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1997: Le Prix du Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Award for investigations into Champagne for the Millennium investment scams

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2011: Vindic d'Or MMXI – 'Meilleur blog anti-1855'

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2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award




Wednesday 9 July 2014

2014 Tour de France: The cobbles – potential carnage?

Nine sections of cobbles (pavé) between Ypres and Arenberg: 155.5 kilometres

Today's stage, although short, will be tough because of the sections of cobbles normally used for the famous Paris-Roubaix classic. Furthermore the forecast is for rain. Watch this good preview to see what the riders will face.

Fabian Cancellara must be a good bet for the stage win, while the overall contenders will be praying to get through safely without losing too much time on their rivals.

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