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Andy Schleck’s Solo Climb of the Iconic Col du Galibier
When Andy Schleck reached the foot of the dreaded Col du Galibier in the 2011 Tour de France, he was 26 years old and had no reason to believe that his astonishing solo ride up that iconic and very long slope (22.7 km at an…
Road to the Tour: And the Winner Will be… Pogačar, Pogačar, and Pogačar
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to predict the winner of this year’s Tour de France. Barring accident, illness or a very bad day that sees him lose minutes to his rivals, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) will walk away with the Yellow…
Tour de France Preview: What I’m Watching For By Kasia Niewiadoma
The 112th edition of the Tour de France is just around the corner, and I honestly can’t describe how excited I am for the upcoming weeks. I can’t wait to dive back into that familiar rhythm of morning training, followed by the daily ritual of…
Lisa Brennauer’s Personal Victory on the Planche des Belles Filles
In her 13-year career, the now 37-year-old Lisa Brennauer registered an impressive 58 professional wins, with success both on the road and on the track. She won the world time trial championship in 2014, nine German road titles, world and European titles in the mixed…
This Handlebar Sensor Can Help Cyclists Map Out Safest Bike Routes
Identifying the safest route through a city can be frustrating for cyclists, especially beginners. While collision data can help, it’s often reactive, only available after someone gets hurt. A new sensor-based system, ProxiCycle, developed by researchers at the University of Washington, may change that by…
Opinion: 9 Unspoken MTB Rules You Should Break
Rules are meant to be broken. Especially when they’re unspoken, impossible to enforce, and no one’s really watching except a confused hiker and an obnoxiously judgemental fly trying to land in your eyes.
Road to the Tour: Ben O’Connor Looks to Crack the Tour de France Top 5
Is Ben O’Connor a potential Tour de France top 5 contender? Because that is the goal the 29-year-old Australian and his Jayco AlUla team have set for this year. It sounds like a modest objective, but in fact it’s quite ambitious given the opposition.
The Art of the Summer Solo Ride
There’s a strange stillness to summer riding. Not on the roads themselves, necessarily. Those can be buzzing with tourists, heat waves, and the occasional ice cream truck. But in the group chats, the ride invites, the Sunday rituals. Suddenly, the familiar rhythm of weekend bunch…
Design Your Own Tour – Stage 1: The Sprint
Have you ever wondered what a sprint finish at the Tour de France would be like? This article will help you design your own sprint stage and recreate the experience, whatever your fitness level.
Under the Radar: Women’s Races to Watch This Summer
When it comes to women’s cycling, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and Giro Donne understandably steal the headlines. They’re grand, dramatic, and full of star power—must-watch events that continue to elevate the sport. But if you stop there, you’re missing half the story.…
The Road to the Tour: Thibau Nys Jumps Into the Deep Water of the Tour de France
The last few years have been both encouraging and disappointing for the 2021 U23 European road race champion and 2024 European cyclocross titlist Thibau Nys, who will be riding in his first Grand Tour in the upcoming Tour de France.
Road to the Tour: Is van der Poel Dreaming of Green?
Cycling great Eddy Merckx was given the nickname “The Cannibal” because of his insatiable appetite for gobbling up victories, and the moniker has occasionally also been used to describe the immense appetite for wins of Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates–XRG), who will almost certainly record…