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Wiggins takes stage to extend Tour lead
Jul 9th, 2012
British rider Bradley Wiggins extended his lead in the Tour de France on Monday after he won the ninth stage, a 41.5km time-trial from Arc-et-Senans to here. (Source: AFP) -
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