He's the hottest property in cycling at the moment and, having won four stages last year, all eyes will be on the 'Manx Express' in every one of the 10 stages that could finish in a bunch sprint.

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Patriots' Day in Boston is a brilliantly choreographed sports day the marathon sets off in the morning, followed by a Red Sox game that begins before lunch and it is possible to finish up at Fenway Park, wander over the Mass Pike and catch a bunch of the race.

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