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Alex Dowsett, News, Racing, Tour de France 2019 - July 21, 2019

‘It was epic, like nothing I’ve ever experienced’: Alex Dowsett on his emotions climbing the mesmerising Tourmalet at Tour de France

Rider climb the legendary Tourmalet on stage 14 of the Tour de France (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Alex Dowsett said climbing the Tourmalet was “like nothing I’ve ever experienced,” describing his emotions as he rose to the summit of the iconic mountain.

Simon Yates says Alaphilippe is going to win Tour de France 2019 as brother Adam loses time

The GC favourites on stage 14 of the Tour de France 2019 (Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images)

The Brit said he has believed Alaphilippe will bring home the win since stage six

Geraint Thomas says he 'really wasn't feeling great yesterday' but looks to bounce back on stage 15

Geraint Thomas finishes stage 14 of the Tour de France 2019 (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images)

The Welshman says at the moment he can't see Julian Alaphilippe cracking at the 2019 Tour de France

Tim Wellens expects challenge from Vincenzo Nibali for polka dot jersey

Tim Wellens and Vincenzo Nibali on stage 14 of the Tour de France 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Belgian currently leads the KoM competition by just 22 points with most of the Tour's climbing yet to come

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Racing, Tour de France 2019 - July 21, 2019

100 years after the first yellow jersey, what makes it one of sport's most iconic trophies?

Chris Froome, Thomas Voeckler and Greg Lemond (Getty)

The Tour de France's yellow jersey is cycling's greatest prize. On the centenary of its inception Peter Cossins reflects on its symbolism and what makes it stand apart