Tour de France 2012: Great Britian's Bradley Wiggins Earns Countries First Crown

History was made at the Tour de France Sunday, as Great Britian's Bradley Wiggins earned his country its first crown. Wiggins protected his yellow jersey by finishing the tour's final stage, which heads into the heart of Paris. On Saturday, Wiggins all but cemented his victory by dominating the tour's final time trail.

Wiggins' teammate Christopher Froome finished in second place -- 3 minutes, 21 seconds behind Wiggins -- while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali came in third. This was the first time since 1984 that riders from the same team finished 1-2.

The winner of the final stage was Wiggins' teammate Mark Cavendish, who collected his third victory of the tour. Overall, Wiggins earned two victories during the tour. Meanwhile, his Briton teammates hauled in a country record seven victories as riders David Millar and Froome each collected wins.

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Tour de France, Stage 20: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

It has been a long and difficult 23 day journey for riders at the 2012 Tour de France, but the end is in sight. Sunday morning will mark the start of Stage 20, the final race of the tour. British cycler Bradley Wiggins has already essentially clinched the title, leading second place rider and teammate Christopher Froome by 3:21.

Stage 20 is a mostly flat 130 kilometer course taking riders from Rambouillet to the famous Champs Élysées street in Paris. Mark Cavendish won the last three Stage 20 races, but he has struggled at this year's Tour de France.

Stage 20 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network beginning at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. A recap of the 2012 Tour de France will be shown on NBC at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Tour de France Live is also available on the computer and on various mobile apps.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Bradley Wiggins Has Unofficial Overall Win After Stage 19 Win

Bradley Wiggins (Sky) is set to become the first British cyclist to ever win the Tour de France after a dominant performance in Stage 19 of the 2012 Tour. Wiggins wins the race's final time trial by more than a minute, with his teammate Christopher Froome coming in second. Luis Leon Sanchez (Rabobank) was third.

Wiggins is an excellent time trial rider, and with three time trials the 2012 Tour was well suited to him. His opponents were ready to test him in the mountains, but with the help of Froome and the rest of Team Sky Wiggins was able to match or best every attack. His closest rival headed into Stage 19 was Vincenzo Nibali of Liquigas-Cannondale, but he was more than two minutes back and had little chance of making up that time. Stage 20 of the Tour de France is a largely ceremonial ride that does not effect the General Classification, so the final podium will be Wiggins, Froome and Nibali.

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 19: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Stage 19 of the 2012 Tour de France takes place Saturday, and if Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins can replicate his performances in the Tour's previous two time trials he will lock up his hold on the yellow jersey. Stage 19 is a 53.5km time trial from Bonneval to Chartres, and it is the final decisive stage in the race. Wiggins came in second in the tour's opening time trial and dominated the mid-race TT, building an advantage of over two minutes on his nearest rival. That advantage has held through the mountains, and Wiggins currently holds an advantage of 2:41 over Vincenzo Nibali of Team Liquigas-Cannondale. Wiggins' Sky teammate Christopher Froome is currently in second. All things considered, things look good for Bradley Wiggins' quest for his first Tour de France title.

Television coverage of the stage is provided by the NBC Sports Network and begins at 8 a.m. ET. Fans can watch online via Tour de France Live, with a subscription required.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Cavendish Wins 2nd Stage Of Tour, Wiggins Still Leads

Sky's Mark Cavendish came from behind with a beautiful sprint to take the 18th stage of the 2012 Tour de France.

Cavendish was led out by teammates Bradley Wiggins and Edvald Boasson Hagen to the back o the breakaway group, and with about 300 m to go Cavendish made his run. The Briton showed why he is one of the best sprinters in the world, easily blowing past Peter Sagan for the victory.

This is the second stage win for Cavendish in the 2012 TdF and the 22nd of his career.

Bradley Wiggins still sits comfortably ahead of teammate Chris Froome, leading by two minutes and five seconds with just two stages to go in the tour. Barring something catastrophic in the last two stages, Wiggins should win his first Tour de France

Tejay van Garderen remains the top American in the tour, trailing Wiggins by eight minutes and thirty seconds and in fifth place. Garderen looks set to claim the Young Rider classification, leading Thibault Pinot by three minutes and sixteen seconds.

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Tour de France 2012, Stage 18: TV Coverage, Route And More

Stage 18 puts riders on the 2012 Tour de France back on relatively flat land. Sprinters should shine Friday across the 222.5-kilometer trek from Blagnac to Brive-la-Gaillarde. There will be 65 points up for grabs in the points classification, though Peter Sagan has all but wrapped up the green jersey with over 100 points on second-place Andre Greipel.

Bradley Wiggins will ride in the yellow jersey for an 11th straight stage. With teammate Chrisopher Froome in second place providing support, time is running out on challengers looking to unseat Wiggins atop the leaderboard. Tejay Van Garderen is still the highest-standing American in fifth place overall, 8:30 off the lead.

Television coverage of the race can be found on the NBC Sports Network, starting at 8 a.m. Eastern. Fans can also watch the action online with a subscription to Tour de France Live.

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 17: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Cyclists riding in the 2012 Tour de France are getting closer and closer to a triumphant ride down the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Racers will wrap up the notorious mountain stages of the course on Thursday when they tackle Stage 17.

Stage 17 features a pair of difficult climbs over the 143.5 km stretch. This stage begins on Thursday morning at Bagnères-de-Luchon-Peyragudes.

Chris Fromme is trailing Bradley Wiggins by 2:05. He needs a strong ride on Thursday to make a run at the Yellow Jersey. On Wednesday, Thomas Voeckler won his second stage of the race, cruising through Stage 16, one of the most difficult stages in the race.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Thomas Voeckler Picks Up Second Win In Stage 16, Bradley Wiggins Retains Lead

Thomas Voeckler picked up his second win of the 2012 Tour de France when he won the 122.4-mile Stage 16 from Pau to Bagnères-de-Luchon. Voeckler's win on Wednesday came after the final rest day on Tuesday. He also won Stage 10 of this year's Tour de France.

Voeckler finished 1'40" ahead of second place finisher Chris Anker Sørensen. Bradley Wiggins was able to hold onto his yellow jersey and the overall lead after Stage 16. His lead is 2'05" over Chris Froome. Cadel Evans fell out of the top five and is now seventh, 8'06" behind the leader.

American rider Tejan van Garderen moved ahead of his Evans, his BMC teammate, and is now sixth. Van Garderen is 7'55" behind Wiggins. He extended his lead over Thibault Pinot in the young riders classification to 3'48".

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Tour de France 2012, Stage 16: TV Coverage, Route And More

Stage 16 of the 2012 Tour de France is one of the hardest yet as riders enter the Pyrenees. The 197-kilometer trek features two Category H climbs, the highest level of difficulty in cycling, followed by two more Category 1 climbs in the final 60 kilometers, the latter of which descends into what should be a speedy finish.

Bradley Wiggins will wear the yellow jersey for a ninth straight day as the Tour's overall leader. He still holds a 2:05 lead over Sky Procycling teammate, Christopher Froome. Tejay Garderen is the top-ranked American rider at 6:57 off the lead.

Stage 16 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET. It will also be shown on Tour de France Live, available online with a subscription.

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Tour de France 2012: Pierrick Fedrigo Wins Stage 15, Bradley Wiggins Retains Overall Lead

France's Pierrick Fedrigo won Stage 15 of the Tour de France from Samatan to Pau on Monday. Fedrigo edged American rider Christian Vande Velde. Thomas Voeckler and Nicki Sørensen were 12 seconds behind the leader and Dries Devenyns finished fifth 21 seconds behind Fedrigo.

The victory was the fourth stage win by a French rider during the 2012 Tour. Fedrigo last won the stage which ended in Pau in 2010.

Bradley Wiggins still has the yellow jersey after Stage 15 and leads Chris Froome by 2:05. After Froome is Vincenzo Nabali, Cadel Evans and Jurgen Van Den Broeck.

American Tejay van Garderen is 6:57 behind Wiggins in seventh place overall. However, van Garderen still leads the young riders classification by 1:54 over Thibaut Pinot.

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 15: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Stage 15 will give riders a bit of relief before the 2012 Tour de France enters the treachery of the Pyrenees on Wednesday. The relatively short 158.5-kilometer trek from Samatan to Pau features a few moderate climbs in the final 50 kilometers, but nothing like what riders went through in the Alps, or will go through following Tuesday's rest.

Bradley Wiggins will wear the yellow jersey Monday. He was one of 30 riders affected by a bizarre incident Sunday. Fans threw tacks onto the course, puncturing Wiggins' tires as well as several other riders'. The incident didn't affect the top of the overall classification, however. Wiggins still leads by 2:05 over teammate Christopher Froome in second place. Tejay Van Garderen is still the top-ranked American at 6:57 off the lead in seventh place.

Stage 15 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network beginning at 8 a.m. ET. It will also be shown on Tour de France Live, available online with a subscription.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Luis Leon Sanchez Wins Stage 14, Bradley Wiggins Still Race Leader

Tacks and nails, oh my. That was the story Sunday at the 2012 Tour de France, as unruly fans spoiled a Stage 14 victory for Spaniard Luis Leon Sanchez. According to reports from race director Jean-Francois Pecheux, 30 bicyclist suffered flat tires or damage to their bikes when fans tossed tacks and nails onto the road.

One of those riders impacted by the sabotage was overall leader Bradley Wiggins, who despite finishing 15 minutes behind the leader will still wear the yellow jersey heading into Stage 15. Wiggins still owns a two minute and five second lead over second-place Christopher Froome.

Tejay Van Garderen is the top American rider as he sits in 7th place overall, and sits six minutes and 57 seconds behind Wiggins.

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Tour de France, Stage 14: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Sunday morning marks the start of Stage 14 of the 2012 Tour de France. Germany's Andre Greipel took Stage 13, narrowly defeating Peter Sagan. Great Britain's Bradley Wiggins remains in first place overall, 2:05 ahead of fellow Brit Christopher Froome.

Stage 14 is a 191 kilometer course filled with mountainous terrain. It will take riders from Limoux to Foix, France, with only brief opportunities towards the end of the race for sprinters to make up ground against the more all-around competitors.

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy has been mentioned as a potential frontrunner in Stage 14. He currently sits in third place overall, 2:23 behind Wiggins.

Stage 14 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network beginning at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. It will also be shown on Tour de France Live, available online with a subscription.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Andre Greipel Wins Stage 13, Bradley Wiggins Maintains Lead

Andre Greipel of Germany won Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Saturday, while Bradley Wiggins of Britain remained in control of the race.

Greipel won a photo finish in just under five hours, finishing at 4:47:59, just a hair ahead Peter Sagan of Slovakia.

Wiggins held the lead briefly toward the end of the stage, but fell slightly behind during the furious sprint to the finish. He was evidently trying to allow one of his Team Sky teammates, Edvald Boassan Hagen, but cost himself a chance to win while doing so. Wiggins still kept the yellow jersey and maintained a 2:05 lead over Christopher Froome of Britain.

Saturday brings Stage 14, a 191-kilometer trek from Limoux to Foix.

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 13: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Stage 13 of the 2012 Tour de France takes place Saturday, and the 217km run from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Le Cap d’Agde may hold a surprise or two for the peloton. At first glance it appears to be a stage tailor made for sprinters, but a run down the windy coast and a Category 3 climb at the tail end of the stage may see the peloton split in two.

Anytime there's a split peloton the opportunities open up. Stage 13 could see a well-timed breakaway escape and take the stage win, or a rider with their eye on the overall win who has slipped in the standings may see it as their chance to climb back up the General Classification rankings.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: David Millar Wins Stage 12, Bradley Wiggins Remains Leader

Garmin-Sharp's David Millar was able to outlast AG2R's Jean-Christophe Peraud and three other riders as he took the 12th stage of the 2012 Tour de France, which traveled from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Annonay Davezieux. Millar was part of a five man breakaway, and were able to maintain an eight minute advantage over the peloton during the 140.4 mi (226 km) stage.

The overall leaders all stayed back with the peloton today, not wanting to take a risk over the longest stage of the Tour. That allowed Sky's Bradley Wiggins to keep the yellow jersey for another day. Wiggins holds a two minute and four second lead over teammate Chris Froome, who remains in second.

American Tejay van Garderen is still comfortably ahead in the young rider classification, holding a one minute and fifty four second lead over Thibualt Pinot of FDJ. van Garderen remains the highest American in the standings, sitting six minutes and fifty seven seconds behind Wiggins in seventh place overall.

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Tour de France 2012, Stage 12: TV Coverage, Route And More

The 2012 Tour de France heads out of the Alps during Stage 12 on Friday. The 226-kilometer trek, the longest of the 20 stages on the Tour, features two Category 1 climbs, the Col du Grand Cucheron and Col du Granier, in the first 80 kilometers. The rest is largely on flat land, however, which the sprinters will be sure to take advantage of.

Bradley Wiggins strengthened his grasp on the yellow jersey Thursday during Stage 11. He now leads 2:05 over his next closest competitor, Sky Procycling teammate Christopher Froome.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Pierre Rolland Takes Stage 11, Bradley Wiggins Increases Overall Lead

Pierre Rolland of France won Stage 11 on Wednesday, but Bradley Wiggins of Britain increased his overall lead at the Tour de France and might be inching closer to victory.

Rolland claimed Stage 11's 92-mile trek from Albertville to La Toussuire, widely considered the toughest stage on the Tour, by 55 seconds over his closest competitor, Thibaut Pinot.

But it was Wiggins who might feel the best after the day, increasing his overall lead to 2:05 over Christopher Froome. Cadel Evans, the defending Tour champion, fell from second to fourth and now sits 3:19 behind Wiggins.

Wiggins finished sixth in the stage, 57 seconds behind Rolland.

Stage 12 arrives on Friday, and Wiggins will again be wearing the yellow jersey.

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 11: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

The 2012 Tour de France entered the difficult mountain stages on Wednesday. Out of the running for the yellow jersey, Thomas Voeckler won Stage 10. Billy Wiggins still has a hold on the yellow jersey. On Thursday, the going gets even tougher as riders embark on Stage 11.

The day starts in Albertville. From there, the course for Stage 11 snakes up and down the roads of the French Alps for 148 km, ending with a long climb to La Toussuire. Much shorter than the previous stage, which ran for nearly 200 km, Stage 11 features four climbs to test riders.

Fans can watch the race starting at 8 a.m. Eastern time on the NBC Sports Network. The race will also be available via live stream on Tour de France live, subscription required.

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A more in-depth look at Stage 11 is available in the video preview below.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Thomas Voeckler Wins Stage 10, Bradley Wiggins Maintains Overall Lead

Thomas Voeckler of France won Stage 10 of the Tour de France on Wednesday, but Bradley Wiggins retained the overall lead after the climb through the Col du Grand Colombier.

Voeckler edged stage runner-up Michele Scarponi of Italy by three seconds, with 40-year old Jens Voigt of Germany in third place four seconds behind Scarponi. Wiggins finished in 13th place for the stage, 3:16 back of Voeckler but in plenty of time to retain the yellow jersey.

Wiggins now leads defending champion Cadel Evans by 1:53. Christopher Froome is in third place, 2:07 behind Wiggins.

Thursday brings stage 11, which will take the riders from from Albertville to La Toussuire and contains two of the toughest climbs in cycling.

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Tour de France 2012: Stage 10 Brings Difficult Col du Grand Colombier Climb

Tour de France competitors were given a day off on Tuesday before Stage 10 arrives on Wednesday.

Stage 10 will bring one of the toughest tests for riders yet, as they will have to climb the Col du Grand Colombier for the first time in the 99-year history of the Tour.

SB Nation put together a video preview of Stage 10, which can be seen below.

Bradley Wiggins won Stage 9 in a landslide and holds the yellow jersey by one minute and 53 seconds over his closest competitor, Cadel Evans. Evans, the defending Tour champion, said he believes "the Tour will open up more and more" over the next couple, difficult weeks as riders get tired.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Bradley Wiggins Wins Stage 9

2012 Tour de France, Stage 9: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

The 2012 Tour de France will showcase Stage 9 on Monday morning.

The day will feature a time trial of 41.5 kilometers, not a bad workout to get the day going right? The start of the race will take place in Arc-et-Sanons before finally coming to an end in Benancon. The ride itself isn't strenuous for the riders, as the course is mostly flat.

It could be a good day for sprinters who are looking to gain some time back or for the leaders to begin breaking away from the pack. Bradley Wiggins is currently wearing the yellow jersey and might be able to finally create a legitimate cushion from would-be contenders.

On Tuesday, the riders will finally get a little bit of a rest with the day off, before hitting the trail once more on Wednesday.

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TV: NBC Sports Network

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Thibaut Pinot Wins Stage 8, Bradley Wiggins Retains Yellow Jersey

Thibaut Pinot, 22, is the youngest rider in the 2012 Tour de France. On Sunday, he was able to climb the 98-mile stage from Belfort, France, to Porrentruy, Switzerland, and pick up the victory.

Pinot was trailed by the group of riders who are the leading the Tour de France overall. Pinot moved up to 13th place overall with the win on Sunday and trails overall leader Bradley Wiggins by 3'41". Wiggins finished fourth on Sunday but retained his yellow jersey and a 10-second lead over Cadel Evans who finished second on Sunday. Vincenzo Nabali came in fifth on Sunday but is third overall and just 16 seconds behind Wiggins.

Christopher Horner is top American after eight stages. He is 14th overall and trails Wiggins by 3'43".

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Tour de France Stage 8: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Stage 8 of the Tour de France will begin early Sunday morning, as current leader Bradley Wiggins looks to defend his ten second advantage over second place rider Cadel Evans.

Stage 8 will take riders on a 158 kilometer race beginning in Belfort, France and ending in Porrentruy, Switzerland. Other than brief stretches at the start and conclusion of the race, this stage will challenge competitors with a hilly terrain. Last year, Portugal's Rui Costa won the event.

France's Thomas Voeckler is known for handling rougher, mountainous terrain and is certainly a cyclist to watch for on Sunday. He has, however, been dealing with a nagging knee injury that could hold him back from stealing a victory and improving on his current ranking (65th overall, 16:13 behind Wiggins).

Television Coverage: NBC live coverage begins at 8 a.m. ET

Online Coverage: Streaming coverage available via NBC Sports

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Chris Froome Takes Stage 7, Bradley Wiggins Grabs Yellow Jersey

Big day for Sky today as Chris Froome won Stage 7 of the 2012 Tour de France, and Bradley Wiggins took over the overall tour lead and donned the famous yellow jersey.

Sky was dominant during the tour, and on the last climb of the day pulled away from the peloton. Only Cadel Evens, Vincenzo Nibali and Rein Taaramae were able to keep pace with the Sky team, but Evans was overtaken by Froome on the final ramp to claim the victory and the King of the Mountain standings. Evans finished in second place alongside Wiggins, who took the overall lead from sprinter Fabian Cancellara. Wiggins holds a 10 second lead over Evans as they head to Stage 8.

Tejay van Garderen is the top American in the field, sitting in 18th place after today's stage, 3 minutes and 9 seconds off the pace of Wiggins.

Overall Top 10 is below:

1. Bradley Wiggins, Sky
   
2. Cadel Evans, BMC at 0.10
3. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas, at 0.16
4. Rein Taaramae, Cofidis, at 0.32
5. Denis Menchov, Katusha, at 0.54
6. Haimar Zubeldia, RNT, at 0.59
7. Maxime Monfort, RNT, at 1.09
8. Nicholas Roche, AG2R, at 1.22
9. Chris Froome, Sky, at 1.32
10. Michael Rogers, Sky, at 1.40

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 7: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Stage 7 of the 2012 Tour de France takes place on Saturday, and the race's first hilltop finish is an opportunity many riders can't afford to pass up. The 199km run from Tomblaine to La Planche des Belles Filles features two Category 3 climbs in the second half, and finishes with a Category 1 climb. With the 2012 route so heavy on time trials, riders like Frank Schleck (Radioshack-Nissan) and Robert Gesink (Rabobank) need to make the most of every hill to put time into their GC rivals. With both men having lost time in Stage 6's crash, the hills of Stage 7 become even more important to their efforts.

Television Coverage: NBC Sports beginning at 8 a.m. ET

Online Coverage: Streaming coverage available via NBC Sports

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Peter Sagan Wins His Third Stage, Extends Green Jersey Lead

Peter Sagan of Slovakia was able to hold off Germany's Andre Greipel in a sprint to win his third stage in the 2012 Tour de France. Matt Goss of Australia came in third. A big wreck held up the race and collected Britain's Mark Cavendish, among others. The win allowed Sagan to extend his green jersey lead. He now has 209 points. Goss has 178 points while Greipel has 167.

The 208-kilometer (129-mile) stage from Épernay to Metz was the last flat stage before the race enters the mountains.

Overall, Fabian Cancellara continues to hang on to the yellow jersey. Sagan's win has him in eighth behind Cancellara by 19 seconds. American Tejay van Garderen remains in fourth place and 10 seconds behind Cancellara.

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Andre Greipel Wins Second Straight Stage

Andre Greipel took home his second straight stage on Thursday at the Tour de France. However, the German trails Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara who retained the yellow jersey after the stage. Cancellara has now kept the yellow jersey for a sixth straight day.

Greipel won the 122-mile stage from Rouen to Saint-Quentin, avoiding a crash along the way to winning his second stage.

Matt Goss of Australia finished in second place while Juan José Hadeo of Argentina came in third. France's Samuel Dumoulin was fourth in Stage 5 while Britain's Matt Cavendish came in fifth.

Cancellara currently holds the record for most overall days with the yellow jersey without a Tour de France victory, with 27. An American rider, Tejay van Garderen, is fourth overall behind Cancellera after five stages. He is just 10 seconds behind the leader.

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2012 Tour de France, Stage 5: Route, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

The fifth state of the 2012 Tour de France spins into action on Thursday morning. Cycling fans in the United States can watch the action live and follow along online as the historic race continues.

Stage 5 begins in the city of Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. The route stretches for 196.5 km before ending the day in Saint-Quentin. A detailed map of the race with additional information about each stage, the course and other points of interest is available on the official Tour de France website.

Fabian Cancellara is still in the lead, the only player to wear the yellow jersey since the first stage of the race. Bradley Wiggins of the UK trails Cancellara followed by Sylvain Chavanel of France.

Coverage starts at 8 a.m. Eastern on the NBC Sport Network. You can also watch the race online, with a subscription.

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Tour de France 2012, Stage 4: TV Coverage, Route And More

On Wednesday morning, the fourth stage of the 2012 Tour de France gets underway with a day of drama set to unfold once again.

The day begins in Abbeville, France with the riders embarking on a 214.5 km excursion before finally hitting the finish line in Rouen, France.

After the first three stages of the Tour, Fabian Cancellara has taken the lead and because of that, continues to be adorned with the yellow jersey. So far, Cancellara has been the only one wearing it since the end of the first stage. Many people's favorite to take the title, Bradley Wiggins, is right on his tail in second place.

Wednesday's ride will only have a few mountains to traverse, all of which are category fours. Due to the nature of this stage, sprinters will have an opportunity to make hay and put themselves back among the top of the heap after a grueling stage on Tuesday.

For a full map of the stage, please take a look at the official website of the Tour de France.

TV: NBC Sports Network

Time: 8 a.m. ET

(If you're not near a TV but don't want to miss the action, you can watch online with a subscription to Tour de France Live.)

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Tour de France 2012, Stage 2: TV Coverage, Route And More

As Monday dawns, the 2012 Tour de France gears up for its second stage.

The stage undoubtedly favors sprinters on its third day, with a very flat ride awaiting them. The day starts out in Vise, just outside of Liege, Belgium and then all the way to Tournai, just a short distance away from crossing into France.

After watching Stage 1 play to the strength of climbers, it will be intriguing to watch how the sprinters can make some time up in Stage 2. The only real mountain on Monday is a single category four climb.

For a map of the race and nice overview of the stage, please take a look at the official website of the Tour de France.

If you're looking to watch the greatest cycling race going, television coverage of Monday's Tour de France action will be on NBC Sports Network, starting at 8 a.m. ET.

In the event you can't get to a television set for some lame excuse like work, you can still watch online with a subscription to Tour de France Live.

Tour de France 2012: Preview and Predictions (via sbnation)

TV: NBC Sports Network

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

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Tour de France 2012 Results: Fabian Cancellara Wins Prologue

Radio Shack-Nissan-Trek's Fabian Cancellara opened the 2012 Tour de France with his 4th straight prologue victory, taking the 3.9 mi (6.4 km) course through the streets of Liege, Belgium with a time of 7 minutes and 13 seconds. The Swiss time trial expert holds a seven second lead over Sky's Bradley Wiggins and Omega Pharma-Quck Step's Sylvain Chavanel.

BMC's Tejay van Garderen was the first American through the course finishing in fourth place with a time of seven minutes and 23 seconds. George Hincapie, also with BMC, was the second fastest American and finished the stage in 22nd place with a time of seven minutes and 33 seconds.

East Lyme, CT's Tom Danielson, who rides with Garmin-Sharp, finished the prologue in 100th place with a time of 7 minutes and 44 seconds.

Top 10 results are below:

1. Fabian Cancellara, RSH
2. Bradley Wiggins, Sky, at 0.07
3. Sylvain Chavanel, OPQS, s.t.
4. Tejay Van Garderen, BMC, at 0.10
5. Edvald Boasson Hagen, Sky, at 0.11
6. Brett Lancaster, Orica GreenEdge, s.t.
7. Patrick Gretsch, Argos Shimano, at 0.12
8. Denis Menchov, Katusha, at 0.13
9. Philippe Gilbert, BMC, s.t.
10. Andriy Grivko, Astana, at 0.15

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Tour de France 2012, Prologue: Route, TV Coverage, Video And More

The 2012 Tour de France begins on Saturday with a 3.9mi (6.4km ) time trial through Liège, Belgium. With a short course that only features five turns, the stage is primarily designed to announce the start of the race and establish an early holder of the Yellow Jersey.

The course favors Radioshack-Nissan's Fabian Cancellara; the Swiss time trial expert has won the last three Tour de France prologues he has entered. Bradley Wiggins (Sky Procycling) and Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quickstep) are also strong time trial riders and will be men to watch on Saturday. There won't be big time gaps between the leaders on such a short course, so whoever wants the stage win will need a monster effort.

Television Coverage: NBC Sports Network beginning at 8 a.m. ET.

Streaming Coverage: Online Video via NBC Sports

Stick with this storystream for previews, results and more from the 2012 Tour de France. For full time cycling news and analysis, head over to SB Nation's cycling blog Podium Cafe.

Tour de France 2012: Previewing The Race

The 99th Tour de France will get underway on June 30 with Cadel Evans looking to win his second title in a row.