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'Do not get too close to the spectators,' race organisers tell riders

New bikes, custom paint, new bars, and fresh tech on show in the lead up to the Tour

Tour de France defending champion ready for race return at Critérium du Dauphiné

No Tour of Slovenia for two-time Tour champion, who says 'the wrist is getting better every day'

'Hopefully I will be 100%,' says the Slovenian, who is recovering from a fractured wrist

Stacked GC field also includes Adam Yates, Richard Carapaz, Mikel Landa and Jai Hindley

Billy Horschel endured a tough opening round of the Memorial Tournament on Thursday, and gave an emotional post-round press conference which saw break down in tears

Where: South-east France When: Sunday 4 June - Sunday 11 June Rank: UCI WorldTourThe Critérium du Dauphiné marks the traditional run-in to the Tour de France, with all eyes carefully studying how the top contenders compete. Not every hopeful for the yellow jersey at the Tour will be there this year…

The eight-episode series launches on 8 June, with eight teams featuring