After the announcement that Channel 4 are dropping coverage of the Tour De France altogether this year, satellite / cable channel British Eurosport are increasing their already impressive coverage.

Live broadcasts during the day will be complemented by highlight programmes in the evening so you won’t have to skive off work for the big mountain stages. The commentary team will include the hardy waffling perennial David Duffield, and the Vinnie Jones of sprinting, Sean Kelly.

Eurosport will also be providing coverage of classics such as the Paris Nice next week, Tour of Spain, World Cup races, World Road Championship, World Track Championships and the World Mountain Bike Championships.

Better get your dish / cable deal sorted out then….