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Dusseldorf approves bid to pursue Tour de France’s 2017 Grand Depart

Düsseldorf has moved into pole position to secure hosting rights for the 2017 edition of the Tour de France’s Grand Depart after the German city voted in favour of a bid for the cycling event.

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