André Greipel apologises for insinuating that Arnaud Démare held on to cars to make the time cut at Tour de France

German sprinter deletes inflammatory tweet and issues apology

André Greipel deleted a tweet insinuating that Arnaud Démare had held on to cars on the Col de Portet

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André Greipel has issued an apology after he insinuated that Arnaud Démare had held on to cars up the final climb in order to make the time cut on stage 17 of the 2018 Tour de France.

Démare was dropped almost immediately after the start of the stage in Bagnères-de-Luchon and rode on his own for much of the day as he fought to make the time cut which was set at 35-21 behind stage winner Nairo Quintana.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.