other teams, have decided not to complete today’s stage at #EDB2025.”

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Favoured Italy face return of Faletau as Wales look to stop their slide

Gatland’s men aim to avoid a 14th consecutive defeat against an Italy side in the rare position of being favourites

Italy are the biggest favourites of the weekend to win their Six Nations match. And it is highly unlikely that sentence has been written before.

Admittedly, there is barely ­anything in it. At the time of ­writing, Italy are widely available at evens with a handicap of seven; for France and Ireland, the handicap is six. All three are a little shy of 2-1 on to win their respective matches. That is quite the company Italy are keeping.

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