The Tour de France with 176 cyclists even after 18 levels, the race was reduced to just 140 while 3 cyclists left before the level in Hautacam due to COVID-19.
Chris Froome (Israel-Premier Tech) committed to Stage 18, but later learned that his check had tested positive for the virus and he was heading home.
Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious), who was 22nd overall and had been part of the 16th breakaway at Foix, and Imanol Erviti (Movistar) also tested positive and withdrew from the race.
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Laura Weislo has been running for Cyclingnews since 2006 after leaving a clinical career. As associate editor-in-chief, she coordinates North American events policy and global news. A former elite road racer who has tried cyclocross and track racing, Laura is passionate about all 3 disciplines. When she runs, she likes to camp and explore less crowded roads, trails, and gravel trails.
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