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Barry Hoban: British cycling legend dies aged 85 • Apr. 22, 2025, 9:01 AM ET (BBC)
Barry Hoban, British cycling legend and Tour de France icon, dies aged 85 • Apr. 20, 2025, 2:30 AM ET (The Guardian)
Barry Hoban, British cyclist who won eight stages at the Tour de France – obituary • Apr. 19, 2025, 5:23 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Tadej Pogacar wins duel at Tour of Flanders • Apr. 8, 2025, 3:03 AM ET (Taipei Times)

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Notable Honorees Bradley Wiggins • Chris Froome • Alberto Contador • Greg LeMond • Eddy Merckx • Laurent Fignon • Jacques Anquetil • Miguel Induráin
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